Maria Cova Perez
Davenport,FL
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Head Start Orange County
Orlando , Florida
2023.09 - Current
- Assisted in developing IEPs for special education students as needed.
- Prepared reports on student performance for administrators.
- Evaluated student work using established criteria.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving student performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Assessed student progress through observation, testing, and feedback from teachers.
- Facilitated communication between families and school personnel about issues relating to students' academic progress.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
- Utilized technology such as computers, projectors, iPads. to enhance lessons.
- Attended faculty meetings as requested by the lead teacher.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
Lead Teacher
YMCA Central Florida Child Care
Kissimmee , FL
2021.10 - 2023.09
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
ESOL Teacher
St. Lucie Public Schools
Port Saint Lucie , FL
2021.01 - 2021.08
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Assisted department head in establishing daily schedules, curriculum and ESL activities.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
Lead Teacher
Colegio Venezolano Dr. Jose Maria Vargas
Acarigua Venezuela , Portuguesa Venezuela
1999.09 - 2002.07
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
- Organized field trips or extra-curricular activities for students under their supervision.
Education
Teacher Education
Teacher Education University.
Universidad Pedagogica Libertador, Venezuela07.2013
Bachelor - Law
Universidad Central De Venezuela
Caracas Venezuela07.1996
Teacher Educ
Skills
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Skills Development
- Individualized Instruction
- Individualized Education Plans
- Professional Development
- Oral communication
- Teaching strategies
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safe learning environment
Certification
- Certified SPECIAL NEEDS APPROPRIATE PRACTICES. DCF - August, 20,2022
- Certified HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION. DCF- 2021-12-03
- Certified STAFF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CHILD CARE. The Learning Center. 12-7-2021
- Certified EARLY LITERACY FOR CHILDREN AGE BIRTH THROUGH THREE. DCF. - October 13,2021
- Certified CHILD CARE FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIONS. DCF- 2022-08-20
- Certified IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. DCF- 2022-08-20
- Certified INFANT AND TODDLER APPROPRIATE PRACTICES. DCF - 2022-08-20
- Certified CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. DCF- 2022-08-20
- Certified UNDERSTANDING DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES. DCF - 2022-08-20
- Certified CHILDREN HAVE PERSONALITY TOO 3.0 Handprint Teachable. com - 04-07-2022
- Certified DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION 2.0 Handprint Teachable.com - 04-07-2022
- Certified IF MAMA AIN'T HAPPY Handprint Teachable.com -04-07-2022
- Certified BOREDOM BUSTERS 2.0 Handprint Teachable. com - 04-11-2022
- Certified EARLY EDUCATION MORE THAN A JOB. Handprint Teachable.com. 04-11-2022
- Certified DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PARENTS FOR STAFF 2.0 . Handprint Teachable.com 04-20-2022
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Head Start Orange County
2023.09 - Current
Lead Teacher
YMCA Central Florida Child Care
2021.10 - 2023.09
ESOL Teacher
St. Lucie Public Schools
2021.01 - 2021.08
Lead Teacher
Colegio Venezolano Dr. Jose Maria Vargas
1999.09 - 2002.07
Teacher Education
Teacher Education University.
Bachelor - Law
Universidad Central De Venezuela
Teacher Educ
- Certified SPECIAL NEEDS APPROPRIATE PRACTICES. DCF - August, 20,2022
- Certified HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUTRITION. DCF- 2021-12-03
- Certified STAFF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CHILD CARE. The Learning Center. 12-7-2021
- Certified EARLY LITERACY FOR CHILDREN AGE BIRTH THROUGH THREE. DCF. - October 13,2021
- Certified CHILD CARE FACILITY RULES AND REGULATIONS. DCF- 2022-08-20
- Certified IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. DCF- 2022-08-20
- Certified INFANT AND TODDLER APPROPRIATE PRACTICES. DCF - 2022-08-20
- Certified CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. DCF- 2022-08-20
- Certified UNDERSTANDING DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES. DCF - 2022-08-20
- Certified CHILDREN HAVE PERSONALITY TOO 3.0 Handprint Teachable. com - 04-07-2022
- Certified DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION 2.0 Handprint Teachable.com - 04-07-2022
- Certified IF MAMA AIN'T HAPPY Handprint Teachable.com -04-07-2022
- Certified BOREDOM BUSTERS 2.0 Handprint Teachable. com - 04-11-2022
- Certified EARLY EDUCATION MORE THAN A JOB. Handprint Teachable.com. 04-11-2022
- Certified DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PARENTS FOR STAFF 2.0 . Handprint Teachable.com 04-20-2022
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