Diana Ruiz Aragon
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant and College student, pursuing a teaching degree in Elementary Education, and is focused on supporting teacher with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities, provide great supervision both in and out of classroom.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
St Francis Xavier School
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting cooperation.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
Youth Development Specialist
Boys and Girls Club of the Valley
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared and delivered lesson plans with high yield activities for youth; ranging from ages 5-12 years old.
- Encouraged each program participant to interact and provided numerous opportunities to engage with others and enjoy activities.
- Established and ran successful programs focused on maximizing health and safety of youth from all backgrounds.
Summer Babysitter
Emma Montoya
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Cared for one child.
- Monitored child's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Prepared healthy and nutritious snacks and meals according to individual needs.
- Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents.
- Kept parents' contact information, and emergency services phone number in case of emergency situations.
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Harold W. Smith Elementary
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted my fellow teacher with assignments, special projects, tests, and grading as needed.
- Worked with my teacher to develop cohesive educational plans and improve student support.
- Used children's literature to reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.
- Motivated students to be more engaged in class through applying positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ2024
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School
Glendale, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Tutoring
- Elementary education
- Flexible
- Communication
- Fluent in Spanish
- Student Engagement
- Class coordination
- Instructional support
- Classroom Supervision
Accomplishments
- Lesson Planning: - Planned a lesson for the book 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear what do you see' and conducted it.
- Designed and conducted a lesson for preschool students at Apollo High School.
- Educators Rising State Winner- Placed 3rd in 'Earlychildhood Education-
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
St Francis Xavier School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Summer Babysitter
Emma Montoya
06.2022 - 07.2022
Youth Development Specialist
Boys and Girls Club of the Valley
04.2022 - 09.2023
Teacher's Aide Volunteer
Harold W. Smith Elementary
08.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School
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