Liss Rivera
New Haven,CT
Summary
Motivated professional offering Masters in Education. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Passionate about positively impacting families and children's lives. Helping improve academic performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher for ORR
The Children Community Program of Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, CT
12.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
Head Teacher/Teacher
LULAC Head Start
New Haven, CT
08.2016 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related, or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Engaged students and boosted their understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities and behaviors.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate thefamily's needs and develop an individualized service plan.
- Assisted parents in understanding the importance of their role as a primary teacher for their children.
Floater/Teacher
Community Renewal Team
Hartford , CT
11.2006 - 01.2013
- Kept class space organized, clean, and learning-focused for optimal student development.
- Monitored children in classroom spaces, common areas, and on the playground to maintain optimal safety.
- Related well to parents and kept each informed about new daycare activities or behavioral concerns.
- Promoted exploration and student-led learning in children.
- Read aloud and play alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Conducted home visits to evaluate thefamily's needs and develop an individualized service plan.
Education
Masters - Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Child Studies
Post University
Waterbury, CT01.2021
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Post University
Waterbury, CT10.2019
Child Development Associate (CDA) -
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT03.2007
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Early Childhood Education
- Home Visits
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Providing Information and Resources
- Child Development
- Parent Communication
- Reporting and documenting
Language
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Timeline
Lead Teacher for ORR
The Children Community Program of Connecticut
12.2022 - Current
Head Teacher/Teacher
LULAC Head Start
08.2016 - 12.2024
Floater/Teacher
Community Renewal Team
11.2006 - 01.2013
Masters - Education
Post University
Bachelor of Science - Child Studies
Post University
Associates Degree - Early Childhood Education
Post University
Child Development Associate (CDA) -
Capital Community College