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Diana M Valencia Prieto

Passaic

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Teacher at Little Prints Daycare, adept in classroom management and student assessment. Successfully fostered a collaborative learning environment, enhancing student engagement and performance. Recognized for implementing effective behavior management strategies and providing tailored instructional support, ensuring every child's needs were met with empathy and initiative.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Teacher

Little Prints Daycare
Passaic
05.2021 - Current
  • Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
  • Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
  • Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
  • Promoted a cooperative learning environment that encourages collaboration among students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
  • Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving student performance.
  • Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
  • Supervised small group activities.
  • Provided one-on-one help to struggling students during study hall sessions.
  • Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
  • Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
  • Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
  • Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Monitor students during class, lunch, recess, and field trips
  • Help students follow rules and participate in class
  • Implement behavior management strategies
  • Create a positive learning environment
  • Set up equipment, computers, and materials
  • Help teachers prepare lessons
  • Review lessons with students
  • Help students with assignments
  • Record keeping Take attendance, Check homework, Calculate grades, and Keep student progress records.
  • Provide personal care, such as help with eating, toileting, or first aid
  • Help students who are upset or unwell
  • Help students understand instructions
  • Report difficulties to teachers
  • Being adaptable and flexible
  • Having good communication skills
  • Being empathetic
  • Being initiative-taking
  • Being a good team player
  • Being friendly and approachable
  • Having strong literacy and numeracy skills

Education

CDA - CDA

CDA Council
Passaic, NJ
02-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Bussines Administration

Universidad San Buenaventura Cali
Colombia

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Instructional support
  • Behavior management
  • Lesson preparation
  • Student assessment
  • Collaboration skills

Certification

  • CDA
  • ASQ-3 Herramienta de evaluación del desarrollo: Virtual en directo.
  • Parte 1- Introducción al Currículo Creativo para niños de 0 a 3 años: Virtual en directo.
  • Salud, seguridad, crecimiento y desarrollo infantil/reportes obligatorios: requerimientos básicos para obtener licencia - en línea (Health, Safety, and Child Growth and Development/Mandated Reporting: Basic Requirements for Licensing: Online in Spanish).
  • Eddie Gallon Adult, Child and Infant CPR,AED,First Aid and Epi-pen Training (2024).

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

Little Prints Daycare
05.2021 - Current

CDA - CDA

CDA Council

Some College (No Degree) - Bussines Administration

Universidad San Buenaventura Cali
Diana M Valencia Prieto