Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Teacher
Heidy Alvarado Mejia

Heidy Alvarado Mejia

Kearny,NJ

Summary

Hard working individual in committing to providing safe and secure environments for children while hearing to safety protocols. Nurturing a positive attitude and flexibility makes them a valuable team player who is consistently eager to learn and contribute to the success of the group. Upholding a strong work ethic being proficient in leading recreation, educational activities management. Maintaining passion for working with children is evident in their ability to build long-lasting relationships with students and colleagues alike. Attentive to student needs both in and outside of the classroom, well-versed in providing support to special needs students. Respectful, hardworking, and detail-oriented, always striving to provide extraordinary customer service towards parents. Preserving compassionate nature extends to volunteer work remaining positively impacted. Program operations, participant success and with hard work commitment achieved a comprehensive knowledge of community resources. Prepared to tackle any challenging demands while obtaining constant energy and enthusiasm. Areas are kept clean, organized, and well-maintained to assist with various organizational activities. Constantly looking for ways to improve, enhance, and promote better skills and abilities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Right At School
Kearny, NJ
09.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated leadership by improving work processes and mentoring others.
  • Created professional development opportunities for staff members on topics such as differentiated instruction and technology integration.
  • Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
  • Facilitated team meetings to assess student performance, discuss program effectiveness, and plan for improvement initiatives.
  • Created a positive work environment by efficiently planning schedules and adapting teaching methods to suit the needs of individual and group learners.
  • Attended workshops or trainings related to current trends in education policy or instruction techniques.
  • Created lesson plans for the lead educator and assisted children's activities and ensured that they had the necessary materials.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
  • Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and collaborate on educational goals.
  • Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
  • Strong drive to exceed goals while maintaining the highest standard of excellence.

Lead Educator

Right At School
Kearny, NJ
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Planned classroom activities, daily schedules, and instructional materials to enable students to work independently, in small and large groups.
  • Modified course content and curricular activities complexity to meet individual and group goals.
  • Facilitated all activities for children and conducted daily announcements.
  • Actively participated in children's activities and supported with homework and other tasks.
  • Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
  • A solid positive reinforcer, perpetually encouraging teaching partners and students to achieve their best.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Maintaining a collaborative spirit and willingness to learn from colleagues.
  • Worked with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish team and self growth.
  • Successfully led their team as the lead educator and supported them to accomplish their targets.

Teacher's Aide

Kearny Board of Education
Kearny, NJ
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in developing activities to drive improvements in students' academics.
  • Observed student performance and recorded relevant data to progress.
  • Modified teaching techniques and resources to better align with diverse needs and interests.
  • Helped students achieve a mastery of learning concepts through one-on-one or small groups.
  • Oversaw children's behavior and participated in activities alongside them.
  • Monitored and instructed students to perform tasks correctly when using equipment and materials.
  • Followed coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive emotional, intellectual, and social development.
  • Engaged in various ways to aid students in their multiple intelligences.
  • Collaborated closely with the teacher to ensure all their needs and specifications were fulfilled.

Educator

Right at School
Kearny, NJ
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Followed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas in need of improvement(s).
  • Applied proactive behavior management techniques.
  • Bring into service numerous types of equipment to furthermore enhance learning experience.
  • Established positive relationships with parents, students, teachers, and school faculty.
  • Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for those around, while promoting discovery of joy.
  • Support a clean, safe, and well organized environment.
  • Maintained a positive environment for students to work and remain feeling safe in.
  • Earnestly takes reflective listening and empathy when discussing with parents and/or guardians.

Teacher's Aide

Kearny Board of Education
Kearny, NJ
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted and collaborated with the teacher to deliver proper materials to students.
  • Kept audio-visual supplies and equipment organized and ready for classroom use.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in hands-on learning activities.
  • Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, and safety hazards.
  • Adapted new, old teaching methods, and materials to meet different students' varying needs and interests.
  • Responsible for staying on task and becoming flexible with different schedules.
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering and promoting student success.
  • Worked closely to meet all of the teacher's requirements.

Community Service Volunteer

Ruth Anne
Kearny, NJ
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Observed safety protocols to minimize accidents and spread of disease.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Performed transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning tasks.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Followed instructions regarding tasks needed to be completed, and volunteered to do any further projects.
  • Complied with quality standards, expectations, safety practices to maximize plant growth and beauty.

Education

Associate of Science - Education

Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Kearny High School
Kearny, NJ
06.2022

Skills

  • Activity Assistance
  • Maintaining safe environments
  • Safety protocols
  • Organization
  • Active listening
  • Team management
  • Team-building
  • Problem resolution
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Working collaboratively
  • Time management
  • Flexible
  • Patient

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Program Manager

Right At School
09.2023 - Current

Lead Educator

Right At School
09.2022 - 06.2023

Teacher's Aide

Kearny Board of Education
06.2022 - 07.2022

Educator

Right at School
10.2021 - 06.2022

Teacher's Aide

Kearny Board of Education
07.2021 - 08.2021

Community Service Volunteer

Ruth Anne
04.2021 - 06.2021

Associate of Science - Education

Bergen Community College

High School Diploma -

Kearny High School
Heidy Alvarado Mejia