Dilenia Escano
Piscataway,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and efficient in promoting student engagement through positive attitude, individualized attention, and motivating teaching methods. Skillful at working with struggling students and restating lessons. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
The Queen City Academy Charter School
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
Program Coordinator
Dominican Cultural Association Of Yonkers, Inc.
03.2019 - 01.2024
- Prepared course schedules and managed classroom staffing requirements for enrollment.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and refine lesson plans, ensuring alignment with best educational practices.
- Organized and managed program development.
- Connected students to community programs to ensure their success.
Teacher Assistant
Dominican Cultural Association Of Yonkers, Inc.
03.2019 - 06.2023
- Worked with lead teacher to plan lessons, delivery instructions, and support classroom activities.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally-diverse class sessions and events.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education Tri-certification
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY05.2022
Associate of Science - Human Services
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY05.2012
Skills
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
- Child Abuse Identification
- School Violence Intervention and Prevention
- Health and Safety
- Family Engagement
- Supervision of children
- Obesity Prevention
- Infant Brain Development
- Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning
- Early Intervention
- Managing Challenging Behavior: 18 to 36 months
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Teacher
The Queen City Academy Charter School
02.2024 - 05.2024
Program Coordinator
Dominican Cultural Association Of Yonkers, Inc.
03.2019 - 01.2024
Teacher Assistant
Dominican Cultural Association Of Yonkers, Inc.
03.2019 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education Tri-certification
Mercy University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Mercy University
Associate of Science - Human Services
Westchester Community College
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