Alyssa Opisso
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Committed and energetic educatorr offering over twelve years of experience in early childhood education. Excited to launch career as a Teacher. Skilled at creating environments conductive to learning, growth, and continuous development. Successful in quickly building rapport with students and planing and implementing educational and recreational activities. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Renaissance Charter School At Cooper City
03.2022 - Current
- Adapted curriculum materials to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, increasing overall comprehension levels among students.
- Maintained strong parent-teacher communication, ensuring consistent support for student achievement.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a focused and productive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement new teaching strategies, resulting in enhanced student engagement.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
Before and After-School Counselor
Rennaisance Charter School
08.2012 - 06.2022
- Established developmentally-appropriate games and activities for elementary-aged students
- Observed and documented behaviors and actions of students
- Assisted students with the completion of their homework
- Spear-headed the craft Club which designed and created weekly crafts for students kindergarten through 3rd grade, designed to develop creativity and specific age-appropriate skills
- Performed administrative duties in Director's absence such as filing and efficiently and effectively handling any parental and/or student concerns
- Assisted children with special needs, providing them with any additional support they required
- Monitored students' performance and provided parents with daily updates, often utilizing fluency in Spanish to effectively communicate with them.
- Implemented behavior management techniques consistently to maintain an orderly environment conducive to learning outcomes growth among the group of children.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop innovative programming that catered to diverse interests and needs of students.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for students, supervising both indoor and outdoor playtime activities.
Teacher's Assistant
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School FSU
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips
- Supervised students on field trips by performing head counts and maintaining group proximity to account for all children in busy, public environments
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials and supplies for maximum efficiency.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
Education
Elementary Education -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL01.2025
Associate Of Arts - Elementary Education
Broward College
Davie, FL01.2015
Skills
- Activity planning and execution
- Classroom management
- Early childhood education
- Fluent in Spanish
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Special needs students
- One-on-one and small group instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Student Engagement
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Instruction
Accomplishments
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Certificate of Achievement received for being an integral part of the Kindergarten Team- November 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Renaissance Charter School At Cooper City
03.2022 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School FSU
08.2018 - 03.2022
Before and After-School Counselor
Rennaisance Charter School
08.2012 - 06.2022
Elementary Education -
Florida Atlantic University
Associate Of Arts - Elementary Education
Broward College
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