Highly motivated educator with a natural ability to establish strong connections with students and create an inviting learning environment. Dedicated to helping children develop the skills needed to become successful in the future.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventionist
Laureate Charter Academy
09.2024 - Current
Determined appropriate interventions and planned support milestones.
Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification.
Developed personalized interventions for 11 students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
Implemented support materials in Mathematics, English and Language Arts to individual and small groups.
Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
Enhanced knowledge by attending weekly trainings and adopting new technologies.
Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
Helped students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
Early Childhood Educator
Massachussets Institute of Technology -TCC Koch
07.2023 - 08.2024
Assessed each child's developmental progress through observations and documentations daily for approximately 10 children
Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Planned creative lessons that promoted problem-solving, critical thinking, and self-expression
Provided a safe and secure learning environment by adhering to health and safety standards
Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to help enhance and improve skills
Collaborated with other educators to plan and implement age-appropriate curricula for the children, by leading a meeting once per week to discuss each one of the child's mile stones and areas of support
Planned and implemented activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of children in the program
Lead Educator
Kate & Allie's Child Care Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
Responsible for creating weekly educational lesson plans for 20 students
Coordinate daily classroom schedules and logistics for holiday events and celebrations
Support parent-student digital portal application updates and communications
Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behavior in the classroom
Cultivated strong relationships with students through personalized attention
Encouraged critical thinking by posing questions about the material being studied
Applied patience and understanding when dealing with challenging student behavior
STEM Education Program Assistant
Girlstart STEM Afterschool Program
05.2018 - 06.2019
Organized logistics for science experiments and activities to promote girls' interest in STEM fields
Managed program applicants' critical data collection and entry, with more than 100 applications per term
Coordinated warehouse materials inventory for community science-focused events
High School Student Advisor
Young Owls Leadership Program, Rice University
05.2018 - 06.2018
In charge of managing schedules and payroll of 15+ employees
Coordinated weekly sports tournaments and logistics of recurring private events
Managed weekly inventory, budget, logistics, and supplier purchase orders and deliveries
Helped oversee the daily operations of the store, managing staff and inventory
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2019
Associate of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05.2019
Skills
Bilingual
Microsoft Office Suite Programs Proficient
Curriculum planning
Child assessment
Gross and fine motor skills development
Social-Emotional Learning
Creative Thinking
Skill building expertise
Improvement plans
Individualized support
Continuous professional development
Certification
Early Education Certification - State of Massachusetts
CPR Certified
Awards
Houston Community College Student of the Month Award, 08/01/18
The National Society of Leadership and Success Member, 08/01/18
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Interventionist
Laureate Charter Academy
09.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Massachussets Institute of Technology -TCC Koch
07.2023 - 08.2024
Lead Educator
Kate & Allie's Child Care Center
08.2022 - 06.2023
STEM Education Program Assistant
Girlstart STEM Afterschool Program
05.2018 - 06.2019
High School Student Advisor
Young Owls Leadership Program, Rice University
05.2018 - 06.2018
Early Education Certification - State of Massachusetts
CPR Certified
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - Multidisciplinary Studies
Houston Community College
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