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Christina Zapata
Orlando
Summary
Dynamic educator and event planner with a proven track record at Seminole County Schools, adept at fostering inclusive learning environments and enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning. Skilled in effective classroom management and cultivating strong partnerships, and with strong communication and organizational ability. While excelling in delivering memorable events while optimizing resources and ensuring client satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator (Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd)
Seminole County School
08.2011 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that promote critical thinking and student participation.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Integrated technology into classroom activities to improve student engagement.
- Used project managing skills to collaborate with teams to ensure tasks and expectations were being met by expected deadlines.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress and tailor instruction accordingly.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encourages respect, inclusivity, and collaboration among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
Event/Party Planner and Coordinator
Self-employeed
01.2005 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for diverse events, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.
- Developed creative themes and design concepts to enhance event experiences.
- Oversaw event timelines, ensuring all milestones were met efficiently.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by executing memorable and well-organized events.
- Planned,decorated, and executed weddings, showers, birthday parties and events of many different sizes while using seamless communications between clients, venders and guests.
Substitute Teacher
Seminole County Schools
02.2009 - 03.2011
- Adapted instructional materials for various learning styles and abilities.
- Provided clear communication of expectations to students, fostering accountability and respect.
- Evaluated classroom dynamics to implement adjustments for improved educational outcomes.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Event Planner
Dynetech, MyMediaWorks
02.2005 - 01.2009
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to timelines.
- Developed comprehensive event budgets, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing costs.
- Established vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to enhance service quality and reduce expenses.
- Managed logistics for successful events, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.
- Developed tailored event plans to meet client objectives, ensuring seamless execution and positive guest experiences.
Event Coordinator
Science Center
07.2003 - 01.2005
- Coordinated logistics for educational events, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction.
- Developed event timelines and schedules, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Managed event budgets, tracking expenditures to maintain financial oversight and accountability.
- Sold space, Managed and coordinated events (weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, Musical tickets)
- Ran educational Math and Science nights at local Elementary schools.
- Managed a staff of 10 to run children's birthday parties.
- Coordinated, organized, and hosted children's birthday parties
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
Education
Teaching Program Certification
Valencia College
Orlando, FL07-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communication
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2002
Skills
- Effective problem resolution
- Collaborative teamwork and Oriented
- Cultivating strong partnerships
- Effective classroom management
- Lesson Planning, researching
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Elementary education
- Educational technology
- Highly Organized
- Flexible, adaptable, Focus Driven
- Instructional planning
- Communications skills
- Strong work ethic
Accomplishments
- Consistent High ELA Scores through effectively helping students to learn to read, write, and comprehend.
- Kindergarten 9 years, 2nd 4 years
- Excelled at bring staff together by Running Hospitality for 5 years
- Grew and expanded Bring your Child to work day
Certification
- Elementary Teacher Certificate K-6, Florida, Expires 6/30/2027
- Reading Endorsed, Florida, Expires 6/30/2027
- ESOL Endorsed, Florida, Expires 6/30/2027
- Civic Endorsed, Florida, Expires 6/30/2027
Interests
Timeline
Educator (Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd)
Seminole County School
08.2011 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Seminole County Schools
02.2009 - 03.2011
Event Planner
Dynetech, MyMediaWorks
02.2005 - 01.2009
Event/Party Planner and Coordinator
Self-employeed
01.2005 - Current
Event Coordinator
Science Center
07.2003 - 01.2005
Teaching Program Certification
Valencia College
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communication
University of Central Florida
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