Alison Medina Santana
Middletown,VA
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Loudon County Schools
Aldie, VA
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing multimedia resources and interactive activities in lesson plans.
- Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
Lead Teacher
Kinder Care Learning Centers
Sterling, VA
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Organize activities to teach children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped different age groups of children on different classrooms by giving them one-on-one support.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Produce Associate
Harris Teeter
Lansdowne Town Center, VA
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Maintained safe, neat and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Checked product shelves to review for proper price labels and handled price changes when requested by management.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education Degree
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2027
Certificate - Cybersecurity
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV11.2023
Certificate - Women's Entrepreneurship
Cornell University
Online2022
Associate of Science - International Baking And Pastry Arts
Escuela Hotelera De San Juan
Hato Rey, PR2012
Skills
- Knowledge on Microsoft Word , PowerPoint, Excel, Office, Pages
- Fully Bilingual-Spanish
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Early Childhood Education Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Team building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer Technical Literacy
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Verbal and Written Communication
- PC Proficiency
- Prioritization
- Time Management
Certification
- First Aid Certified
- CPR Certified
- Virginia preservice training for child care staff (10 hrs)
- Health Screening for Child Care Professionals training (2hrs)
- ServeSafe Food Safety Certified
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Loudon County Schools
09.2023 - Current
Lead Teacher
Kinder Care Learning Centers
01.2023 - 09.2023
Produce Associate
Harris Teeter
09.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Education Degree
Western Governors University
Certificate - Cybersecurity
American Public University System
Certificate - Women's Entrepreneurship
Cornell University
Associate of Science - International Baking And Pastry Arts
Escuela Hotelera De San Juan