Kimberly Tellez
McAllen,TX
Summary
I am a dedicated and patient individual seeking a position to utilize my skills in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for children with diverse backgrounds and capabilities where I aim to continue explore new teaching techniques. Currently, I am enrolled in a alternative certification program with TeachUs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Hidalgo County headstart
McAllen , TX
04.2019 - Current
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- build positive, trusting relationships with parents and students
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors among students.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Managed classroom materials and resources effectively to maximize instructional time.
- Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Promoted language acquisition through storytelling or interactive play activities.
Teacher assistant
Hidalgo county headstart
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Supported teachers in preparing materials for lessons and activities.
- Provided instructional support to teachers in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
- Organized classroom materials, including books, supplies, and equipment.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Assessed student learning styles and understanding of material to redirect and optimize teaching strategies.
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher with preparing, typing, copying and filing learning materials.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Monitored student behavior during class time and assisted with discipline issues when necessary.
- Encouraged positive social interaction among students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX12.2015
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
05.2013
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Parent and Student Communication
- Behavior Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Performance Assessments
- Student-Centered Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Progress Monitoring
- Work well in a team environment
- Ability to communicate and interact with others
- Capability to multitask
- Creative and enthusiastic
- Strong desire to instill knowledge and confidence in young children
Certification
- First aid and CPR
- ECIRCLE professional development certificates with Texas School Ready
Languages
Spanish
Limited
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher
Hidalgo County headstart
04.2019 - Current
Teacher assistant
Hidalgo county headstart
04.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
- First aid and CPR
- ECIRCLE professional development certificates with Texas School Ready
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