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Christella M. Almaguer

San Antonio,Texas

Summary

To obtain a full time position in a company where I can apply my past work experience and be an asset to that company.

Knowledgeable Early Childhood Teacher with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Pre-K 4 SA North
07.2021 - 05.2025
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities (Gracias Projects)
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Designed/collaborated with TA on creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities.
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle, group time, and work time sessions.
  • Organized special events like field trips, celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Assisted and supervised 21 children through entire school day.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
  • Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Helped children develop strategies for conflict resolution
  • Part of the HEB Read 3 Program that observes and provides feedback to current students studying in the education field
  • Coordinated for 4 years with and without artist to come in and assist the children in making a project based on either a field trip or city exploration engagement; auctioned off and proceeds going to a non-profit for that year.
  • Worked with the Highscope curriculum, e-DECA to assess, and Teaching Strategies to document results

Teacher

Avance Early Head Start
01.2018 - 07.2021
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
  • Assisted and supervised 8 children through entire school day.
  • Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
  • Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
  • Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
  • Initiated parent-teacher meetings to discuss children's progress, strengthening family-school connections.
  • Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
  • Promoted physical health through organized outdoor play and activities, supporting overall well-being.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.

Blind Children’s Coordinator

DARS/HHSC
06.2015 - 11.2017
  • Coordination of obtaining projection costs for group skills trainings in Western Area
  • Responsible for case reviews for each of the Western Team
  • Responsible for training, mentoring, and assisting staff when needed or assigned
  • Developed a tracking system for case reviews allowing management to have access to real time progress
  • Developed processes and procedures for new assignments for staff in order to create consistency
  • Monitored trends, case review percentages, or anything as assigned and presented to manager
  • Responsible for yearly field assessment review on the Western Team staff (16 specialists)
  • Case coordination with school districts, medical offices, therapists, and community businesses in relation to consumer goals, projects, experiences, collaborations, or education
  • Successfully carried a caseload of 65 families with in addition of coordinator responsibilities
  • Achieved an overall score 98% in accuracy in 2017 annual review on current caseload
  • Consistently exceeded the 100% quarterly goals of 40 contacts and annual goals of 160 contacts each fiscal year

Blind Children’s Specialist

Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
10.2008 - 06.2015
  • Delivered case management services for caseload of 80 -100 families covering 3 counties
  • Attended ARD meetings with parents and provided educational support and training in relation to IDEA and disability rights
  • Provided resources both financial and educational
  • Consistently exceeded benchmark program requirements and was the highest in the State
  • Scored a 93% on yearly field assessment when practice was initiated in 2014
  • Collaborated and presented with various school districts, businesses, community, and the local university
  • Consistently exceeded the 100% quarterly goals of 70 contacts and annual goals of 280 contacts each fiscal year

Education

University of Texas at Brownsville - English As A Second Language Generalist (EC-4)

University of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
05.2008

High School Diploma -

Harlingen High School
Harlingen, TX
05.1994

Skills

  • Strong ability to prioritize tasks
  • Educational and disability advocacy
  • Strong focus on accuracy
  • Technical proficiency in computing
  • Proficient in MS Products
  • Proficient in learning new software
  • Goal-oriented and self-directed
  • Strategic implementation of decisions
  • Proficient in task prioritization
  • Adaptability in dynamic settings
  • Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments
  • Commitment to continuous learning
  • Classroom management
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Student engagement
  • Conflict resolution
  • Collaborative learning
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Small group instruction
  • Learning strategies
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Literacy development

Certification

Texas State Board for Educator Certification – English as a Second Language Generalist (grades EC-4), 07/31/19

Timeline

Teacher

Pre-K 4 SA North
07.2021 - 05.2025

Teacher

Avance Early Head Start
01.2018 - 07.2021

Blind Children’s Coordinator

DARS/HHSC
06.2015 - 11.2017

Blind Children’s Specialist

Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
10.2008 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

Harlingen High School

University of Texas at Brownsville - English As A Second Language Generalist (EC-4)

University of Texas At Brownsville

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