Alyssa Rivera
Brighton,CO
Summary
Innovative STEM teacher skilled in creating engaging curricula and enhancing student learning through collaborative projects. Committed to building strong relationships and fostering a positive classroom environment that promotes critical thinking and problem-solving.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
STEM Teacher/Tech/Librarian
27j School District (Pennock Elementary)
Brighton, CO
08.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging STEM curriculum
- Implemented hands-on science experiments, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices and innovative teaching strategies.
- Integrated real-world applications into lessons, enhancing relevance and increasing student interest.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and complex assignments.
- Increased classroom engagement through the incorporation of hands-on, inquiry-based activities in lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that connected STEM concepts to other subject areas.
- Developed strong relationships with students by fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, creating a focused learning atmosphere.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address the diverse needs of all students.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Adapted lesson plans based on diverse student needs to promote an inclusive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology into lessons, improving student engagement and understanding of concepts.
Office Manager
State Farm
Denver, CO
04.2012 - 08.2014
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company policies.
- Coordinated scheduling and appointments for team members, enhancing productivity.
- Implemented office supply inventory management system, reducing costs and improving accessibility.
- Trained new employees on administrative procedures and company protocols.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM2026
Skills
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Learning style accommodations
- Organization
- Student engagement
- Team building
- Lesson planning
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Student support
- Classroom supervision
- Multi-cultural awareness
- Student records management
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Being currently enrolled in school with a 3.4 set to graduate later this year
- Working as a STEM para pro for the past two school years.
- Multitasked the three different roles of my job
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
STEM Teacher/Tech/Librarian
27j School District (Pennock Elementary)
08.2024 - Current
Office Manager
State Farm
04.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
New Mexico State University