Jennifer Santiago Rolon
Saint Cloud,FL
Summary
Compassionate Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in bilingual education techniques, cultural competency, and early childhood development strategies. Excel in communication, patience, and adaptability to meet diverse student needs. Committed to fostering inclusive classroom environments that enhance learning for English language learners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
International leadership of Texas
Houston, TX
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation
- Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in individual student differences
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology
- Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP)
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members
- Developed and implemented a daily dual language curriculum to ensure students had an immersive experience in both English and Spanish.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and provide feedback on areas of improvement.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student, including those with learning disabilities or special needs.
VPK Teacher
Head Start
Orlando, FL
07.2017 - 05.2022
- Responsible for assisting the teacher with the full implementation of Head Start, NAEYC, and Title 29: DCM performance standards, policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of an early childhood development center (3 years-5 years of age) including developmentally appropriate practices for a pre school program
- Assist teacher in the full implementation of IEP's and inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs
- Home visit to introduce the program and meets the family
- C ORE S TRENGTHS
- Bilingual (Spanish / English)
- Student Assessments
- Role Playing
- Thematic Units
- Student Motivation
- Parent - Teacher Meetings
- Early Childhood intervention
- Use of Highscope Curriculum
- Training in CLASS
PD Specialist
Child Development Associates
Orlando, FL
08.2016 - 05.2020
- PD Specialist brings the mentoring/coaching skills to all the candidates are applyin for the CDA
- I observe the teacher, evaluate and facilitate the candidate a self reflection about best standard of practice.
VPK Teacher
La Petite Academy
Orlando, FL
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Vpk teacher, implementing lessons plans, activities, supervising the classroom and helping the children to be creative.
Education
Bachelors in Arts -
American University
Master's in Early Childhood Education -
Sacred Heart University
San Juan, PRSkills
- Computer Skills, Word, Power Point, Excel, Publisher (7 years)
- Teaching
- Organizational Skills
- CPR
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Experience working with students
- Childcare
- Early childhood education
- Preschool experience
Certification
- 45 HOURS DCF June 2016 to Present
- PD Specialist August 2016 to Present
Timeline
Kindergarten Dual Language Teacher
International leadership of Texas
09.2022 - 05.2024
VPK Teacher
Head Start
07.2017 - 05.2022
PD Specialist
Child Development Associates
08.2016 - 05.2020
VPK Teacher
La Petite Academy
03.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelors in Arts -
American University
Master's in Early Childhood Education -
Sacred Heart University