Leslie J. Robles Acevedo
Elementary Teacher
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Primary Education Teacher with experience in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and exam preparation. Proven track record of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic achievement and fostering social skills and character development. Motivated to continue learning and growing professionally.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
03.2023 - Current
- Use data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Implement positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Establish strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Increase parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Collaborate with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implement behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Assess student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Plan lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
Head Start Lead Teacher
United Community Center
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Develops, weekly plans, and implements age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) aligned with Head Start Development and Early Learning Framework and Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards.
- Performs on-going developmental evaluations of children as required by funding sources and develops lesson plans and follows curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child.
- On an on-going basis, plans, evaluates and improves the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
- Provides responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group.
- Prepares developmental progress reports as needed.
- Demonstrates cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans.
- Completes child transition and orientation of the classroom with parents.
- Maintains ongoing, open communication with parents/ caregivers.
- Provides a classroom environment that encourages parent participation.
- Ensures that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experiences clear communication with teaching staff.
- Conducts two parent conferences and home visits a year to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests.
- Serves as a liaison with children's families to ensure smooth transition from home to childcare setting and transitions from classroom to classroom when needed.
- Assists families with children's transitions from toddler to preschool and from preschool to kindergarten. Maintains accurate, complete and timely client and agency records.
- Completes daily meal and attendance records. Maintains up to date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profile and other records as needed.
- Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Developed a positive classroom environment through consistent communication, clear expectations, and mutual respect.
Educational Consultant
Freelance
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Provide training and professional development to teachers and school administrators to create new teaching strategies that foster student learning.
- Collaboration in writing proposals.
- Monitoring to demonstrate compliance with Head Start and Child Care Program Performance Standards and areas for improvement.
- Design improvement plans for compliance with policies.
- Provide advice, review and develop procedures in accordance with appropriate practices in early childhood programs.
- Provide guidance on curriculum, resources and teaching styles.
- Guide and collaborate in decision making to improve school systems, corporations, and educational environments.
- Collaboration in writing proposals.
- Monitoring to demonstrate compliance with the Performance Standards of the Head Start and Child Care programs.
- Design improvement plans for compliance with policies.
- Review and develop procedures in accordance with appropriate practices in early childhood programs.
Center Director
Sor Isolina Ferre Centers, Inc.
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with parents to enhance communication channels, strengthening the home-school partnership for improved student outcomes.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering collaboration among staff members and addressing conflicts professionally.
- Advocated for educational programs that addressed unique needs of the community, leading to more relevant offerings at the center.
- Fostered an inclusive culture within the center by promoting diversity awareness among staff members and addressing any discriminatory behaviors swiftly.
- Increased staff productivity with regular training sessions, clear expectations, and constructive feedback.
- Implemented data-driven decision making to improve overall center performance in key areas.
- Coordinated fundraising efforts, securing essential resources for program expansion and improvement.
- Maximized grant funding opportunities by researching potential sources diligently and submitting well-crafted proposals, securing crucial financial support for center programs.
- Ensured facility maintenance met safety standards while keeping costs low through careful vendor selection and contract negotiation.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly through observations, providing actionable feedback that led to professional growth.
- Optimized enrollment processes to attract diverse student populations and meet target numbers consistently.
- Managed center budget for optimal resource allocation and financial stability.
- Organized special events such as open houses or workshops to showcase center achievements while engaging parents in their children''s education.
- Oversaw daily operations, streamlining processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Led team of educators in creating innovative curriculum that aligned with state standards and promoted student success.
- Achieved accreditation requirements by ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Enhanced center performance by implementing strategic plans and monitoring progress towards goals.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans for disasters, security issues, and injuries.
- Kept facility in compliance with all applicable standards and laws.
- Worked with other departments, local governmental organizations and community groups to provide well-rounded host of services for patrons.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Regional Educational Coordinator
Puerto Rico Department Of The Family (ACUDEN)
01.2004 - 06.2019
- Effectively support the planning, coordination and implementation of educational services for infants, mothers, preschoolers and families of the Head Start/Early Head Start delegate agencies of the Southern Region of Puerto Rico.
- Identify needs in the program to provide technical assistance, curricular, programmatic and administrative advice to educational staff and management.
- Ensure compliance with federal performance standards, policies and procedures established by the grantee.
- Implement data-driven strategies to monitor student progress.
- Provide guidance on implementing project-based learning approaches that fostered critical thinking skills in students while increasing their creativity levels.
- Develop and execute targeted professional development programs to improve teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.
- Advocate for evidence-based teaching methodologies that lead to more efficient lesson planning techniques among educators at the institutional level.
- Collaborate with colleagues from all areas of child services to ensure smooth delivery of instruction in various subject areas.
- Assist in grant writing efforts to secure funding for essential educational resources and school improvements.
- Promote a culture of collaboration through regular meetings with interdisciplinary teams focused on aligning curricula and instructional practices.
- Conduct classroom observations to provide constructive feedback to teachers and ultimately improve teaching practices and student success rates.
- Conduct classroom observation using Classroom Scoring System (CLASS) to measure child-adult interactions.
- Participate in workshops, seminars, educational programs and other activities that promote professional growth and development.
- Evaluate programs and monitor implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Plan and implement staff development and in-service training programs to improve knowledge and skills.
- Collaborate in the design of administrative documents, evaluation tests, procedures, operational plans and work documents.
- Ensure progress on educational goals and objectives, including school readiness goals.
- Conduct and coordinate training, orientations and workshops to improve teaching skills.
- Participate in programmatic monitoring, evaluations and validations that will be carried out through the donee.
- Collaborate with the Central Office Supervisor in the planning, organization, coordination and supervision of educational and administrative services.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Management And Leadership
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - General Education
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
Ponce, PR 05.2001 -
Skills
Affiliations
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Member No. 894198
Certification
Teacher Provisional License
Timeline
Teacher Provisional License
07-2023
First Grade Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
03.2023 - Current
Child Development Associalte (CDA)
10-2022
Puerto Rico Teacher Certificate
04-2021
Head Start Lead Teacher
United Community Center
03.2021 - 03.2023
Educational Consultant
Freelance
07.2019 - 02.2021
Center Director
Sor Isolina Ferre Centers, Inc.
06.2018 - 06.2019
Regional Educational Coordinator
Puerto Rico Department Of The Family (ACUDEN)
01.2004 - 06.2019
Master of Education - Educational Management And Leadership
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - General Education
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
05.2001 -