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Cristina Canyes

Elementary School Teacher
Palm Bay,FL

Summary

Compassionate elementary school teacher seeking employment beginning in the 2025 school year in a Christ-centered environment. Professionally, I am known for maintaining high levels of productivity and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. I specialize in developing engaging curriculum, fostering inclusive classroom environments, and implementing effective student assessment methods. I believe that communication, patience, and creativity are key to enhancing learning experiences and achieving educational goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Third Grade Teacher

St. Gregory School
Plantation, FL
04.2023 - Current

Principal: Lisa Young (954) 473-8169

  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
  • Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Facilitated small groups of students during independent work time providing guidance when needed.
  • Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
  • Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance, and discipline incidents.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and concerns.
  • Integrated character education into the curriculum to promote social and emotional learning.
  • Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions when necessary.
  • Established classroom rules and expectations with students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.

Third Grade Teacher

Somerset Academy Riverside
Coral Springs, FL
11.2022 - 03.2024

Principal: Sonia Andreu (954) 255-9740

  • Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
  • Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
  • Facilitated small groups of students during independent work time providing guidance when needed.
  • Encouraged student curiosity and continuous learning by incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance, and discipline incidents.
  • Led after-school tutoring sessions for students needing additional help.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
  • Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
  • Established classroom rules and expectations with students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

Homeschool Co-op Instructor

Self-Employed
Miami, FL
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
  • Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Provided individualized support for struggling learners.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of instructional materials including textbooks, software programs or handouts.
  • Incorporated current events into lessons in order to engage student interest in real world applications.
  • Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
  • Counseled struggling students regarding educational issues such as study habits or academic goals.

ESOL Instructor

VIPKID
Virtual
11.2017 - 06.2022

Supervisor: Isabel Fernandez (786) 897-7980

  • Employed multimedia tools and resources to enhance language teaching for auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners.
  • Integrated cultural lessons into the language teaching framework to promote multicultural understanding and sensitivity.
  • Guided students in developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
  • Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Second Grade ELA Teacher

BridgePrep Academy Charter School
Miami, FL
08.2019 - 06.2020

Principal: Guillermo Gonzalez (786) 477-4372

  • Educated students on spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Conducted parent workshops on how best to support their child's literacy development at home.
  • Assessed student progress through observation, testing and review of assignments.
  • Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
  • Prepared weekly newsletters summarizing upcoming events and activities within the classroom.
  • Assisted students with building long-term skills such for academic, social, and emotional development.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction methods to meet individual needs of diverse learners.

Second Grade Teacher

Palmetto School
Miami, FL
08.2017 - 06.2019

Academic Principal: Leonor Ramirez (786) 516-3997

  • Improved student engagement by implementing Christ-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
  • Utilized instructional materials, such as books, multimedia sources, and manipulatives to enhance student learning.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans
  • Organized field trips for educational purposes outside the traditional classroom setting.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum projects.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
  • Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Instructed small groups of students in remedial or enrichment activities according to their individual needs.

Education

Master of Science - Education

Florda International University
Miami
04-2018

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12-2013

Skills

  • Special education
  • Child development
  • Lesson planning
  • Individualized learning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Technology integration
  • Diversified instruction
  • Proficient in Renweb, Pinnacle, and Plus Portals
  • Organizational skills
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Classroom management
  • Student progress monitoring
  • Literacy education
  • Social-emotional learning

Certification

  • Professional Educator Certificate License #: 1370814

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Third Grade Teacher

St. Gregory School
04.2023 - Current

Third Grade Teacher

Somerset Academy Riverside
11.2022 - 03.2024

Homeschool Co-op Instructor

Self-Employed
08.2020 - 06.2022

Second Grade ELA Teacher

BridgePrep Academy Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2020

ESOL Instructor

VIPKID
11.2017 - 06.2022

Second Grade Teacher

Palmetto School
08.2017 - 06.2019

Master of Science - Education

Florda International University

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Florida International University
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