Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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claudia marlene Ajtum

Institute for Community Living
Chelsea,MA
15
years of professional experience

Experienced Pre-Kindergarten Educator with a background in instructional leadership, student engagement, and safety procedures. Known for strong teacher support, family communication, and schoolwide team collaboration.

Work History

Middle School Principal

4 Years 11 Months
Institute for Community Living | 01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Directed middle school operations, aligning instructional goals with student support services and compliance requirements.
  • Supervised teachers and support staff, strengthening classroom consistency and accountability across grade-level teams.
  • Implemented behavior interventions and restorative practices to improve student conduct and school climate.
  • Coordinated family engagement efforts, building collaborative relationships between staff, caregivers, and community partners.
  • Hired highly qualified teachers and staff members who shared the school's mission and values.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

8 Years 11 Months
Ministry Of Education, GUATEMALA | 01.2015 - 12.2023
  • Planned age-appropriate lessons aligned with early childhood learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom routines to maintain a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
  • Prepared educational materials that reinforced literacy, numeracy, and motor skills.
  • Managed classroom routines to maintain safe, organized, and engaging learning environment.
  • Communicated regularly with parents to share progress and reinforce learning goals.
  • Collaborated with school staff to coordinate activities and support inclusive instruction.

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

5 Years 11 Months
Ministry Of Education | 01.2009 - 12.2014
  • Fostered positive behavior through consistent guidance and developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching techniques.
  • Maintained student records and documentation in compliance with education requirements.
  • Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance in classroom management techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education Administration

Universidad San Carlos De Guatemala | Guatemala | 01-2019

Child Growth And Development - Child Development

Urban College Of Boston | Boston, MA | 12-2025

Associate of Science - Kindergarten And Preschool Education

Universidad Mariano Galvez | Guatemala | 11-2013

Pre-Kindergaten Teacher - Education

Colegio La Ilustracion | Mazatenango, Guatemala | 11-2002

Skills

Instructional leadership
Student engagement
Family engagement
Curriculum development
Teacher support
Team collaboration
Safety and security procedures

Timeline

Middle School Principal

Institute for Community Living
01.2019 - 12.2023Read More

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Ministry Of Education, GUATEMALA
01.2015 - 12.2023Read More

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Ministry Of Education
01.2009 - 12.2014Read More

Urban College Of Boston

Child Growth And Development from Child Development
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Universidad San Carlos De Guatemala

Bachelor of Science from Education Administration
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Universidad Mariano Galvez

Associate of Science from Kindergarten And Preschool Education
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Colegio La Ilustracion

Pre-Kindergaten Teacher from Education
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