ALEXANDRA AREVALO
Sparks,NV
Summary
Experienced substitute teacher successfully helping students achieve academic goals. Life-long learner and passionate educator looking to make difference in children's lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills, and ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nanny
11.2017 - Current
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Drove children to dance, cheer and sports practices.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Supported children's educational progress by reviewing completed homework, quizzing on math and science and assisting with school projects.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Studied and researched food allergies to understand requirements for individuals with such conditions.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Lake Tahoe Community College
02.2020 - 02.2021
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- 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.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Administered standardized assessments with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.
- Studied changing regional curriculums to maintain knowledge of lesson plans for short- and long-term substitute positions.
Teacher's Aide
Lake Tahoe Community College
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 20-28 children.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment for lead teacher.
- Took daily attendance, notifying classroom teacher immediately of student absences.
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
- Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, CA12.2019
Bachelor of Science - International Politics
Universidad Del Norte
Barranquilla, Colombia03.2012
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Arts and Crafts
- Boundary Setting
- Social Integration
- Self-Confidence Development
- Educational Activities
- First Aid
- Praise and Encouragement
- Potty Training
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Creating Good Habits
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Regulating Schedules
- Incident Reports
- Diet and Nutrition
- Allergy Understanding
- Playground Safety
- Fine Motor Skills
- Educational Games
- Educational Materials
- Behavior Redirection
- Problem-Solving and Reasoning
- Homework Help
- Early Childhood Development
- Newborn Care
- Excellent Nonverbal Communication Skills
- Swimming Lessons
- Maintaining Safe Environment
- Educational Games
- Educational Materials
- Behavior Redirection
- Problem-Solving and Reasoning
- Homework Help
- Early Childhood Development
- Newborn Care
- Excellent Nonverbal Communication Skills
- Swimming Lessons
- Maintaining Safe Environment
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Preschool Teacher
Lake Tahoe Community College
02.2020 - 02.2021
Family Nanny
11.2017 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Lake Tahoe Community College
09.2017 - 02.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lake Tahoe Community College
Bachelor of Science - International Politics
Universidad Del Norte
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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