Nurturing educator with a passion to instill a love of learning in children of all ages. Patient observer of children’s needs with demonstrated creative problem-solving skills to meet those needs. Supportive and collaborative team member.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Seton Montessori School
Clarendon Hills, IL
09.2021 - Current
Attend to the care, safety, and education of those students assigned to my classroom, utilizing the Montessori teaching method and materials.
Keep detailed observation and lesson records for each child. Evaluate each child’s progress and write individualized progress reports for each student yearly.
Create and maintain a harmonious environment, ensuring all materials are beautiful, well-maintained, and complete.
Prepare and maintain the outdoor environment. Build and maintain positive relationships with parent community.
Guide and collaborate with assistants and adult staff members. Mentor adult student teachers within the program. Attend school functions, parent conferences, and staff meetings.
Assistant Teacher
Seton Montessori School
Clarendon Hills, IL
03.2013 - 09.2021
Attend to the care, cleanliness, and safety of both the children and the environment.
Prepare classroom materials and environment in concert with the lead teacher.
Establish and maintain a peaceful emotional environment among classroom community.
Attend school functions, parent conferences, and staff meetings.
Assist the lead teacher in evaluating each child’s progress.
Assist lead teacher in writing individualized progress reports for each student.
Receptionist
Stewart Enterprises Inc
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
03.2007 - 11.2009
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Secretary
Falu Funeral Home, Inc.
Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
09.2004 - 03.2007
Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
Entered data into proprietary system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
Education
American Montessori Society, Credential - Early Childhood Education
Seton Montessori Institute
Clarendon Hills, IL
06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Ministry
Academia Ministerial NCH
Chicago, IL
06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American University of Puerto Rico
Bayamon, PR
06.2008
Skills
Certified Montessori teacher
Child development
Student records management
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Group and individual instruction
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Seton Montessori School
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Seton Montessori School
03.2013 - 09.2021
Receptionist
Stewart Enterprises Inc
03.2007 - 11.2009
Secretary
Falu Funeral Home, Inc.
09.2004 - 03.2007
American Montessori Society, Credential - Early Childhood Education
School Nurse at St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School/Milford Exempted School DistrictSchool Nurse at St. Andrew-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School/Milford Exempted School District