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Flora Alfonsina Burgos

Yonkers

Summary

Professional educator with comprehensive experience in curriculum development and classroom management. Known for ability to inspire students and foster collaborative learning environments. Adaptable and reliable team player with strong communication and organizational skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Rising Ground Children Learning Center
04.2017 - 08.2024
  • Designed and implemented developmentally monthly curriculum for the students with a wide range of autism spectrum disorder to access their skills and develop teaching plans to meet their needs, fostering cognitive and social growth; facilitating interactive learning experience.
  • Managed and trained two paraprofessionals, student teaching skills and classroom responsibilities.
  • Observed and evaluated children's developmental progress, documented, and record children's progress.
  • Updated and created Individualized Education Plan IEP's and Evaluation reports to District and State guidelines.
  • Participated in monthly multidisciplinary team and parents meetings to discuss each child's progress report. Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate childrens's progress.

Lead Teacher

Leake & Watts Children Learning Center
09.2010 - 04.2017
  • Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate monthly curriculum for the student with a wide range of autism spectrum disorder.
  • Managed and trained two classroom paraprofessionals in student teaching skills and classroom responsibilities.
  • Observed and evaluate children's development progress, documented, and recorded children's progress.
  • Created Individualized Education Plan and Evaluation Reports to District and State guidelines.
  • Participated in monthly multidisciplinary team and parents to discuss each child's progress report.
  • Administered, prepared, monitored, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate children's progress.


Teaching Assistant

Graham Windham
03.2008 - 09.2010
  • Supported numerous classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for a group of 15 to 20 students.
  • Contributed with classroom teacher in preparing and implementing daily lesson plans.
  • Supervised children indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Conducted quarterly classroom inventory and ordered supplies needed.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.


  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.

Education

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education/Birth-Grade 2 (tri-cert)

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences/ Education

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
05-2025

Associate of Arts - Education

Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY
01-2007

Diploma-Advanced English Program - English Language

The Centro Cultural Dominico Americano
Santiago, DR
12-1995

Bachelor of Science - Secretarial Sciences

Pontificia Universidad Catolica PUCMM
Santiago, DR
01-1994

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Behavior modeling
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Child development
  • Ability to mange workflow
  • Result and goal oriented
  • Excellent verbal and whiten communication skills

Accomplishments

  • NYSTCE Assessment of teaching Assistant -Level 3- Certified
  • CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiatives) Program Course -Social and Behavioral Research -Sept 2024
  • 10 years of Service Awards -Rising Ground -May 2022
  • Pyramid Model Certificate Training- Supporting Children's Social & Emotional Development.

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
German
Limited Working

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Rising Ground Children Learning Center
04.2017 - 08.2024

Lead Teacher

Leake & Watts Children Learning Center
09.2010 - 04.2017

Teaching Assistant

Graham Windham
03.2008 - 09.2010

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education/Birth-Grade 2 (tri-cert)

Mercy College

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences/ Education

Mercy College

Associate of Arts - Education

Bronx Community College

Diploma-Advanced English Program - English Language

The Centro Cultural Dominico Americano

Bachelor of Science - Secretarial Sciences

Pontificia Universidad Catolica PUCMM

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