Liz Evelyn Batista Flores
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at International School of Tucson, excelling in student engagement and special needs support. Known for implementing innovative teaching strategies and fostering strong community relationships, leading to significant academic success. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities, consistently enhancing learning experiences for diverse student populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
International School of Tucson
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Lead Nursery Teacher
International School of Tucson
06.2017 - 06.2024
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and families, fostering a supportive community around the nursery school program.
- Boosted children''s social development by organizing collaborative group activities, promoting positive interactions among peers.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by conducting regular meetings and providing detailed progress reports for each child.
- Implemented early intervention strategies for students struggling with developmental milestones, leading to increased academic success.
Nursery Teacher
Outer Limits School
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Implemented creative arts projects to develop fine motor skills and encourage self-expression among nursery-aged children.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and materials, such as visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Promoted social-emotional development by fostering a nurturing classroom environment where children felt safe, respected, and valued.
- Coordinated with support staff such as special education teachers or therapists to address individual student needs effectively within the classroom setting.
Lead Nursery Teacher
Children's Place
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and families, fostering a supportive community around the nursery school program.
Nursery Teacher
Imagination Preschool and Childcare
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and materials, such as visual aids and hands-on activities.
- Coordinated with support staff such as special education teachers or therapists to address individual student needs effectively within the classroom setting.
Lead Nursery Teacher
Early Bird
01.2010 - 10.2011
- Implemented early intervention strategies for students struggling with developmental milestones, leading to increased academic success.
- Collaborated with colleagues in cross-curricular initiatives, creating well-rounded learning opportunities for all students.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rincon Highschool
Tucson, AZ05-2007
Skills
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- Flexibility
- Team work
- Multitask
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum that improved kindergarten readiness scores by 25% over two years, with particular focus on early literacy and social-emotional development
- Led a team of 4 assistant teachers while maintaining direct supervision of 15 children, achieving 100% compliance with state licensing requirements and receiving excellent ratings in all annual inspections
- Created innovative parent communication system using weekly newsletters and digital updates, resulting in 95% positive feedback from families and increased parent involvement in classroom activities
- Designed and executed individualized development plans for children with diverse needs, successfully integrating children with special needs into the mainstream classroom environment
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Child Development & Early Learning Psychology
- Children's Literature & Storytelling
- Educational Games & Interactive Learning
- Arts & Crafts
- Music & Movement Education
- Multicultural Education & Diversity
- Special Education & Adaptive Learning Techniques
- Environmental Education & Nature Activities
- Child Safety & First Aid
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
International School of Tucson
07.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Nursery Teacher
International School of Tucson
06.2017 - 06.2024
Nursery Teacher
Outer Limits School
08.2015 - 05.2017
Lead Nursery Teacher
Children's Place
12.2012 - 06.2013
Nursery Teacher
Imagination Preschool and Childcare
02.2012 - 05.2012
Lead Nursery Teacher
Early Bird
01.2010 - 10.2011
High School Diploma -
Rincon Highschool
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