Emily Rocha
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead GA Pre-K Teacher
Little Angels Academy
06.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Lead GA Pre-K Teacher
Discovery Point Child Development Center
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Assistant GA Pre-K Teacher
Big Blue Marble Academy
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Abney Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities during lessons.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Supported teacher in preparing individualized learning plans for underperforming students.
- Increased parent involvement by maintaining open communication channels and providing resources for at-home support.
- Improved student behavior through implementation of consistent classroom management strategies and clear expectations.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities designed to challenge students'' cognitive abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Harrison College - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN06.2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Behavior Management
- Collaborative learning
- Child Development
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Cooperative Learning Experience
Certification
- CPR and First Aide Training - 01/2023-01/2025
- Fire Safety Training
Timeline
Lead GA Pre-K Teacher
Little Angels Academy
06.2023 - Current
Lead GA Pre-K Teacher
Discovery Point Child Development Center
08.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant GA Pre-K Teacher
Big Blue Marble Academy
06.2020 - 05.2021
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Abney Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Harrison College - Indianapolis
- CPR and First Aide Training - 01/2023-01/2025
- Fire Safety Training
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