Leslie Paez
Bronx,New York
Summary
Seasoned Elementary School Teacher from Success Academy Charter Schools, excelling in classroom management and fostering social development. Demonstrated success in enhancing student learning through innovative teaching methods and active listening, achieving significant academic growth. Skilled in behavioral management and parent-teacher communication, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive educational environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
Bronx, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Lead in an ICT classroom my first year teaching (Kindergarten) and now currently teaching a 1st grade general education classroom.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques with children's behaviors and academics.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
- Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
- Encouraged and supported students in setting and achieving personal and academic goals.
- Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
- Monitored lunchroom behavior and enforced appropriate conduct standards.
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
ASSISTANT TEACHER/FLOATER
YMCA
New York, NEW YORK
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Develop and maintain consistent, positive relationships with children and their guardians
- Clean classrooms and organized instruction materials in appropriate locations when needed
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding childs progress/behavior challenges
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving child performance in and out of the classroom
- Utilized various teaching techniques such as demonstrations and hands-on activities in the classroom
- Facilitated safe and effective transitions between activities
PHARMACY CASHIER
Safeheart Pharmacy
New York, NEW YORK
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Answered incoming calls from customers regarding product availability or pricing information
- Exhibited strong problem-solving skills when handling difficult customer situations
- Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task while managing busy workloads during peak hours
- Complied with HIPAA regulations when dealing with confidential patient information
- Developed strong knowledge of company products and services in order to provide customers with accurate information
- Assisted customers in locating items throughout the store as needed
LOTTERY ATTENDANT
Safeheart Pharmacy
New York, NEW YORK
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Accurately recorded all financial transactions related to lottery ticket sales
- Trained new employees on proper procedures for selling lottery tickets
- Prepared detailed reports on daily sales activity for management review
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional attitude
- Exhibited proficiency in operating computerized lottery machines, verifying winning tickets, and dispensing winnings
- Utilized effective communication skills while interacting with customers and co-workers
TUTOR
Triple S Tutoring Center
Bronx, NEW YORK
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Assisted students with developing positive academic strategies to improve learning and boost self-confidence
- Integrated technology into lessons when appropriate
- Mentored and supported students to build their confidence and study skills
- Modeled professional behavior and good study habits both within and outside of tutorial environment
- Created and maintained warm and welcoming tutoring environment conducive to learning
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PSYCHOLOGY
City College of New York
New York, New York, US06.2023
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Early Childhood Education
- Social Development
- Mental Health
- Safety and Supervision
- Spanish
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Behavioral management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Oral communication
- Classroom management
- Empathy and patience
- Child development
- Emotional intelligence
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Standardized tests
Languages
Spanish, Advanced
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Success Academy Charter Schools
08.2023 - Current
ASSISTANT TEACHER/FLOATER
YMCA
03.2022 - 08.2023
PHARMACY CASHIER
Safeheart Pharmacy
08.2021 - 02.2022
LOTTERY ATTENDANT
Safeheart Pharmacy
08.2021 - 02.2022
TUTOR
Triple S Tutoring Center
07.2017 - 09.2018
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PSYCHOLOGY
City College of New York
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