Elisa Camille Santana Rios
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Caring teacher assistant with 5+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through a well-rounded education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Teacher
Private
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Happy Faces Learning Center
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Private Nanny
Lucia Henriquez
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Education
Member -
The National Society of Leadership And Success
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Aspen University
Denver, CO05.2024
High School Diploma -
Escuela Papa Juan 23
BAYAMON, PR08.2007
Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Bilingual: English/Spanish
- Positive Learning Environment
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Positive Interactions
- Active Participation
- Group Assistance
- Teacher Observation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Homeschool Teacher
Private
08.2021 - 02.2023
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Happy Faces Learning Center
02.2018 - 06.2019
Private Nanny
Lucia Henriquez
07.2015 - 07.2018
Member -
The National Society of Leadership And Success
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Aspen University
High School Diploma -
Escuela Papa Juan 23
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