Jessica Alexis Almanza
Chicago,IL
Summary
Innovative Kindergarten Teacher creates individualized lesson plans promoting intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students. Adapts instructional strategies to meet various learning needs and objectives. Student-centric instructor with unwavering commitment to optimizing success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Smart Learning Center
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - Current
- Assist in developing and implementing plans and goals for the center
- Fulfills duties assigned by the director
- Ensures compliance with regulations and internal policies
- Provides nurturing, support, and inclusive approach to all children
- Attends and provides input at staff meetings
- Coordinate supplemental activities in the child classroom environment
- Planning lessons, classroom layout, rules and procedures for kindergarten and first grade levels
- Guides children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum.
Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Town Learning Center
Glenview, IL
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Actively facilitated the education, care and general development of the children following DCFS licensing, NAEYC, and Head Start performance standards
- Promoted recognition, acceptance and positive interactions among children, families and staff in the classroom
- Completed and facilitated lesson plans in cooperation with the classroom team by following the age group curriculum
- Promoted the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children in the classroom environment.
Behavioral Therapist
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
Chicago, IL
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Implemented interventions under Board Certified Behavioral Analyst supervision, for pediatric clients with autism to build and improve upon their communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
- Collected data on Central Reach about clients’ behaviors through direct observation and interaction
- Communicated behavioral intervention results to BCBA regarding each client after each session.
Education
Bachelor’s of Arts- BA - Human Development and Learning
University of Illinois at Chicago
01.2019
Associates of Arts- AA - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Harold Washington College
01.2015
Skills
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Disciplinary techniques
- Social skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Parent Communication
- Faculty Collaboration
- Aptitude in problem solving
- Emotional Support
- Excellent classroom management
- Social-emotional learning
Languages
- English, Native
- Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Smart Learning Center
05.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Town Learning Center
11.2021 - 05.2022
Behavioral Therapist
North Shore Pediatric Therapy
11.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor’s of Arts- BA - Human Development and Learning
University of Illinois at Chicago
Associates of Arts- AA - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Harold Washington College
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