Alejandra Jerrow
Mendham,NJ
Summary
Caring teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Discovery Place Child Care
Hampstead, NC
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Created a safe, environment for children by implementing appropriate activity and discipline.
- Integrated music into everyday activities to foster creativity among students.
- Created and enforced a child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Provided individualized instruction to each student based on their needs and interests.
Spanish Teacher/Teacher Assistant
Topsail Montessori
Hampstead, NC
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Applied knowledge of wide range of instructional and immersive strategies to develop student interest in topics.
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
- Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
- Designed projects that required students to apply their knowledge of the Spanish language in real-world scenarios.
Spanish Teacher
Wilmington Bilingual Preschool
Wilmington, NC
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
- Developed language resources to support and supplement instructional activities.
- Individualized lesson plans to meet each student's academic level.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Special Education Teacher
Colegio Marista
Alajuela, Costa Rica
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Growing Up Together
Cartago, Costa Rica
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Recorded children's growth, behavior and development, monitoring changes to discuss with parents or guardians.
- Implemented creative and educational curriculum to promote expression and individuality with varying daily activities.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Established relationships with parents and guardians to foster strong communication regarding their child's progress.
Education
Bachelor - Special Education
Universidad Interamericana
Costa Rica 11-2000
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Critical Thinking
- Team Building
- Friendly and Positive Attitude
Certification
- Health and Safety Training
- CPR Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Discovery Place Child Care
09.2022 - 01.2025
Spanish Teacher/Teacher Assistant
Topsail Montessori
08.2020 - 08.2022
Spanish Teacher
Wilmington Bilingual Preschool
08.2019 - 07.2020
Special Education Teacher
Colegio Marista
01.2015 - 12.2018
Daycare Owner/Operator
Growing Up Together
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Health and Safety Training
- CPR Certification
Bachelor - Special Education
Universidad Interamericana
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