Grace Zuno

1st Grade Student Teacher

- Taught All Subjects

Paraprofessional to Grades 5th-7th

Private Tutor For Students in 1st Grade

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.