Consuela Collaso
Seattle,USA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Seed Early Childhood School
Seattle, WA, USA
06.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns proactively
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners
Bilingual Special Education Teacher Assistant
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis, MN, USA
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress
- Reduced classroom disruptions by implementing effective behavior management strategies tailored to individual students' needs
- Strengthened communication between school and families by providing bilingual support during parent-teacher conferences and meetings
Rapid Rehousing Case Specialist
CLUES
Saint Paul, MN, USA
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to legal regulations and company policies
- Established strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and advocating on their behalf by means of interpretation and/or translation from Spanish to English
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility when handling challenging cases, employing creative problem-solving techniques to achieve successful outcomes
- Educated clients on tenant rights and responsibilities, promoting positive landlord-tenant relationships and preventing eviction proceedings
- Monitored client progress regularly, adjusting service plans as needed to optimize outcomes for each individual or family served
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed, de-escalating situations and connecting clients with emergency resources
- Prevented homelessness by providing comprehensive case management services to at-risk individuals and families
- Provided ongoing follow-up care after initial interventions were implemented ensuring continued stability among successful cases
Assistant Teacher
Tierra Encantada
Minneapolis, MN, USA
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children's education
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students
Receptionist Intern
Children's Dental Services
Minneapolis, MN, USA
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Maintained cleanliness of reception area, creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and employees alike
- Assisted in event planning and coordination, ensuring successful execution of company functions
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the front desk
- Handled sensitive information discreetly by adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines, ensuring client trust
- Fostered better understanding of complex documents by translating technical manuals, legal contracts, and medical reports
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use
- Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reportings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN05.2023
Skills
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Social-Emotional Support
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement
- Individualized Education Plans
- Inclusive Classroom Practices
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Behavior Modification
- Microsoft Office
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Data Collection
- Spanish Fluency
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Seed Early Childhood School
06.2024 - Current
Bilingual Special Education Teacher Assistant
Minneapolis Public Schools
12.2021 - 12.2023
Rapid Rehousing Case Specialist
CLUES
04.2021 - 11.2021
Assistant Teacher
Tierra Encantada
03.2020 - 03.2021
Receptionist Intern
Children's Dental Services
05.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
University of St. Thomas