ALICIA M. JUAREZ
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Philadelphia School District
02.2021 - Current
- Establish partnerships with parents, school support professionals, teaching peers, and administrators
- Instruct
Summer Learning
Philadelphia School District
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to enrich learning of ELA and Math.
ESOL Teacher
Philadelphia School District
- Collaborated with grade level teachers, district-level professionals to provide instruction to 7th and 8th grade ESOL students.
Project Director/ Special Programs Coordinator
Arts ETC at Yema Gallery
02.2012 - Current
- Oversaw creation of Catfish Friday Women Artists Digital Archive
- Developed and taught English as a Second Language classes for adult learners
- Wrote and edited grants and organizational materials, coordinated community outreach special programs.
Sales Manager
Macy's
09.2013 - 02.2021
- Interviewed, hired, and on boarded sales colleagues
- Created schedules to meet sales and customer experience goals for a multi-million dollar business.
Merchandising Team Lead
Macy's
09.2013 - 02.2021
- Directed and motivated team to reach department goals while providing customer service in women's shoes and accessories.
Course Instructor/Lead Tutor/Mentor
Rutgers University Future Scholars
07.2009 - 05.2016
- Critical Reading and Writing Instructor and mentor to a cohort of 50 students as they complete 8th grade and high school.
Coordinated with tutor supervisor and English teachers to provide in-class support to 10th and 11th graders.
GEAR UP
02.2014 - 06.2014
Per Diem Teacher
Newark Public Schools
09.2007 - 06.2013
- Assumed the responsibilities of a classroom teacher such as classroom management and instruction
- Implemented successful lessons with minimal preparation time and exercised effective control of a classroom.
Enrichment Teacher/Site Coordinator
Family Friendly Center
01.2003 - 06.2009
- Created and implemented a curriculum designed to introduce elementary school students to Newark history
- Organized and supervised enrichment, recreational, and educational activities meeting State standards
- Established and maintained parent and community involvement.
Lead Teacher
Even Start
06.2006 - 08.2007
- Created and implemented lesson plans designed to teach literacy to early childhood English Language Learners
- Coordinated and collaborated with support staff in assisting the students.
Student Teacher
Hawkins Street School
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Produced and taught lesson plans and units in a first grade class in conjunction with a teaching professional
- Concentrated on implementing Everyday Mathematics and FOSS Modules curricula.
Education
Master of Arts in History -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and New Jersey Institute of Technology
10.2011
Bachelor of Arts, Honors -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and New Jersey Institute of Technology
05.2006
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Technology Integration
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Classroom Management
- Community involvement
- Literacy development
Certification
- Pennsylvania Instructional Level I Elementary 4-6 & Social Studies 7/8
- NJ Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Elementary School Teacher
- NJ Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Social Studies Teacher, K-12
Timeline
4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Philadelphia School District
02.2021 - Current
Coordinated with tutor supervisor and English teachers to provide in-class support to 10th and 11th graders.
GEAR UP
02.2014 - 06.2014
Sales Manager
Macy's
09.2013 - 02.2021
Merchandising Team Lead
Macy's
09.2013 - 02.2021
Project Director/ Special Programs Coordinator
Arts ETC at Yema Gallery
02.2012 - Current
Course Instructor/Lead Tutor/Mentor
Rutgers University Future Scholars
07.2009 - 05.2016
Per Diem Teacher
Newark Public Schools
09.2007 - 06.2013
Student Teacher
Hawkins Street School
09.2006 - 12.2006
Lead Teacher
Even Start
06.2006 - 08.2007
Enrichment Teacher/Site Coordinator
Family Friendly Center
01.2003 - 06.2009
Summer Learning
Philadelphia School District
ESOL Teacher
Philadelphia School District
Master of Arts in History -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts, Honors -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and New Jersey Institute of Technology
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