Johanny Valerio
Miami
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
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Miami Dade Public Schools
Miami
08.2004 - Current
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Prepared students for state required achievement assessments.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction into daily lessons in order to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Developed lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Used wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance needs of diverse student population.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and behavioral issues.
- Utilized current technology to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lesson plans based on student performance data to ensure success for all learners.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-2004
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Assessment and evaluation
- Instructional technology
- Spanish proficiency
- Elementary education
- Lesson planning
- Classroom instruction
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Miami Dade Public Schools
08.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida International University