Elizabeth Alarcon
FL
Summary
Professional educator prepared to lead and inspire young learners. Strong background in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement. Demonstrates adaptability and collaborative approach, ensuring positive outcomes in dynamic educational environments. Valued for effective communication, problem-solving skills, and dedication to fostering supportive learning atmosphere.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
06.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and graduation ceremonies to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
Instructional Coach
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Coordinated school-wide events including parent-teacher conferences, open houses, literacy nights, enriching community connections.
- Implemented research-based instructional strategies to address achievement gaps among various student populations, fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Focused on improving practices in the early childhood classes in regards to differentiated instruction, social- emotional skills, and literacy strategies.
- Championed a growth mindset among staff by promoting reflective practices and encouraging educators to take risks in their instruction.
- Improved instructional strategies for diverse learners by conducting classroom observations and providing constructive feedback to teachers.
- Served as Interim Test Chair for the 2024-2025 school year.
Third Grade Teacher
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
Pre-K4 Teacher
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-2017
Skills
- Oral Communication Skills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Collaborative Leadership
- School event coordination
- Instructional Leadership
- Community Engagement
- Training and mentoring
- Standardized Testing
- Staff Development
- Student and parent relations
Additional Information
I have served and assisted in many different roles throughout my career in education. I have successfully run the school Social Media account for the past 4 years. I have had the honor to work with many teachers in the classroom to improve DI in the classroom, assist with classroom management, and offer support in areas teachers feel they needed extra support in. I have managed the school gradebook system for 4 years. I have assisted with discipline for the past 3 years at the school I am at. This would consist of working on discipline plans that focused on Positive Behavior Interventions.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
06.2024 - Current
Instructional Coach
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
06.2022 - 06.2024
Third Grade Teacher
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
Pre-K4 Teacher
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Florida International University
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