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Education
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Teacher
Madeline  Polanco

Madeline Polanco

Teacher
Davenport,FL

Summary

Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 28 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Passionate Teaching Assistant offering [Number]-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Professional educator with demonstrated expertise in early childhood education and leadership. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving measurable educational outcomes. Known for reliability, effective communication, and ability to inspire both students and colleagues.

Overview

30
30

Years of Teaching experience

Work History

Lead VPK Teacher

Tampa Bay Christian Academy
Tampa, FL
09.2019 - Current
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Instructed groups of up to Number students and provided individual support as needed.
  • Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.

Summer Camp Counselor

Bayshore Christian School Inc.
Tampa, FL
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Worked with Number children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels over Timeframe.

Elementary School Teacher

Reborn Christian Academy
Kissimmee, FL
10.2016 - 06.2018
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Maintained student portfolios used for monitoring skills assessments and work samples needed for promotion and to monitor areas needing improvement.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Instructed according to Common Core Standards as part of federal funding mandates for education.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
  • Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
  • Increased standardized test scores by Number% in Number years.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.

Education

Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Elementary Education

Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez: Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Campus Virtual
Tampa, FL
06.2014

Master in Theology - Theological Studies

Bible College
Brandon, FL
11.2014

Associate of Arts And Sciences - Medical Secretarial

Caribbean University
Bayamon, PR
12.1980

Childhood Development Associates - CDA

Brewster Thecnical
Tampa, FL
06.2004

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student progress reporting
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Supervision
  • Bilingual Spanish/English
  • Lesson Planning
  • Elementary education
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Child development
  • Organization
  • Curriculum design
  • Student Progress Reporting
  • Training in food handling preparation

Timeline

Lead VPK Teacher

Tampa Bay Christian Academy
09.2019 - Current

Summer Camp Counselor

Bayshore Christian School Inc.
04.2019 - 08.2019

Elementary School Teacher

Reborn Christian Academy
10.2016 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts For Teaching - Elementary Education

Sistema Universitario Ana G. Mendez: Universidad Ana G. Mendez - Campus Virtual

Master in Theology - Theological Studies

Bible College

Associate of Arts And Sciences - Medical Secretarial

Caribbean University

Childhood Development Associates - CDA

Brewster Thecnical