Adriana Figuera
Miami,FL
Summary
Charismatic and dependable teacher great at delivering educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning, and cooperative teamwork. Committed to attending professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
BridgePrep Academy Charter School
08.2021 - Current
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
Preschool Teacher and Assistant
Highpoint Academy
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted and supervised 12 children through entire school day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Highpoint Academy
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Highpoint Academy
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Collaborated with 2 teachers to promote appropriate care and education for 24 children.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction Elementary Education
Florida International University
Miami, FL08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Broadcasting Journalism
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2016
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Differentiated Instruction
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Play-Based Learning
- Supervising Classroom Activities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
BridgePrep Academy Charter School
08.2021 - Current
Preschool Teacher and Assistant
Highpoint Academy
01.2019 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher, K-8
Highpoint Academy
08.2018 - 06.2020
Preschool Teacher's Aide
Highpoint Academy
08.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction Elementary Education
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Broadcasting Journalism
Florida International University
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