Bertina Xavier
Bellflower,California
Summary
As a quality-driven employee, my focus is on enabling growth through remarkable leadership and decision-making skills that can be applied to diverse operational issues. I take a proactive and hands-on approach to leadership, adept at facilitating communication and planning improvements. With a readiness to take on new professional challenges, I am prepared to utilize my experience and skills to drive success in any role.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/ Instructional Coach
Excelsior Schools
04.2023 - Current
- Created individualized plans and monitored progress of students towards
- Provided feedback to teachers on their teaching strategies, methods and techniques.
- Monitored student progress and provided guidance for improvement.
- Conducted individual conferences with teachers to discuss performance issues and provide support.
- Observed classrooms, identified areas of improvement, and recommended effective teaching strategies.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for teachers on curriculum design, assessment practices and best instructional practices.
- Assisted teachers in the implementation of new educational initiatives such as technology integration or inquiry-based learning.
- Encouraged collaboration among staff members through team building activities and other initiatives.
- Coached teachers on how to use technology tools for instruction purposes.
- Developed evaluation rubrics used by administrators when evaluating teacher performance.
- Attended conferences, workshops and seminars to increase job-related knowledge.
- Mentored team members in order to build confidence and foster a supportive environment.
Site Director
YMCA of Greater Long Beach
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Meet with parents and teachers to keep parents up-to-date on their child’s development and progress, including discussing ways to address any learning or behavioral issues.
- Supervision of teachers, including annual performance evaluations, providing on-going feedback and reflective supervision, initiating corrective action when necessary.
- Supporting staff around instructional curriculum development, lesson planning, child assessments and ways for ensuring ongoing integration of assessment information and data to inform programming and tailoring teaching to meet individual needs of children.
- Family engagement activities, including developing systems to support teacher’s engagement and relationships with families and creating and implementing initiatives that serve to deepen families’ engagement in the program and in their child’s learning.
- manages the facility’s finances, which includes creating and working within a budget.
Development Director
Child Development Center..
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Led strategic planning and execution of fundraising campaigns, resulting in increased revenue and improved financial stability for the organization.
- Created and implemented programs aimed at improving community engagement and building awareness of the organization's mission.
- Organized special events to engage existing and prospective donors.
- Collaborated with external vendors to plan fundraising campaigns.
Master Teacher
Ymca Of Greater Long Beach
01.2009 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff members to provide best-in-class educational opportunities for students.
- Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Interact regularly with teachers and assistants in finding strategies that's appropriate to achieve project goals.
- Develop and maintain system for recording observations, organizing materials for teachers' support and assessing teachers' progress.
- Involved with daily classroom scheduling and other administrative duties as assigned.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Kindergarten Teacher
Norwalk Christian School
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Motivated and supported students in growing reading independence using methodical, sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and decoding by sounding out words.
- Plan , prepare and deliver instructional activities that felicitates active learning experiences.
- Create a positive and appropriate classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
- Developing and presenting creative lesson plans that focus on core subjects, as well as personal and academic progress.
- Developed assessments to test student growth.
- Plan,prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
- Create a positive and appropriate classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
- Developing and presenting creative lesson plans that focus on core subjects, as well as personal and academic progress.
EKG ASSISTANT
Lakewood Regional Center
04.2004 - 12.2005
- Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
- Performed ultrasounds to diagnose heart conditions and vascular problems.
- Performing cardiovascular test on patients.
- Collecting cardiovascular data for analysis by doctors.
- Setting up EKG components including EKG tracing for accurate reading.
Receptionist
A Childs World
03.2000 - 05.2003
- Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Directed clients to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolve complaints or answer account-related questions.
- Took accurate messages for staff and management to facilitate open and speedy communication.
- Organized and updated daily/weekly schedules as well as monthly calendar obligations for various levels of management and staff.
- Answer phone and route calls to specific people. Greet psrents warmly and making sure they feel welcomed.
- Arranging and scheduling follow up appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizonia State University
Phoenix, AZ08.2016
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Cerritos
Bellflower, California05.2013
Electrocardiogram
SouthEast Regional
Norwalk, California05.2003
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Flexibility
- Team Work
- Emotional Intelligence
- Creativity
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Teacher/ Instructional Coach
Excelsior Schools
04.2023 - Current
Development Director
Child Development Center..
05.2020 - 09.2021
Site Director
YMCA of Greater Long Beach
03.2020 - 03.2023
Master Teacher
Ymca Of Greater Long Beach
01.2009 - 05.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Norwalk Christian School
08.2006 - 06.2008
EKG ASSISTANT
Lakewood Regional Center
04.2004 - 12.2005
Receptionist
A Childs World
03.2000 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizonia State University
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Cerritos
Electrocardiogram
SouthEast Regional
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