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Elena Crosno

Summary

Responsible Teacher and Tutor  with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 12 years of teaching experience.

Creative, bi-lingual, self-motivated, team oriented professional with proven ability to think strategically, overcome obstacles, and initiate action to meet deadlines.


Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Assistant/Private Nanny

Aman Shukairy- amanys@yahoo.com (810)3483580
Flushing, MI
06.2020 - Current
  • Organized work projects around client's house.
  • Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
  • Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
  • Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
  • Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
  • Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
  • Advised parents on how best to support their children's language development at home.

Spanish Interpreter

Latinx Technology & Community Center. (810)7155050
Flint, MI
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Supplied thorough, accurate and ethical interpreter services for individuals with limited English speaking skills.
  • Reviewed and translated documents, forms and technical materials in both English and Spanish.
  • Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time.

Spanish Teacher

Cedar Crest Academy (248) 625-1091
Clarkston, MI
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
  • Planned interactive theme days for students to highlight culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Provided quarterly assessments to determine progress and establish updated learning goals.
  • Organized materials for daily instruction in compliance with national academic standards.

Classroom Support-Head Start

Educare
Flint, MI
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for providing quality, comprehensive child development services to preschool children and their families; and encouraging parental involvement in educational planning, goal setting and center activities.
  • Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
  • Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
  • Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
  • Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
  • Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
  • Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.

Reading Specialist

Ada Vista Elementary School - Forest Hills SD
Ada, MI
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Responsible for 1st grade Spanish Reading Program to service students that are struggling with reading and writing skills.
  • Improve 1st grade Spanish reading level and fluency at a 90% rate or higher, students in my program finish at a 2nd grade reading level or higher.
  • Prepare daily lesson plan and material to deliver instruction in Spanish.
  • Apply strategic thinking by developing an existing English Reading Program into Spanish.
  • Communicate with parents, teachers and appropriate school personnel throughout the year to report progress, concerns and solicit feedback.
  • Accurately record student progress on a continuous basis
  • Actively participate in training programs to improve teaching skills and performance.

Media Material Clerk

Ada Vista Elementary School- Forest Hills SD
Ada, MI
09.2013 - 09.2015
Aman
  • Organize the Learning Center including the condition and location of the books, using the Follet system to accurately track materials, and working with the database of materials in the Learning Center. 
  • Received and processed new acquisitions for the library per Time period.
    Scheduled and coordinated the use of library equipment.
    Drove the expansion of library collections and programs in response to student and faculty needs and special requests.

Technology Integration Assistant (TIA)

Ada Vista Elementary School- Forest Hills SD
Ada, MI
09.2010 - 09.2013
  • Provide technology integration support for the classroom and media centers throughout the district.
  • Assist teachers on the integration media resources and technology, sharing knowledge on new technologies, and demonstrate how technology can work in the classroom.
  • Work with the classroom teachers throughout the school to show how technology can be used, as well as be a resource for the classroom teacher to explore technology in the classroom.

Call Center Customer Service Representative

Amway-Manpower
Ada, MI
01.2010 - 12.2010
  • Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
  • Interacted with customers and retail buyers to follow-up on shipping statuses and expedited orders.
  • Helped customers select products that best fit their personal needs.
  • Assisted customers with store and product complaints.
  • Informed customers about sales and promotions in a friendly and engaging manner.

Au Pair

Au Pair in America
Stamford, CT
06.2007 - 09.2009

"on par" or "equal" in French, is a term for a child care provider who lives with a host family as part of an international cultural exchange program.

Au pairs and EduCare companions are typically young international visitors who travel to the United States on a J-1 Visitor Exchange Visa to acquire a better understanding and appreciation of American life while living with an American family and caring for their young children.

Education

ESL Certification -

Grand Rapids Community College
2008

Bachelor's Degree - Spanish And English Teacher Education

Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose De Caldas
Bogota-Colombia
11.2004

Skills

Interpersonal communication fluency in Spanish and English, both verbal and written
Work effectively with diverse and multi-generational culture
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on workable solutions

Timeline

Personal Assistant/Private Nanny

Aman Shukairy- amanys@yahoo.com (810)3483580
06.2020 - Current

Spanish Interpreter

Latinx Technology & Community Center. (810)7155050
03.2020 - 03.2021

Spanish Teacher

Cedar Crest Academy (248) 625-1091
08.2019 - 06.2020

Classroom Support-Head Start

Educare
05.2019 - 08.2019

Reading Specialist

Ada Vista Elementary School - Forest Hills SD
10.2015 - 10.2017

Media Material Clerk

Ada Vista Elementary School- Forest Hills SD
09.2013 - 09.2015

Technology Integration Assistant (TIA)

Ada Vista Elementary School- Forest Hills SD
09.2010 - 09.2013

Call Center Customer Service Representative

Amway-Manpower
01.2010 - 12.2010

Au Pair

Au Pair in America
06.2007 - 09.2009

ESL Certification -

Grand Rapids Community College

Bachelor's Degree - Spanish And English Teacher Education

Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose De Caldas
Elena Crosno