Ariana Camarena
Chicago,IL
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult ESL Teacher
YMCA
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
- Taught classes daily with advanced, beginner and intermediate levels of students.
- Offered one-on-one tutoring to improve student classroom performance, boosting overall performance.
- Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking, and reading skills.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adjusting lesson plans accordingly to optimize learning outcomes.
Parent Volunteer
SWOP / Pasteur Middle School
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Chaperoned class field trips to assist teacher and protect students.
- Promoted student development and engagement by helping organize special activities.
- Assisted with classes by helping teacher carry out lessons and maintain organized spaces.
- Protected children from infection by cleaning and sanitizing spaces.
- Assisted in monitoring students during lunch periods and recess to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Helped students needing personalized support with group activities or lesson assignments.
Home Daycare Assistant
Penelope's Home Daycare
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- 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.
- Provided support during naptime routines, ensuring a peaceful environment for restful sleep.
- Monitored daily sign-in/sign-out logs for accurate attendance tracking, helping to maintain a secure and orderly facility.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2025
Skills
- Reading strategies
- Peer collaboration
- Student engagement
- Vocabulary building
- Grammar instruction
- Small group instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Curriculum development
Certification
- Mandated reporter
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Gateways Trainings
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Adult ESL Teacher
YMCA
06.2023 - 05.2024
Parent Volunteer
SWOP / Pasteur Middle School
09.2019 - 06.2021
Home Daycare Assistant
Penelope's Home Daycare
12.2018 - 07.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
City Colleges of Chicago