Alicia Moreno
Pueblo
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable educator with experience supporting students from early elementary through upper grades, combining strong classroom management, academic instruction, and social‑emotional skills to help diverse learners succeed. Proven ability to build trusting relationships, break complex tasks into clear, manageable steps, and provide targeted small‑group and one‑on‑one support in literacy, math, science, and social studies. Skilled at teaching organization, responsibility, and daily routines alongside core academics, and committed to creating safe, structured learning environments where students develop both independence and confidence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Pueblo West, CO
07.2025 - Current
- Create a safe, nurturing classroom for young children with diverse academic, social, and emotional needs, using clear routines and expectations to promote stability and growth.
- Teach daily living and classroom routines such as personal hygiene, organizing materials, and managing simple responsibilities to build independence and confidence.
- Integrate social emotional and life skills (self‑regulation, problem‑solving, cooperation) into daily lessons and activities to support students’ overall development.
- Use positive reinforcement, proactive behavior strategies, and calm de‑escalation to help students practice pro‑social behaviors and return to learning after conflicts.
- Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons in early literacy, numeracy, and social‑emotional learning, adapting instruction to meet varied learning needs.
- Collaborate with support staff and families to address academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs, sharing strategies to support students both at school and at home.
Teacher's Assistant
Sierra Vista Elementary
Pueblo West, CO
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported a structured 5th grade classroom with diverse academic, social, and emotional needs, reinforcing clear routines and a safe, predictable environment.
- Provided small‑group and one‑on‑one support in reading and math, breaking tasks into manageable steps and using positive encouragement to build skills and confidence.
- Coached students in organization, responsibility, and daily routines (materials, assignments, multi‑step directions) to strengthen independence.
- Modeled and reinforced social‑emotional and pro‑social skills, using positive reinforcement and calm de‑escalation to help students manage behavior and return to learning.
- Collaborated with the teacher and support staff, sharing observations and consistently implementing agreed‑upon academic and behavior supports.
Server
The Cheesecake Factory
Mesa, AZ
01.2015 - 07.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed tables efficiently, ensuring timely order taking and food delivery for optimal dining experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate food preparation and resolve any service issues promptly.
- Trained new servers on menu knowledge and service standards, fostering a cohesive team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ12-2021
Associate of Arts - Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ05-2019
High School Diploma -
Destert Ridge High School
Mesa, AZ05-2014
Skills
- Build trusting, professional relationships with children and adolescents by combining warmth, structure, and clear boundaries
- Strong background in supporting core academics in literacy, math, science, and social studies through guided reading and comprehension work, small‑group and one‑on‑one reteaching, vocabulary and concept development, and step‑by‑step modeling that connects learning to real‑life situations and responsibilities
- Experienced supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, and emotional needs in highly structured, routine driven environments
- Teach practical habits like organization, time management, task completion, and personal responsibility that transfer from the classroom to home, community, and future work settings
- Break multi‑step tasks into clear, manageable directions for younger students while adjusting expectations and independence levels appropriately for older youth
- Address challenging behaviors using calm redirection, consistent limits, and preventative strategies to maintain a safe, therapeutic learning environment
- Integrate social‑emotional learning and life skills (self‑regulation, conflict resolution, healthy communication, cooperation) into daily instruction and activities
- Coach students through daily routines and transitions, from basic classroom procedures with younger children to more complex responsibilities and schedules for adolescents
- Use visuals, schedules, and explicit expectations to support students who benefit from clear structure, including those with attention, behavioral, or emotional challenges
- Provide patient one‑on‑one and small‑group support, adapting your approach to meet the developmental needs of both elementary aged children and older youth
Certification
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Timeline
Teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
07.2025 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Sierra Vista Elementary
09.2024 - 05.2025
Server
The Cheesecake Factory
01.2015 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Northern Arizona University
Associate of Arts - Education
Maricopa Community Colleges, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
High School Diploma -
Destert Ridge High School
CPI Training
- Trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI), including early intervention, verbal de‑escalation, and safety techniques for working with individuals in crisis.
- Completed CPI training focused on recognizing escalation stages, using non‑physical strategies first, and maintaining the safety and dignity of everyone involved.
- Apply CPI principles such as supportive communication, limit setting, and post‑crisis debriefing when responding to challenging behaviors.
- Familiar with CPI guidelines on when and how to involve additional staff or safety procedures in high‑risk situations.