Student-focused, energetic paraprofessional with more than 11 years’ experience as a teacher’s assistant. Bachelor’s Degree and Certificate in Early Childhood Education. Bilingual English/Spanish. Caring, supportive and enthusiastic team player who is committed to the welfare and safety of pupils. Proven ability to encourage children to achieve their potential by stimulating their enthusiasm for learning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Blackstone Elementary School
11.2023 - Current
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing students'' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
Increased class participation through interactive activities and group projects.
Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
Paraprofessional
Blackstone Elementary School
01.2017 - 06.2023
Assist classroom teacher with lesson plans and schedule implementation
Communicate with families in both Spanish and English
Lead literacy and math small groups
Develop/implement whole group lessons
Document daily events, health information and incidents
Participate in district and school professional development
Monitoring student behavior and reinforcing classroom rules
Providing assistance to students with special needs
Supervising students during non-instructional time (lunch, recess, field trips).
Communicating with teachers, Parents and Administrators.
Preschool Teacher
South Boston Head Start
01.2011 - 01.2017
Engaged children as individuals in a way that allows them to grow at their own abilities
Developed and maintained classroom curriculum while in conjunction with other teachers and teacher’s assistants
Ensured a safe and healthy environment and supported children in their emotional and physical growth
Effectively used behavior guidance techniques to help children develop the ability to become self-disciplined
Maintained daily, open communication with parents and helped keep track of children to communicate to parents about their progress in program
Completed appropriate paperwork to assist with increased communication and also participated in parent conferences and scheduled orientations
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Boston ABCD
01.2007 - 01.2011
Work with preschool teachers to develop and maintain classroom curriculum
Provided weekly and monthly schedules of activities as well progress reports of children’s development
Organized breakfast and lunch for the children in the classroom and helped to maintain a clean and organized classroom
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