Mayra Aleman
Garland,TX
Summary
Organized Teacher with extensive knowledge of Early Childhood education and specialized lesson plans. Handles classroom sizes up to 20 people while keeping things fun. Successful in motivating students to accomplish goals Resourceful Teacher with 15years of teaching grades Preschool , kindergarten , second and third grade experience. Successful at closely monitoring student growth and assessment comprehensive progress for individual students. Knowledgeable about bilingual education. Creative Teacher designs collaborative learning platforms to enhance educational experience. Combines structured learning with play activities designed for each developmental stage. Well-versed in educational technology and project-based learning. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Focused professional passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development. Skillful in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies. Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BILINGUAL SECOND GRADE TEACHER
DISD
DALLAS, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Participated in parent teacher conferences to discuss student progress and behavior issues.
- Actively participated in staff development workshops designed to improve teaching skills.
- Monitored recess times and provided guidance when needed while promoting physical activity among children.
- Engaged students in hands-on activities related to social studies topics.
- Facilitated meaningful discussions about literature selections during reading time.
- Provided feedback on student progress by utilizing data-driven instruction techniques.
- Created an environment that fostered positive learning experiences for second graders.
- Encouraged students to set individual goals and strive for academic excellence.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods based on each student's ability level.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and reinforced appropriate behavior with positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum projects.
- Assessed student performance through formal and informal assessments throughout the year.
- Instructed small groups of students in remedial or enrichment activities according to their individual needs.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to engage students in the learning process.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of all students in a second grade classroom.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
Dot to Dot
Preschool Teacher
San Diego, CA
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
- Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
- Assessed student psychological, physical and social wellness and monitored progress.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
Real Estate Agent
Citiwide Aliance Realty
Dallas, TX
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Showed residential properties and explained features, value and benefits of available homes.
- Managed sales pipeline by actively following up with prospects and hot leads.
- Promoted property sales through advertisements, open houses and participation in multiple listing services.
- Planned and coordinated open house events to move properties.
- Advertised properties to general public via networking, brochures, ads and multiple listing services to maximize exposure.
- Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers to showcase houses and plots.
- Advised prospective clients on current market activities and optimal buying or selling choices.
- Maintained current and accurate CRM database of prospective customers.
- Generated lists of properties compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
- Facilitated real estate purchases by reviewing listings, accompanying clients to properties and communicating sale conditions.
- Acquired new customers, counseled clients and identified purchasing needs to deliver relevant real estate investments.
- Verified accuracy of documentation and fund disbursements for sales.
- Maintained high referral rates and exceptional feedback from previous clients.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by addressing issues effectively for speedy resolution.
Kindergarten Teacher
DISD
Dallas, TX
06.2005 - 08.2007
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Maximized receptive learning and retained student interest through inquire approach .
- Taught children ages 3 to 5 basic reading and alphabetical skills.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Developed assessments to test student growth.
- Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
- Adapted curriculums to fit bilingual classrooms and include all students.
- Implemented focused lessons for reading readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Taught children ages 3 to 5 to basic reading and alphabetical skills.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
Kindergarten Teacher
The Childcare Group
Dallas, TX
05.2000 - 05.2004
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Increased student academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Normal Miguel F Martinez
Mexico05.1994
Master of Arts - Psicopedagogía
Ciencias De La Educación
Mexico06.1998
Skills
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Behavioral expert
- Excellent classroom management
- Curriculum planning
- Early education specialist
- Educational games
- Disciplinary techniques
- Work ethic
- Fluent in Spanish
- Physically fit
- Organizational skills
- Tutoring and assistance
- Course material preparation
- Assessments and evaluations
- Public speaking
- Student engagement
- Computer skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Faculty Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Recognized as Employee of the Year several years for outstanding performance and team contributions.
- Created highly effective new bilingual activities that significantly impacted efficiency and improve bilingual students language development .
Certification
- Bilingual Generalist-Spanish Grades EC-4 License - (09/15/2021 - 03/31/2027)
- Life and Health Insurance license (california, Texas and New Mexico
- Real Estate License in Texas
Timeline
BILINGUAL SECOND GRADE TEACHER
DISD
02.2021 - Current
Dot to Dot
Preschool Teacher
07.2019 - 02.2021
Real Estate Agent
Citiwide Aliance Realty
01.2016 - 01.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
DISD
06.2005 - 08.2007
Kindergarten Teacher
The Childcare Group
05.2000 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Normal Miguel F Martinez
Master of Arts - Psicopedagogía
Ciencias De La Educación
- Bilingual Generalist-Spanish Grades EC-4 License - (09/15/2021 - 03/31/2027)
- Life and Health Insurance license (california, Texas and New Mexico
- Real Estate License in Texas
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