ANNAMARIE SOTO LEGGETT

Work History

Educator

Gabriela Mistral Center for Early Childhood

Houston, TX

01.2022 - 01.2023

Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
Developed and implemented useful behavior management strategies to instill discipline and compliance with conduct code.
Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Teaching Assistant, substitute teacher

Horn Elementary School

01.2021 - 01.2022

Help students emotionally or physically de-escalate and regulate situations
Monitor 40 students’ academic performance and communicate concerns, if needed
Help school administration coordinate school-wide events which included over 100 students
Responsible for monitoring safety of all students during pick up and drop off
Supervise and taught students appropriate behaviors at breakfast and lunchtime
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Studied and implemented latest information on specific subjects and learning strategies

Primary Teacher, Kindergarten Classroom

Sharps Mind Academy

01.2020 - 01.2021

Independently organized lesson plans and daily activities aligned with school’s academics
Complete all records daily, weekly, and monthly for 20 students
Work individually with students to help improve academic performance
Assess 20 student’s academic levels to place them at proper learning level
Create learning environment instrumental for students to learn and feel safe improving 75% of all students involvement
Discover personal and professional relationships with each student and parent
Flexibility to accommodate multiple students with learning disabilities and those on spectrum

Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Caretaker

Houston, TX

01.2019 - Current

Pre-Kindergarten Classroom
Prepare the classroom prior to students arriving with set up of equipment, activities, and materials needed
Ability to be aware of verbal and nonverbal communication in order to assure primary teachers' needs are met
Reassure students are on task with material by individual/small group tutoring
Accommodate environmental changes., In-home Care
Efficiently follow through with tasks assigned by client’s guardian, such as following a medication schedule or activity and exercise regiments
Educate client on their unique needs related to motor skills, self-care, personal hygiene, and appropriate social skills
Safely prepare and transport client to assigned destinations
Manage of an individuals or situational mishaps
Develop and maintain an appropriate social relationship

Dance Teacher

Houston, TX

01.2017 - 01.2019

Tippi Toes Dance Company
Adapting teaching methods to meet each child’s needs
Fostered a safe environment, while maintaining control in a group setting
Collaborated with other teachers to ensure class effectiveness
Supervised children in class by using patience, respect, and clear communication

Paraprofessional

Child Caretaker

Houston, TX

01.2014 - 01.2016

Provide special education services to students and assist the head teacher with a student with classified physical, behavioral, or developmental disabilities
Responsibilities include implementing a special education curriculum, monitoring each student's progress individually, and reporting back to the headteacher
Coordinate students with teachers in general ed., specialists, etc
Encourage students to communicate properly with others, understand verbal instructions, gain educational confidence, as well as motivate social activities with other students., In-home Care
Provided round-the-clock service to families in need of childcare
Executed daily routine as instructed by employer
Established authority in difficult situations under pressure
Inspired children to further education and activities

Medical Intern

Copper Orthodontics

Houston, TX

01.2015 - 01.2016

Prepared the appointment room prior to a patient’s visit, including sterilizing tools needed for each procedure
Retrieved patient's oral health history while ensuring patients felt comfortable

Office Assistant

Perpetual Health Home Care, Inc

Houston, TX

04.2016 - 01.2018

Assigned nurses to patients, answered phones, and organized files

Emergency Room Assistant

Luke’s Hospital

Houston, TX

01.2015

Predicted needs of nurses, staff members, and patients
Adapted to ever-changing high-risk environment
Organized patient paperwork to increase ER productivity
Organizations
Alpha Chi Omega (AXO) Life-time Member

Tours Committee Volunteer

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Houston, TX

01.2018 - 01.2019

Summary

Overview

Education

Bachelor of Science - Allied Health, Wellness, Psychology

Work History

Educator

Teaching Assistant, substitute teacher

Primary Teacher, Kindergarten Classroom

Teaching Assistant

Dance Teacher

Paraprofessional

Medical Intern

Office Assistant

Emergency Room Assistant

Tours Committee Volunteer

Skills

Additional Information

Certification

Timeline

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