Laura Álvarez
Mamaroneck,NY
Summary
Motivated Teacher dedicated to children's educational needs and development. Well-versed in presenting comprehensive lesson plans and assessing and recording student progress. Focused and diligent professional with in-depth knowledge of teaching best practices and strong moral values.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Au Pair
Cultural Care
Mamaroneck, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Helped children develop social skills through positive reinforcement of behavior.
- Engaged in creative problem solving techniques when faced with challenging situations.
- Took initiative in researching new ways to engage the children through educational activities outside of the home setting.
- Assisted with homework assignments in all subject areas on an as needed basis.
- Organized age appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, reading time, and music.
Waitress
Calabajío
Granada, Spain
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Followed all safety and sanitation regulations when handling food or drinks.
- Set up banquet rooms for special events including weddings, parties, business meetings.
- Set up tables according to specific event requirements or guidelines.
Museum Educator
Parque de las Ciencias
Granada, Spain
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitor visits and ensure that visitors have a good experience in the Museum.
- Created lesson plans based on current and relevant topics in museum education.
- Organized events such as lectures, workshops and talks to promote interest in museum exhibits for visitors ages 5 years old and up.
- Delivered guided tours, presenting scripted information and answering questions.
Private Teacher
Private Home
Granada, Spain
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Instructed classes of every subject of school in the language of english
- Instructed classes using various teaching methods such as lectures, demonstrations.
- Utilized technology-based tools to enhance instruction and facilitate learning.
Certified Teacher Assistant
Centro Concertado Juan XXIII- Cartuja
Granada, Spain
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with teachers to develop lesson plans that meet state standards for educational content and achievement levels.
- Instructed students individually or in groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Utilized technology resources such as computers, tablets, projectors and interactive whiteboards.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
Education
Graduated in Primary Education With A Major in Mathematics And Experimental Sciences - Education
Centro De Magisterio La Inmaculada
Granada07-2021
High School Diploma -
Instituto De Educación Secundaria Severo Ochoa
Spain 07-2015
Skills
- Culture-based activities
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Fluent in Spanish
- Fluent in English
- Technology Integration
- Child Development
- Skilled with Prezi
- Motivating students
- Creative lesson planning
- Educational Support
- Group Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Effective listening
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Elementary Education
Certification
- Cambridge English Certificate, 2016
- Intro to Marketing and Branding, Monroe College, 2023
- Social Media, creating content and personal branding, Classroom Aupair, 2023
- Grammar & Writing, Monroe College, 2024
- Protección Civil in Spain, 2018
- FuturSkill Manpower, 2021
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Au Pair
Cultural Care
09.2022 - Current
Waitress
Calabajío
06.2022 - 08.2023
Museum Educator
Parque de las Ciencias
06.2021 - 05.2022
Private Teacher
Private Home
01.2019 - 06.2019
Certified Teacher Assistant
Centro Concertado Juan XXIII- Cartuja
09.2018 - 01.2019
Graduated in Primary Education With A Major in Mathematics And Experimental Sciences - Education
Centro De Magisterio La Inmaculada
High School Diploma -
Instituto De Educación Secundaria Severo Ochoa