Geovannie M. Salvador
Seattle
Summary
Dedicated and experienced classroom/assistant teacher with 30 years of experience in supporting teachers and students in creating engaging and inclusive classroom environments. Proficient in lesson preparation, student supervision, and classroom management, with a proven ability to foster positive relationships with students and parents, contributing to enhanced learning outcomes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Instructional Assistant
Dearborn Park International School
Seattle, WA
09.2022 - Current
- Assisting classroom teacher with classroom instruction, records, and assignments
- Leading BAR/SIPPS Reading groups.
- Work with smaller groups of students for remedial teaching or reinforcing the learning process
- Assist teachers with various tasks.
- Help students adjust, learn and socialize and report to teachers about possible behavioral issues.
- Supervising students inside and outside the classroom.
- Escort and supervise students in field trips and school activities.
Site Supervisor
Dragon’s Den School Age Program
Seattle, WA
12.2016 - 07.2022
- Supported young children through development of life skills such as taking turns, resolving conflict, and expressing emotions appropriately.
- Responsible for organizing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the classroom by following safety protocols.
- Planned fun, educational activities for children aged 5 to 12.
- Worked with parents’ one-on-one to address individual needs of children in care.
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children by providing a safe environment by.
- Assisted students with their homework.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children to maintain balanced diet.
Lunch Support
Dearborn Park International School
Seattle, WA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised and assisted K – 5 grade students during lunch period.
- Maintained cleanliness in all areas of the cafeteria.
Preschool Support Staff
Hoa Mai Vietnamese Bilingual Preschool
Seattle, WA
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Supported children’s social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Little Eagles Child Development Center
Seattle, WA
10.2007 - 08.2016
- Planned and prepared activities for 3–5-year-old students.
- Led parent/teacher conferences regarding educational progress and behavioral issues.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established guidelines for teacher performance, lesson planning and compliance with established procedures.
Elementary School Teacher
Department of Education Philippines
Binalonan, Pangasinan, Philippines
06.1996 - 10.2007
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classrooms plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Preschool Teacher
Mother Goose Montessori School
Dagupan City, Pangasinan, Philippines
05.1993 - 03.1996
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
Education
Master of Arts - Guidance and Counseling
Pangasinan State University
01-1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Saint Louis University
Baguio City01-1993
Skills
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Patient, Creative and Enthusiastic
- Providing positive learning environment
- Good writing and speaking skills in both English and Tagalog
Certification
- State of Washington Education Certificate – Substitute Teacher Issue Date: 11/18/2011
- CPR/Basic First Aid Certificate – Issue Date: 11/06/2020 Renewal Date: 11/06/2022
- Food Handler Permit – Issue Date: 11/07/2020 Renewal Date: 11/07/2023
Additional Information
- Planned and implemented activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy.
- Provided input for assessment tool of children’s development by providing anecdotal records using Teaching Strategies Gold.
- Arranged classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy and help to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Prepared children for kindergarten by introducing concepts they will explore further in kindergarten and elementary school
- Worked with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs of children and the subject matter.
- Planned and carried out a curriculum that targets different areas of child development, such as language, cognitive, motor, and social skills.
- Developed schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
- Kept records of the students’ progress, routines, and interests, and keep parents informed about their child’s development daily and parent-teacher conferences.
- Facilitated positive parent, school, and student relationships.
- Worked with parents in identifying and achieving academic goals for their children.
- Supervised and assisted elementary school age children with online learning using tools including Zoom and Teams and assisted them in completing Seesaw activities/IXL/Clever/etc.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
General Instructional Assistant
Dearborn Park International School
09.2022 - Current
Lunch Support
Dearborn Park International School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Preschool Support Staff
Hoa Mai Vietnamese Bilingual Preschool
10.2018 - 03.2020
Site Supervisor
Dragon’s Den School Age Program
12.2016 - 07.2022
Preschool Lead Teacher
Little Eagles Child Development Center
10.2007 - 08.2016
Elementary School Teacher
Department of Education Philippines
06.1996 - 10.2007
Preschool Teacher
Mother Goose Montessori School
05.1993 - 03.1996
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Saint Louis University
Master of Arts - Guidance and Counseling
Pangasinan State University