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Genesis Lazo
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Skilled instructional professional with experience in educational support and classroom management. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adept at adapting to changing needs, ensuring smooth operations and effective learning experiences. Proficient in lesson planning, student assessment, and technology integration. Known for reliability and fostering positive learning environment.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
New Hanover County Schools
Maternity Leave
08.2024 - Current
New Hanover County Schools
Instructional Assistant
08.2023 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design engaging lessons that aligned with state standards and curriculum objectives.
New Hanover County Schools
Permanent Substitute Teacher
11.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Fulfill short-term and long-term substitute teaching requirements for all subjects in PK-5 age groups.
- Apply problem solving skills to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Adapt, accommodate and support students’ unique learning needs.
- Quickly build rapport with unfamiliar classes and help students succeed.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a focused and productive learning atmosphere.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
New Hanover County Schools
Enrollment Coordinator, ECE Department
08.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Support and communicate with district-wide student data managers, private site directors and other preschool staff with enrollment of pre-k students and all record keeping and data reporting using district records management software programs
- Develop and maintain tracking systems, files, records and reporting forms related to enrollment and child care licensing requirements for all funding sources including Head Start, NC Pre-K, county and private sector classrooms
- Represent the Early Childhood Education department on community committees as requested by the director and accurately record meeting minutes. Work closely with NC Pre-K state personnel, policy consultants, advisory committee members and private NC Pre-K sites.
- Assist NC Pre-K staff on the NC Pre-K/DCDEE (Division of Child Development and Early Education) school enrollment rules and procedures, placement requirements, and regulations.
- Met or exceeded enrollment and retention goals consistently.
Care Plus NJ
Family Support Worker
05.2018 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Provide in-home visitation to prenatal families and families at risk, promoting child development
- Proficient in data collection and data entry in the Famsys system, prepare and execute monthly reports
- Attend all trainings and meetings for PCA,NJ/Care Plus NJ, Inc. as required
- Screen, assess, and interview potential clients for the HF program
- Screen clients for postpartum depression through the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
- Screen infants and toddlers for developmental delays through the Ages and StagesQuestionnaire (ASQ)
Education
Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ
Master of Arts from Child Advocacy And Policy
05-2022
Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ
Bachelor of Arts from Child Advocacy And Policy
05-2018
Bergen Community CollegeParamus, NJ
Associate of Science
08-2016
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish with excellent verbal and written writing skills
- Strong organizational and leadership skills emphasizing personal accountability and motivation
- Skilled in active listening and engaging in positive interactions with complex and diverse audiences
- Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships both internally and with community members, stakeholders alike
- Strong Technical Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power-Point, Social media and other communication platforms
- Classroom management skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Maternity Leave
New Hanover County Schools
08.2024 - Current
Instructional Assistant
New Hanover County Schools
08.2023 - 06.2024
Permanent Substitute Teacher
New Hanover County Schools
11.2022 - 06.2023
Enrollment Coordinator, ECE Department
New Hanover County Schools
08.2021 - 11.2022
Family Support Worker
Care Plus NJ
05.2018 - 04.2019
Montclair State University
Master of Arts from Child Advocacy And Policy
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts from Child Advocacy And Policy
Bergen Community College
Associate of Science
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