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Leslie Guerra

Zapata,TX

Summary

A dedicated maternal educator, effective in improving course strength and modernizing instruction with a fresh and forward-thinking approach to education. Bringing understanding of traditional and contemporary approaches, instructional strategies, and materials offerings. Trained in assessment, and head-start requirements. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, highly organized and thorough with a flexible mentality. Ready to help the team achieve goals.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Maternal Educator

Avance
07.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Partnered with adults and adolescents to provide safe and educational experiences.
  • Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse families. Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep families engaged.
  • Empower enrolled pregnant women, adolescents, and other vital family members in interactive alliance-building approach and in family partnership services.
  • Work in conjunction with the family engagement team's members who specialize in health, early learning, disabilities, and other areas to encourage families to participate fully in all facets of our program.
  • Develop and sustain partnerships with community partners to improve access to services and training that families have prioritized as essential areas for growth.
  • Fostering trusting and beneficial relationships with families while maintaining strong emphasis on building relationships
  • Plan for infants' transition to program enrollment with involvement of parent(s) in creation of program choices, and, as necessary, provide family support during transition.
  • Established and implemented school readiness, goals, and objectives for home-based students.
  • Built strong relationships with families through positive attitudes and attentive responses.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of company mission and goals.

Business Owner

Apache Directional Drilling
05.2020 - Current
  • Consulted with team members to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Gathered realistic budgets based on costs and fees for successfully operating the business.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Fostered positive, proactive, and professional relationships to achieve short- and long-term business goals.
  • Assisted clients with developing and maintaining capital plans to sufficiently meet development and remodel obligations.
  • Identified workflow inefficiencies to formulate and implement operational improvements at the network level.

Head Start Teacher

Community Development Institue
03.2017 - 05.2020
  • Monitored the classroom to verify a safe and secure environment.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social, and intellectual growth.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities. Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet the needs of young learners.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure the performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet standards.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Met with students, parents, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Understood strategic direction set by management related to team goals.
  • Adapted to existing methods and procedures to create alternative solutions.
  • Restructured procedures through coordination with the director to create a thriving classroom.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Employed Classroom Assessment Scoring System

Teacher Student Internship

Zapata County Independent School District
01.2016 - 12.2016

• Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.

• Reported back to the instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.

• Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.

• Collaborated with classroom teachers to learn about current standards and best practices.

• Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain a positive environment.

• Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies

Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX
12.2016

Skills

  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Student Interaction
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Team Teaching and Collaboration
  • Positive Student Engagement
  • Educational Strategies
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Select Curricula
  • Educational Improvements
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Interpersonal and Written Communication
  • Social and life skills educator

Affiliations

Throughout my career as a Maternal Educator, I have successfully established partnerships to provide resources to the Avance Maternal and Home-Based Program with the following:

Driscoll Injury Prevention Program

Texas Department of State Health Services

Early Childhood Intervention Program

Zapata High School

Timeline

Maternal Educator

Avance
07.2020 - Current

Business Owner

Apache Directional Drilling
05.2020 - Current

Head Start Teacher

Community Development Institue
03.2017 - 05.2020

Teacher Student Internship

Zapata County Independent School District
01.2016 - 12.2016

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

Texas A&M International University

Bachelor of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies

Texas A&M International University
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