Maria Telfort
Homestead,Florida
Summary
Dynamic educator and mentor with a rich background at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, adept in lesson planning and verbal communication. Excelled in fostering community involvement and serving diverse communities, including special needs students. Demonstrated proficiency in English, Creol, and some Spanish, enhancing Adults with disabilities and young students comprehension and engagement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. Teacher Assistant
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
12.2020 - Current
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, leading to increased involvement in their child''s education.
- Assisted with curriculum planning and materials selection.
- Attended professional development workshops and conferences to stay current with educational trends and best practices.
- Implemented project-based learning activities for real-world application of concepts, enhancing student understanding and retention.
- Actively engaged in ongoing curriculum development efforts to ensure alignment with state standards and relevance for all learners.
Life Skills Development Level 1 ( Companion)
Loren's Services Inc.
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Encouraged independence through skill-building exercises tailored to each client''s unique abilities and limitations.
- Promoted a sense of belonging for clients by engaging them in meaningful conversations about their lives, hobbies, or experiences.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Established trusting relationships with clients through attentive listening skills and genuine empathy towards their personal struggles.
- Ensured safety of clients through diligent monitoring of their physical and emotional needs.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate care and companionship.
- Developed personalized recreational activities that catered to individual interests, fostering mental stimulation and enjoyment.
Lead Instructor
Wow Center /Adult Day Training Center)
07.2010 - 12.2020
- Developed positive relationships with students built on trust and respect, encouraging open communication and mutual support within the class community.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, connecting abstract concepts to students'' everyday lives.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and best practices, applying new knowledge to enhance teaching methods.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Paraprofessional
Miami Dade County School Board
08.2001 - 02.2008
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
School Crossing Guard ( Assistant Supervisor)
Miami Dade Police Department in Doral
01.1997 - 08.2001
- Maintained a safe environment for students with consistent enforcement of school zone speed limits and traffic rules.
- Used signs, hand signals and flags to control car and foot traffic conditions.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices related to student transportation safety guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, including incident reports and any observed safety concerns near the school grounds.
- Upheld a professional demeanor while consistently wearing required uniform, badge, and safety equipment.
- Educated pedestrians about crossing rules and road safety.
- Worked with superiors to develop optimal traffic routing and control plans for each site.
- Submitted documentation and reports to upper management.
- Supervised the daily operations of crossing guards to ensure the safety of students and pedestrians.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida International University
Miami, FL12-2023
Associate of Science - Human Services
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL06-2010
GED -
Robert Morgan Educational Center
18180 S.W. 122 Avenue., Miami, Fl. 3317701-2001
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Verbal and written communication
- FLUENT IN English, Creol, some Spanish
- Community involvement
- Special needs students
- Serving diverse communities
- Computer literate
Timeline
SR. Teacher Assistant
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
12.2020 - Current
Life Skills Development Level 1 ( Companion)
Loren's Services Inc.
03.2019 - 12.2020
Lead Instructor
Wow Center /Adult Day Training Center)
07.2010 - 12.2020
Paraprofessional
Miami Dade County School Board
08.2001 - 02.2008
School Crossing Guard ( Assistant Supervisor)
Miami Dade Police Department in Doral
01.1997 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida International University
Associate of Science - Human Services
Miami Dade College
GED -
Robert Morgan Educational Center
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