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Amada Escalante

Bethesda,MD

Summary

Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Kids Maryland Child Services
Silver Spring, MD
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans, and news letter based on curriculum objectives.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Help students with potty training.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Maintained a safe, clean and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, lunchtime, and playgrounds.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom.

instruction.

  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Integrated educational software programs into daily lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
  • Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
  • Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.

Clothes Designer

Mariana's Designs LLC
Silver Spring, MD
04.2020 - Current
  • Developed textile prints for garments, including placement, scale, and color.
  • Selected fabrics and trims for each style in the collection.
  • Designed original graphics for t-shirts and other apparel items.
  • Created technical flats using Adobe Illustrator software.
  • Developed mood boards featuring colors, textures, silhouettes, and other elements to guide design process.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to inform future design choices.
  • Researched current trends in fashion industry through trade publications and blogs.
  • Communicated regularly with vendors regarding lead times and delivery dates for materials.
  • Maintained organized library of sample fabrics and trims as well as finished products.

Teacher's Assistant

Nanda Learning Center
Rockville, MD
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
  • Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
  • Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
  • Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
  • Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.
  • Observed student performance in order to assess progress towards academic goals.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences related to teaching practices or educational trends.
  • Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Led after-school programs focused on developing skills in areas like art, music, science, reading comprehension.

Teacher Trainer

Kids' Corner Daycare Center
Silver Spring, MD
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  • Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
  • Developed training materials and curricula for teachers to use in the classroom.

Sales Representative

Zitro Services
Silver Spring, MD
01.2017 - 09.2019
  • Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Generated new sales leads through cold calling and networking activities.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential customers and their needs.
  • Organized client visits, presentations, product demonstrations and trade shows.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.
  • Created detailed reports on daily, weekly, and monthly sales activity.
  • Identified opportunities for cross-selling additional products and services.
  • Performed regular follow-ups with prospects to close deals in a timely manner.
  • Managed inventory levels by ordering sufficient stock for each account.
  • Reviewed monthly performance against targets set by management team.

Cashier

Cash Depot Inc.
Silver Spring, MD
09.2013 - 03.2014
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.

Education

90 Hours of Child Care And Development -

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
11-2019

High School Diploma -

Colegio San Francisco De Asis
Sonsonate El Salvador
10-2013

Some College (No Degree) - Adobe Illustrator

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Skills

  • Group Instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • Lesson Planning
  • Behavior Management
  • Social-Emotional Learning training
  • Parent and student communication
  • Creative lesson planning

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Teacher

Kids Maryland Child Services
08.2023 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Nanda Learning Center
04.2021 - 09.2021

Teacher Trainer

Kids' Corner Daycare Center
10.2020 - 02.2021

Clothes Designer

Mariana's Designs LLC
04.2020 - Current

Sales Representative

Zitro Services
01.2017 - 09.2019

Cashier

Cash Depot Inc.
09.2013 - 03.2014

90 Hours of Child Care And Development -

Montgomery College

High School Diploma -

Colegio San Francisco De Asis

Some College (No Degree) - Adobe Illustrator

Montgomery College
Amada Escalante