Camila Dickens
Littlestown,PA
Summary
Dynamic educational professional with extensive experience in fostering relationships with families and students to enhance engagement and support their development. Proven track record in designing innovative projects that diversify instruction, ensuring immersive learning experiences, and promoting continuous skill enhancement. Strong ability to implement effective strategies that drive academic success and empower learners to reach their full potential.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Immigrant Children
Gaithersburg Elementary School
Gaithersburg, Maryland
08.2022 - Current
- Provided cultural orientation and language support to newly arrived migrants.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to migrant education issues.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as ESL teachers, social workers, counselors. on behalf of the students' best interests.
- Organized workshops for parents on topics related to child development and parenting techniques.
- Assessed family needs and developed service plans to meet those needs.
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Burnhman Family
Mount Airy, Maryland
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Organized creative activities for special needs children that promoted cognitive development skills.
- Implemented behavioral management techniques to discourage negative behaviors from developing.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for special needs children during childcare hours.
- Collaborated with parents and other healthcare professionals to develop strategies for meeting the unique needs of each child.
Internship for Abandoned Child
Numerous orphanages in Colombia
Bogota, Cundinamarca
02.2015 - 11.2018
- Provided emotional support to young children.
- Organized cultural trips for groups of orphans which allowed them to gain knowledge about different cultures.
- Worked closely with social workers in order to provide counseling services for orphans who had experienced trauma.
- Participated in fundraising events to raise money for the orphanage's resources and programs.
- Helped children develop communication skills by providing verbal cues, modeling appropriate behaviors, and encouraging self-expression through various methods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
San Buenaventura University
Colombia06-2020
Online Training (250 Hours) - Child And Family Psychology
CENTRO DE FORMACION MASSTER CURSOS MADRID
MADRID, SPAIN05-2019
Master of Science - Special Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Empathy and patience
- Effective Behavior Management
- Multitasking Proficiency
- Strategic Visual Thinking
Accomplishments
- GPA 3.81
- Honorable Mention for Obtaining the Best GPA of the Semester
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher of Immigrant Children
Gaithersburg Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Burnhman Family
09.2021 - 07.2022
Internship for Abandoned Child
Numerous orphanages in Colombia
02.2015 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
San Buenaventura University
Online Training (250 Hours) - Child And Family Psychology
CENTRO DE FORMACION MASSTER CURSOS MADRID
Master of Science - Special Education
Towson University
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