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Karen Potes

Karen Potes

Staten Island,NY

Summary

I strive to be a nurturing educator who respects each child’s own growth development. My educational and professional experiences, have equipped me to provide enthusiastic and consistent instruction for a wide range of age groups. I am aproactive, responsible and committed person,willing to learn every day with the ability to assume different responsibilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Infants and Toddler Lead Teacher

Tiny Treasures Academy
Staten Island, NY
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with diaper changes and assisted children with toileting needs when necessary.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Developed and implemented daily lesson plans to support infant development.

• Supporting gross and fine motor skills

  • Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
  • Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, storytelling, dramatic play.
  • Assisted in potty training young children when needed.
  • Supervised students during lunchtime and outdoor play periods as well as nap times.

Packer

Amazon
Staten Island, NY
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Labeled boxes, crates, and other containers accurately.
  • Packied products in accordance with specified instructions.

Contract Administrator

Mayor's Office Cali- Colombia
Colombia
11.2016 - 09.2019
  • Provided updates on status of contract processes to upper management and other important personnel.
  • Receipt and filling of correspondences.
  • customer support.

Reading Facilitator

Public Library Jorge Garces Borrero
Colombia
06.2016 - 11.2016
  • Encouraging participation from all students by implementing cooperative learning activities that foster teamwork.

Paraprofessional

Bilingual Montessori School
Colombia
09.2015 - 07.2016
  • Create and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
  • Offering students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Assisting teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.

Event Coordinator

Arranzanzan Events
Colombia
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.

Pre- K, First and Second Grade Lead Teacher

Public School Francisco Jose LLoreda Mera
Colombia
07.2013 - 07.2015
  • Accompaniment and support in pedagogical and academic activities.
  • Preparation and design of lesson plans.
  • Developing and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Working with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
  • Organizing activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
  • Implementing behavior management strategies for all students in accordance with school policies.

First Grade Lead Teacher

Alegre Horizonte School
Colombia
09.2012 - 07.2013
  • Accompaniment and support in pedagogical and academic activities.
  • Preparation and design of lesson plans.
  • Developing and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Working with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
  • Organizing activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.

Pre- Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Alegre Horizonte School
09.2011 - 07.2012
  • Accompaniment and support in pedagogical and academic activities.
  • preparation and design of lesson plans.
  • Developing and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Working with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
  • Organizing activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.

Pre- Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Liceo Infantil un Mundo de Suenos
Colombia
09.2010 - 07.2011
  • Accompaniment and support in pedagogical and academic activities.
  • preparation and design of lesson plans.
  • Developing and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
  • Working with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
  • Organizing activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.

Teacher Assistant Pre K

Alegre Horizonte School
Colombia
09.2009 - 06.2010
  • Accompaniment and support in pedagogical activities.
  • Preparation and design of lesson plans.

Education

Foreing Languages -

Universidad Santiago De Cali
Colombia
01-2020

Montessori Trainng -

MOLAT (Montessori Latinoamerica)
Colombia
01.2016

Some College (No Degree) -

Institucion Educativa Normal Superior Santiago De Cali
Colombia
06-2011

High School Diploma -

Institucion Educativa Tecnico Industrial Jose Maria Carbonel Ede # 1
Colombia
07-2008

Skills

  • Communication
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Supervision and Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Fluent in Spanish

Name

Karen Lizeth Potes Gonzalez

Languages

English
Limited
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Infants and Toddler Lead Teacher

Tiny Treasures Academy
02.2022 - Current

Packer

Amazon
11.2020 - 01.2022

Contract Administrator

Mayor's Office Cali- Colombia
11.2016 - 09.2019

Reading Facilitator

Public Library Jorge Garces Borrero
06.2016 - 11.2016

Paraprofessional

Bilingual Montessori School
09.2015 - 07.2016

Pre- K, First and Second Grade Lead Teacher

Public School Francisco Jose LLoreda Mera
07.2013 - 07.2015

First Grade Lead Teacher

Alegre Horizonte School
09.2012 - 07.2013

Event Coordinator

Arranzanzan Events
01.2012 - 12.2015

Pre- Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Alegre Horizonte School
09.2011 - 07.2012

Pre- Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Liceo Infantil un Mundo de Suenos
09.2010 - 07.2011

Teacher Assistant Pre K

Alegre Horizonte School
09.2009 - 06.2010

Foreing Languages -

Universidad Santiago De Cali

Montessori Trainng -

MOLAT (Montessori Latinoamerica)

Some College (No Degree) -

Institucion Educativa Normal Superior Santiago De Cali

High School Diploma -

Institucion Educativa Tecnico Industrial Jose Maria Carbonel Ede # 1
Karen Potes