Karen Ramirez Portillo
Washington,DC
Summary
Dedicated and responsive School Associate Substitute Teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Fellow
Mundo Verde Public Charter School
Washington, DC
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Supported diverse student needs through individualized attention and guidance.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and provide feedback.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
School Associate Substitute Teacher
Mundo Verde Public Charter School
Washington , DC
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Extended Day Teacher
Mundo Verde Public Charter School
Washington , DC
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Maintained safe and supportive environments to meet individual needs of each child.
- Developed and oversaw diverse activities to promote learning and engage children.
- Applied behavior management techniques to maintain group discipline and reinforce good behaviors.
- Collaborated with program director to optimize activities, lesson plans and policies.
- Created special events to highlight program to prospective students and families.
- Assessed student needs and identified specific goals to improve academic performance.
- Organized and set up classrooms in preparation for lessons.
- Instructed students on safe and proper use of supplies and equipment.
- Completed daily reports on student progress towards academic and social goals.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Skills
- Results-focused
- Video conferencing
- Compliance
- Individualized care
- Technology savvy
- Activity planning
- Behavior modeling
- Flexible
- Proficient in Excel, Word Microsoft Office
Timeline
Teaching Fellow
Mundo Verde Public Charter School
08.2022 - Current
School Associate Substitute Teacher
Mundo Verde Public Charter School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Extended Day Teacher
Mundo Verde Public Charter School
10.2019 - 08.2021