Alena Salazar
Georgetown
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
3
3
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead toddler and 3s teacher
Creme de la Creme Center of Excellence
Cedar Park
12.2023 - 08.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Organized educational activities that promoted social skills and teamwork among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and student safety.
- Collaborated with parents to address student needs and enhance learning outcomes.
3/4s teacher
Creative World Childrens Learning Center
Cedar Park
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and instructional practices.
Pre k teacher
Kids zone
Cedar Park
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated daily activities promoting social and emotional development.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment for children.
- Implemented creative art and music projects to enhance creativity.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning goals.
- Encouraged positive behavior through effective classroom management techniques.
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
Education
Georgetown High School
Georgetown , TXSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Parent communication
- Behavior management
- Lesson delivery
- Classroom instruction
- Learning style assessment
- Small group instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Empathy and patience
Timeline
Lead toddler and 3s teacher
Creme de la Creme Center of Excellence
12.2023 - 08.2025
3/4s teacher
Creative World Childrens Learning Center
06.2023 - 11.2023
Pre k teacher
Kids zone
11.2022 - 06.2023
Georgetown High School