Cynthia Otero
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant and Student Teacher with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
08.2021 - Current
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and instructional support.
- Promoted a culture of respect and inclusion within the classroom, fostering positive relationships among students from diverse backgrounds.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
Student Teacher
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
Program Manager
City Of Tempe - KidZone
06.2016 - 07.2020
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Designed and developed programs and projects for school-aged children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Associate of General Studies -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ05.2017
Associate of Arts -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05.2016
Skills
- Evidence-based programs
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Teacher Collaboration
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Early Childhood Training
- Fluent in Spanish
Certification
- Early Childhood Professional Knowledge
- Early Childhood Content Knowledge
Timeline
Student Teacher
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
01.2024 - 05.2024
Instructional Assistant
Tempe Elementary School District No. 3
08.2021 - Current
Program Manager
City Of Tempe - KidZone
06.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Associate of General Studies -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Associate of Arts -
Pima Community College
- Early Childhood Professional Knowledge
- Early Childhood Content Knowledge
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