Juanet Santiago
Yelm
Summary
Compassionate teacher skilled in building relationships and motivating students. Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles while promoting critical thinking and collaboration, ensuring each student achieves their fullest potential.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Capitol Childcare Center; Kindercare Learning Centers
Olympia, WA
05.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents and co-teachers to address individual student needs effectively.
- Organized educational activities promoting cognitive and social development among children.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior, and well being throughout the day.
- Adapted teaching methods based on ongoing assessment of student engagement and understanding.
- Assisted in training new educators on curriculum delivery and classroom management techniques.
- 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.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- 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.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
In-Home Caregiver
Self
Guam
05.2023 - Current
- Provided personalized care to clients, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including meal preparation and personal hygiene.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare providers.
- Developed strong relationships and fostering trust and emotional support.
- Coordinated schedules for appointments, ensuring timely transportation and attendance.
- Implemented safety protocols in home environment to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients through attentive assistance with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation while considering dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements for each client.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employed
Guam
01.2015 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented daily routines to foster a structured environment.
- Enhanced problem-solving skills by addressing diverse challenges independently.
- Coordinated schedules and activities to optimize family time and resource allocation.
- Cultivated strong communication skills through engaging with children's educational needs.
- Managed household budgeting, ensuring effective financial planning and expenditure tracking.
- Promoted emotional well-being by creating supportive and nurturing home atmosphere.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Documented children's growth and development.
Paraeducator, Special Education
Guam Department Of Education
Santa Rita, GU
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Supported classroom management strategies to enhance student engagement and behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored instructional materials and resources.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators on academic performance and social skills development.
- Monitored and ensure safety of child.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern High School
Santa Rita, GU06-2004
No Degree - Undeclared
University of Guam
Mangilao, GUSkills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Community involvement
- Student records management
- Serving diverse communities
- Social-emotional learning
Timeline
Teacher
Capitol Childcare Center; Kindercare Learning Centers
05.2025 - Current
In-Home Caregiver
Self
05.2023 - Current
Stay at Home Parent
Self-employed
01.2015 - 05.2025
Paraeducator, Special Education
Guam Department Of Education
08.2005 - 05.2006
No Degree - Undeclared
University of Guam
High School Diploma -
Southern High School