Isabel Laffita Neira
North Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience at Boris Luis Santa Coloma, adept in classroom management and fostering critical thinking. Excelled in creating supportive learning environments, significantly enhancing student engagement. Skilled in lesson planning and relationship building, consistently achieving collaborative learning success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Special Camilo Cienfuegos
Teacher, Grades 1-3
10.2008 - 11.2015
- Maintained a welcoming atmosphere in the front office by greeting visitors professionally and addressing their inquiries promptly.
- Coordinated substitute teacher placements to minimize disruptions in classroom instruction.
- Assisted in creating a safe learning environment for students by monitoring visitor access to campus facilities during daytime hours.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special school events such as fundraisers, parent-teacher conferences, and field trips.
- Enhanced communication between parents, teachers, and administrators through effective scheduling of meetings and events.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in handling a wide range of administrative tasks as needed to support the overall needs of the school community.
Elementary School Boris Luis Santa Coloma
Teachers On Reserve
08.2004 - 10.2008
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts during school-wide events, ensuring seamless and successful execution.
- Supervised recess periods, ensuring safety rules were followed while promoting healthy physical activity.
- Supported teachers in developing strategies to improve overall academic performance of students.
- Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
High School Vicente Garcia
Teachers
02.1998 - 04.2004
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Degreein History
University of Holguin, Campus Jose De La Luz
Holguin, Cuba09-1988
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Collaborative learning
- Child development
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Elementary School Special Camilo Cienfuegos
Teacher, Grades 1-3
10.2008 - 11.2015
Elementary School Boris Luis Santa Coloma
Teachers On Reserve
08.2004 - 10.2008
High School Vicente Garcia
Teachers
02.1998 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Science - Degreein History
University of Holguin, Campus Jose De La Luz
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