April Malo

Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.

• Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
• Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
• Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
• Prepared, administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
• Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
• Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
• Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
• Adapted lesson plans for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to grade-level content and could participate fully in classroom activities.

• Prepared for tutoring appointments by learning about key topics and planning out structured activities.
• Created and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.
• Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.

• Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
• Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
• Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Employed evidence-based methods of classroom teaching and direction.

• Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
• Wrote, developed and maintained individual curriculums for 7 students in grades 6-12, the high schooler being a foreign exchange student from Brazil who spoke no English and later became proficient and at grade level with 8th grade students
• Explored different avenues of learning with students to help each prepare for later educational environments.
• Evaluated students' academic performance, social development and behavior.

• Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
• Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
• Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
• Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
• Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
• Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.

• Developed and implemented an Early Childhood and Elementary School program for children dealing with emotional crisis and socio-economic challenges
• Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
• Built, adapted and rebuilt the program alongside their mothers, staff, and the community
• Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.