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Grace Zuno

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and supporting the growth of students' education by covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Primarily devoted to seeing the strengths in each individual student to inspire them to be the best person they can be in order to be a positive service, one day, to the world.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

St. Vincent De Paul Academy
08.2023 - Current
  • Full-Time Teacher to 2 Classes of 5th Grade Boys & Girls
  • Subjects Taught: Math, Science, History, Religion
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

Teacher

St. Mary's Academy
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Full-Time Teacher to 2 Classes of 5th Grade Boys (Each Year)
  • Subjects Taught: Math, Science, History
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

Tutor

St. Mary's Academy
08.2017 - 05.2021
  • Served as a Tutor for various aged students; 1st-10th Grade
  • Issued reports updating students, parents and teachers on student progress.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
  • Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.

Teacher's Assistant

St. Mary's Academy
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Full-Time Teacher's Assistant For 2 Full-Time 5th Grade Boys Teachers
  • Responsible for grading everyday (homework's/classwork's, quizzes/tests) for all subjects: Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Spelling, Dictation, Poetry), Math, Science, History
  • Main Recess Aid Everyday (average time outside daily; 2 hours)
  • Organized and guided group classroom activities.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Provided instructional support to students unable to attend regular classes.
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
  • Provided daily assistance and help to the main teacher's at a moment's notice

Education

Pursuing A Bachelor's Degree; 64 Credits Completed - Elementary Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

St. Mary's College
St. Mary's, KS
05.2017

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's Academy
St. Mary's
06.2015

Skills

  • Testing and grading
  • Cooperative Learning Experience
  • Student rapport
  • Instructional Design
  • Collaborative learning
  • Parent Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Elementary Education

Certification

Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Substitute Certificate of License to Teach

Additional Information

ATTENDED SSPX CATHOLIC TEACHERS SEMINARS | JULY 2019 & JULY 2022
· Sanseri Spell to Write and Read Workshop
· Part One: Introductory Teaching Course
· Part Two: Completion Course

Timeline

Teacher

St. Vincent De Paul Academy
08.2023 - Current

Teacher

St. Mary's Academy
08.2019 - 05.2023

Tutor

St. Mary's Academy
08.2017 - 05.2021

Teacher's Assistant

St. Mary's Academy
08.2017 - 05.2019

Pursuing A Bachelor's Degree; 64 Credits Completed - Elementary Education

Western Governors University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

St. Mary's College

High School Diploma -

St. Mary's Academy

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