Icela Mendez
Rio Rico,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Co-Teacher from Child Parent Centers, adept in fostering critical thinking and employing project-based learning to enhance student achievement. Excelled in building strong parent-teacher relationships and tailored instruction to diverse learners. Skilled in data analysis and verbal communication, significantly boosting collaboration and student progress.
I trained as a teacher's assistant because I love working with children and their families. However, what I have been passionate about since I was 9 years old is sports.
My degree as a Physical Education Teacher was truncated, I am resuming that pending situation to finish my degree at 40 years old, I am convinced that I can achieve it.
I am a person committed to what I start with, passionate about my responsibilities, I know that my skills are to work in a team, to be punctual and to always be open to learning and dialogue.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Teacher 3 Years Old Classroom
Child Parent Centers
12.2016 - Current
- Fostered critical thinking skills in students through problem-solving activities and real-world applications of concepts taught in class.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional strategies and improve overall student achievement levels in the classroom.
- Boosted parent-teacher collaboration by maintaining open lines of communication and conducting regular meetings to discuss student progress.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Streamlined lesson planning processes with a focus on efficiency and alignment with state standards.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and encouraging respectful behavior among students.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
CDA Credential - Education Preschool
Child Development Associate
Council For Professional Recognition 1441 L Street03-2021
Skills
- Special education
- Project-based learning
- Feedback provision
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student motivation
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Verbal and written communication
- Team building
- Lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Curriculum implementation
- Group and individual instruction
- Learning strategies
- Child development
- Student assessment
- Data analysis
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
- Cultural sensitivity
- Technology integration
- Student evaluations
- Special needs students
- Educational activities
- Classroom restocking
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- IEP planning
- Kinesthetic learning
- Parent and teacher conferences
- Creative lesson planning
- Flexible and adaptive
- Parent-teacher conference coordination
- Creative lesson plan development
- Family involvement
- Reporting and documentation
Accomplishments
I was an athlete and represented Mexico on 4 occasions in international events. In 2 Central American youth events, 1 Pan American youth and a World Youth Championship.
I was named athlete of the year in the City of Caborca, Sonora. Mexico at the age of 14 for having achieved the National Hexathlon in 1997.
I was 6 times state champion in the state of Sonora Mexico in multiple Athletics events.
I managed to achieve 4 consecutive years the National Championship in Mexico of multiple events, first in Pentathlon and the following 3 years in Heptathlon in Youth categories.
The 2003 National Championships opened the possibility for me to appear on the B list of Heptathlon qualification for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games however I did not manage to give the minimum qualification mark.
I achieved second place in javelin throw at the National Universiade in Mérida 2004, this being my last official event where I participated.
Certification
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate #C000156260
- [State] Driver's License #D09498468
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- CPI Blue Card #NCI36B12EB
- Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card #2022G11232
- Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card IVP#IVPP192564
- I also attach the training that I have taken within the company. I also enclose a copy of my credentials and my CDA certificate.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Co-Teacher 3 Years Old Classroom
Child Parent Centers
12.2016 - Current
CDA Credential - Education Preschool
Child Development Associate
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