Erika Rose Dela Paz
Benicia,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Kindergarten Teacher from Altar Valley School District, excelling in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Leveraged social skills and lesson planning expertise to enhance student learning and engagement. Achieved notable improvements in reading skills and fostered strong family-community ties, contributing to a positive educational environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Altar Valley School District
09.2019 - 05.2024
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Enhanced classroom behavior through implementation of positive reinforcement strategy, leading to more conducive learning environment.
- Improved learning with well-prepared lesson plans that cater to various learning styles and needs.
- Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
- Implemented technology in classroom to aid learning, using educational apps and interactive whiteboards.
Teacher 1
Canlaon District
10.2018 - 07.2019
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Assistant Teacher
Canlaon District
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- 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.
Kindergarten Teacher
Saint Joseph College of Canlaon
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Education
Bachelor In Elementary Education - Teaching
Saint Joseph College of Canlaon
Canlaon City, Philippines03-2013
Skills
- Social skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Common core
- Student needs assessment
- Health and safety
- Community involvement
- Language development
- Excellent classroom management
- Disciplinary techniques
- Academic record keeping
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Team building
- Professionalism
- Record-keeping
- Time management abilities
Certification
- CPR, AED< First Aid Adult, child infant - LP Health Directions
- IELTS-International English Language Testing System- Score 6.5
- LEXIA LTERS-Professional Development for Educators
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Altar Valley School District
09.2019 - 05.2024
Teacher 1
Canlaon District
10.2018 - 07.2019
Assistant Teacher
Canlaon District
06.2016 - 03.2018
Kindergarten Teacher
Saint Joseph College of Canlaon
06.2013 - 03.2015
- CPR, AED< First Aid Adult, child infant - LP Health Directions
- Classroom Management Professional Development Certificates – Various Providers, to enhance classroom management skills.
Bachelor In Elementary Education - Teaching
Saint Joseph College of Canlaon
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