Cecilia Valdez
436 W 160 Street,NY
Summary
Experienced Middle School Math Teacher versed in simplifying complex mathematical concepts to foster student comprehension and skill building. Offering 6 years of experience, as well as passion for fostering intellectual curiosity and promoting development. Experienced Middle School Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 6 years in classroom environments. .
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
M.S, Maria Teresa, Middle School
New York, NY
09.2016 - Current
- Assisted with helping Special Education Class
- Serve as guide in instructing students on proper classroom behavior
- Help teachers keep records for grading and attendance
- Materials and equipment ready to help teachers prepare for class
- Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students
- Supervised students during lunch/recess, as well as in between classes and field trips
- Assisted students who needed additional help learning specific concepts, Helped organize, cater, and work at schools fundraisers
- Assisted as a playground monitor
- Parent coordinator member
- Printed ,faxed, copied documents regarding school material for students and staff members
- Assisted around office duties
- Called parents to inform them of special events Learn it system
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays
- Planned and prepared bibliographies, charts and graphs
Volunteer
P.S. 128 Audubon, Elementary School
New York, NY
09.2008 - 06.2016
- Monitored students in lunchroom and at recess
- Supervised children in cafeteria and assisted with opening juice boxes and other hard-to-open lunch items
- Assisted classes with parties and events
- Helped program leaders with administrative support duties
Home Attendant
Lower West Side
New York, NY
- Maintained safe, secure and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
Program Assistant
Learning
New York, NY
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Assisted students who needed help learning concepts being taught in school
- Assisted in taking attendance
- Managed scheduling
- Administrated calls
- Scanned and printed documents
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all information
- Maintained highly organized and efficient documentation system
- Reviewed and strengthened program operations with continuous assessment of operational plans and strategies
Home Health aide
Lower West Side PCA
New York, NY
01.2007 - 07.2009
- Provided in-home care for disabled, cognitively impaired, or chronically ill patients
- Transported patient to and from appointments
- Ensured safe, healthy, clean, and uplifting patient environment at home
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing
- Assisted patients with self-administered medication, according to physicians notes
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts (Special Childhood Education)
CUNY Bronx Community College
Bronx, New York12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, New York12.2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office Prioritization and problem-solving
- Organization and planning Communication (written and verbal)
- Prioritization and problem-solving Attention to detail
- Phone Etiquette Customer service
- Time management Confidentiality
- Communication
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Construction Techniques
- Classroom Monitoring
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
M.S, Maria Teresa, Middle School
09.2016 - Current
Program Assistant
Learning
09.2010 - 06.2012
Volunteer
P.S. 128 Audubon, Elementary School
09.2008 - 06.2016
Home Health aide
Lower West Side PCA
01.2007 - 07.2009
Home Attendant
Lower West Side
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts (Special Childhood Education)
CUNY Bronx Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
CUNY Lehman College
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