Dedicated person who is willing to learn and take new challenges. Able to manage a positive and nurture classroom environment, especially in an Early Childhood setting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Baker Ripley
11.2008 - 08.2023
Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning, Science and Social Studies.
Conducted Small groups.
Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
Collaborated with the HISD teacher.
Knowledgeable of SAVVAS.
CPR certified.
Teacher Asssistant
HISD
08.2007 - 11.2008
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Supported the afterschool program and tutored students.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
HISD
08.2006 - 07.2007
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Substituted mainly in Early Childhood settings.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Substituted as a long term sub at an Early Childhood center.
Bilingual First Grade Teacher
HISD
01.2005 - 09.2006
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.