Faith Batopis
Maricopa,AZ
Summary
I’m seeking a position in the field of education. Committed to helping students strategically navigate educational environments. Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Advisor/Tutor
Ak-Chin Indian Community
Maricopa, AZ
09.2014 - 04.2021
- Worked with Ak-Chin Indian Community and Maricopa Unified School District #20. Shared responsibility of this job title with another elementary advisor. Served as Elementary (K-5) Student Advisor for first few years. Saddleback Elementary School had majority of Ak-Chin students roughly about 70-90 students per school year. Maricopa Elementary School had second highest, about 45-60 students per school year. Transferred to Middle School Student Advisor after 4 years. Maricopa Wells Middle School about 6-80 students per school year and Desert Wind Middle School about4-10 students per school year.
- Maintains records and prepares reports regarding education orientated activities student progress monthly department activities and other records and reports as needed.
- Review student assessment scores for follow up with school staff and families.
- Observes students in classroom setting to get better understanding of individual needs.
Serves as advocate on behalf of Ak-Chin students to maximize their educational opportunities - Monitors Ak-Chin Indian Community academic related programs per assigned grade level.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational situations
Head Start Preschool Teacher
Gila River Indian Community
Sacaton, AZ
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Organized and applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Teach foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Preschool Teacher
Ak-Chin Indian Community - Early Child Development
Maricopa, AZ
06.2009 - 08.2012
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Supervised students during classroom and playground activities. Maintained well-controlled classroom by clearly outlining rules and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Lead Teacher
Cactus Preschool
Tempe, AZ
03.2007 - 06.2009
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Kindergarten Teacher
Tempe School District
Tempe, AZ
08.2003 - 12.2005
- Developed grade-level appropriate curriculum and led individual and/or classroom instruction in all subject areas in reading, math, science, writing, and social studies.
Kindergarten Teacher
Gila Crossing Community School
Laveen, AZ
01.2002 - 07.2003
- Developed grade-level appropriate curriculum and led individual and/or classroom instruction in all subject areas in reading, math, science, writing, and social studies
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Arizona University
Distant Learning05.2009
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Arizona University
Distant Learning05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2002
Skills
- Individual and family support
- Student records management
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Individualized education programs
Affiliations
Tribal member of Ak-Chin Indian Community. Also have experience with Gila River Indian community as well as the Pascua Yaqui Tribe in Guadalupe.
Certification
In the process of attaining my Certification for Elementary Education K-8th Grade.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Advisor/Tutor
Ak-Chin Indian Community
09.2014 - 04.2021
Head Start Preschool Teacher
Gila River Indian Community
06.2013 - 09.2014
Preschool Teacher
Ak-Chin Indian Community - Early Child Development
06.2009 - 08.2012
Lead Teacher
Cactus Preschool
03.2007 - 06.2009
Kindergarten Teacher
Tempe School District
08.2003 - 12.2005
Kindergarten Teacher
Gila Crossing Community School
01.2002 - 07.2003
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Arizona University
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arizona State University
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