Flor Smith
Elmsford,NY
Summary
I consider my self very caring, responsible at all times, and respectful. High-energy person, enthusiastic with a solid background educating children and teaching positive values.
Hard working person and always motivated to learn something new.
Dedicated and years of experience working with children and parents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Whitby School
Greenwich, CT
07.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Babysitter
Kate Budria
Greenwich, CT
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.
Babysitter
Sasha
Greenwich, CT
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
Spanish Tutor
Private Residence
Sleepy Hollow, NY
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Provided individualized instruction to help students improve their pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases.
- Assisted Spanish-speaking students in developing their conversational and written language skills in Spanish.
- Encouraged student participation by providing positive reinforcement during lessons.
- Explained grammar concepts such as verb conjugation and sentence structure in an understandable way for students at different levels of proficiency in the language.
- Utilized a variety of methods such as role-playing games, songs, stories, videos, interactive activities to teach vocabulary and other aspects of the target language effectively.
- Designed instructional materials including worksheets, handouts, flashcards tailored specifically for each class taught by me or another teacher in order to enhance student comprehension of material being covered during lessons.
Spanish Teacher
Saint Patricks School
Bedford, NY
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
- Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
- Provided individualized assistance to struggling students in order to help them improve their understanding of the material.
- Created lesson plans based on the school's standards for teaching Spanish language arts and literature.
- Encouraged students to use proper pronunciation when speaking Spanish by providing feedback during class discussions.
- Incorporated technology into lessons by having students utilize online programs for practice exercises or research projects.
- Designed projects that required students to apply their knowledge of the Spanish language in real-world scenarios.
Babysitter
Deepa Javeri
Greenwich, CT
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education/Pshycology
Mercy College
New York05.1999
Certification - Language Interpretation And Translation
Pace University
New York, NY07.1998
Skills
- Leadership/Responsible
- Creative
- Multitask
- Team Work
- Proactive/Organized
- Bilingual
- Empathetic/Listening
- Ambitious
- Comunicator
Timeline
Teacher
Whitby School
07.2020 - Current
Babysitter
Kate Budria
03.2018 - 11.2020
Babysitter
Sasha
02.2018 - 10.2020
Spanish Tutor
Private Residence
09.2017 - 04.2020
Spanish Teacher
Saint Patricks School
08.2015 - 03.2019
Babysitter
Deepa Javeri
09.2012 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Education/Pshycology
Mercy College
Certification - Language Interpretation And Translation
Pace University