Alessandra De Luca
Windermere,Florida
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated Middle School Portuguese Paraprofessional at SunRidge Middle school, seeking for a Teacher career.
Enthusiastic to learn new tasks and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the giving position. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School ESOL Paraprofessional
SunRidge Middle School
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced language skills by providing individualized instruction and support to ESOL students.
- Supported classroom teachers with the diverse needs of ESOL learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective strategies for supporting language acquisition among students.
- Assisted in administering assessments and collecting data, tracking student progress and identifying areas for improvement.
Assistant Manager
FTL Logistics
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records.
- Helped with planning schedules.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Oversaw computer database and physical filing systems.
- Performed pricing and estimates based on customer needs and requirements.
- Negotiated beneficial contracts and conducting numerous cold calls.
Preschool Teacher
Windermere Preparatory School
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised twelve children through entire school day.
Student Director for Brazilian Community
Family Church Baptist Church In Windermere
01.2015 - 08.2018
- Part-time job with Students from eleven to seventeen years old.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each meeting.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Elder Care Provider
Private Home
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
10.2017 - 01.2018
- 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.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Family Worker
IEP Preschool
10.2011 - 09.2014
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
Assistant Teacher
The Calais School
10.2006 - 05.2010
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Rollins
Rollins College12.2025
Preschool Certifications - Preschool Care
Florida Department of Children And Families
Orlando03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Family Worker
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathologist And Audiology
PUC
Brazil1997
Skills
- Adaptability: Able to adapt to ne environments, handle changes and learn quickly
- Team Goals and Collaborative: Actively contribute and collaborated with teammates
- Time management: Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and effectively manage time
Timeline
Middle School ESOL Paraprofessional
SunRidge Middle School
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
FTL Logistics
08.2019 - 10.2022
Preschool Teacher
Windermere Preparatory School
01.2019 - 06.2019
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Staffing
10.2017 - 01.2018
Elder Care Provider
Private Home
04.2016 - 06.2018
Student Director for Brazilian Community
Family Church Baptist Church In Windermere
01.2015 - 08.2018
Family Worker
IEP Preschool
10.2011 - 09.2014
Assistant Teacher
The Calais School
10.2006 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Elementary School Teaching
Rollins
Preschool Certifications - Preschool Care
Florida Department of Children And Families
Associate of Applied Science - Family Worker
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathologist And Audiology
PUC
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