Kristin Ayala
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Dedicated and responsive professional 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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Hidalgo County Headstart
San Juan , TX
07.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
Provider
A&M Home Health Care
Edinburg , TX
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Provided companionship to patients by talking, listening and engaging in activities such as reading or playing board games.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the residents and patients.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient's home.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX05-2020
Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX12-2017
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Motivating students
- Parent and student communication
- Public Speaking
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Play-Based Learning
- Developmentally-appropriate plans
- Early Childhood Education
- Social Development
- Special Needs Support
- Curriculum Planning
- Progress notes updates
- Early intervention services
- Classroom Management
- Activity implementation
Accomplishments
- Deans List
Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Teacher
Hidalgo County Headstart
07.2022 - Current
Provider
A&M Home Health Care
01.2021 - 09.2024
- CPR Certified
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Interdisciplinary Studies
South Texas College
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