Anabell Giagiakos
Lancaster,SC
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with a strong background in developing inclusive, organized learning environments. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and growth through effective teaching strategies. Skilled in fostering collaboration and positive reinforcement among diverse student groups.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Varsity Tutors - Remote
02.2025 - Current
- Facilitated personalized learning sessions tailored to individual students' needs.
- Enhanced student interaction by utilizing advanced online teaching tools.
- Provided detailed feedback to support student growth and understanding.
- Cultivated a collaborative learning atmosphere, promoting student participation.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Calvary Church - Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, North Carolina
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted teachers in implementing daily lesson plans and activities for children.
- Supervised children during playtime to ensure safety and engagement.
- Encouraged positive social interactions among children during group activities.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment for learning.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and daily activities.
- Organized daily classroom routines, including snack time, story time, and outdoor playtime.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, incident reports, assessments as required by state regulations.
- Read books aloud to groups of children or individually as requested by Lead Teacher.
Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
Queens, New York
05.2010 - 11.2013
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and instructional activities.
- Supported students with diverse learning needs during lessons and assessments.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators regularly.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and support staff effectively.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve support strategies.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
ICCD
Queens, New York
10.2006 - 05.2010
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities.
- Supervised children during playtime and classroom transitions to ensure safety.
- Supported children's emotional development through positive reinforcement and guidance.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and daily activities.
- Observed and documented student behavior to identify individual learning styles.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum improvements and best practices.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Facilitated outdoor playtime activities while ensuring safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Encouraged creativity among students by providing them with materials needed for art projects or other creative activities.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch, and breaks.
- Assisted the lead teacher in maintaining accurate documentation of student attendance records as well as incident reports if necessary.
- Observed children's performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Assisted in preparing meals and snacks for preschoolers according to nutritional guidelines.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Attended staff meetings related to curriculum planning or program updates as required.
- Supported special needs students throughout the day by helping them stay focused on tasks assigned or assisting with communication difficulties they may have had.
Sunday School Teacher
Iglesia Luz en Las Tinieblas
Corona, New York
09.2006 - 05.2010
- Facilitated interactive discussions to encourage spiritual growth and understanding.
- Organized and led weekly classes, fostering a welcoming learning environment.
- Coordinated special events and holiday programs to enhance community involvement.
- Implemented creative activities to reinforce biblical teachings and values.
- Organized and facilitated Sunday School classes for children ages 4 to 12 years old.
- Created an inclusive environment where each student felt respected and valued.
- Planned games, songs and dances as part of religious curriculum.
- Prepared and presented Sunday School lessons, utilizing teacher guide and other creative resources.
- Maintained safe environment for children and teachers by upholding church policies.
- Assisted church staff members with projects and attended necessary staff meetings.
- Arrived before Sunday School class began to supervise and develop relationships with children.
- Conversed with children's parents after class to establish cooperative relationships.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology -
CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY05-2014
Skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Collaborative teamwork
- Student progress monitoring
- Daily lesson planning
- Interactive teaching methods
- Virtual learning tools
- Child development understanding
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Tutor
Varsity Tutors - Remote
02.2025 - Current
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Calvary Church - Charlotte, NC
09.2023 - 11.2023
Paraprofessional
NYC Department of Education
05.2010 - 11.2013
Preschool Assistant Teacher
ICCD
10.2006 - 05.2010
Sunday School Teacher
Iglesia Luz en Las Tinieblas
09.2006 - 05.2010
Bachelor Of Arts In Sociology -
CUNY Queens College