Yamileth Manzanarez Jimenez

Yamileth Manzanarez Jimenez is an experienced early childhood educator currently serving as the Early Learning Coordinator at FIRST 5 Santa Clara County since August 2023. Previously, Yamileth held the role of Education Coordinator at Gokids Inc and Lead Infant Toddler Teacher at the San Jose State Associated Students Child Development Center, where responsibilities included developing training programs, conducting classroom observations, and creating individualized curriculum plans based on developmental goals. Yamileth's extensive background also includes positions as an Early Head Start Teacher, Fun in The Sun Program Leader, and various educational roles at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara City College. Yamileth earned a Bachelor of Science in Child Development from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo and an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education from Santa Barbara City College.