Ana Lucero Tejada
Dover,United States
Summary
Dynamic Certified Spanish Interpreter with a proven track record at Lawrence Public School System, adept in verbal communication and collaboration. Excelled in enhancing learning through emotional support and relationship building, achieving significant improvements in support strategies. Skilled in disability awareness and learning strategies, consistently delivering high-accuracy interpretation services.
Qualified Teaching Assistant offers track record of success in helping students with special needs. Well-trained in academic, behavioral and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Works with parents and teachers to implement personalized approaches for each student.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Spanish Interpreter
Lawrence Public School System
09.2021 - Current
- Collaborate with team members to coordinate interpretation services and maintain accurate records of assignments for children and families.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with upper management to complete complex projects within specific timelines.
- Conduct consecutive interpretation during meetings, conferences, and court proceedings with a high level of accuracy and professionalism
Camp Coordinator
YWCA Children's Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
- Created interesting and educational lesson plans and implemented activities while engaging with children.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Maintained camper files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
- Complied with state licensing requirements under direction of program manager.
Camp Counselor
YWCA Children's Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Encouraged team building to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Monitored student homework and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Daycare Assistant
Viola's Home Daycare
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Disabilities
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School
Lawrence, MA06-2012
Skills
- Relationship building
- Verbal communication
- Learning strategies
- Emotional support
- Collaboration
- Disability awareness
Timeline
Camp Coordinator
YWCA Children's Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Certified Spanish Interpreter
Lawrence Public School System
09.2021 - Current
Camp Counselor
YWCA Children's Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
Daycare Assistant
Viola's Home Daycare
01.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Disabilities
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School
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