Mildred Jaen
Miami,FL
Summary
Skilled Elementary School Teacher highly effective at providing individualized support to all students.
Motivated Elementary School Teacher enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials, as well as social and general learning skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Miami Dade County Public Schools
09.2005 - Current
- Taught students in all areas of classroom education, including ESE students (Physical Impaired) and ELL students
- Integrated technology into 90% of daily lesson plans
- Maintained student portfolios used for monitoring skills assessments and work samples needed for promotion and to monitor areas needing improvement
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs
- Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance learning experiences and student engagement.
- Assessed student performance through varied evaluation methods, providing timely feedback.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student academic and social development.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Led professional development workshops focusing on innovative teaching techniques and curriculum updates.
- Advocated for student needs by participating in school committees addressing educational improvements.
- 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.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
- Led extracurricular activities such as after-school tutoring programs, enhancing student success beyond the classroom setting.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
VPK Teacher
Kids Learning Center
08.2002 - 12.2006
- Taught students in all areas of classroom education, including ESE students (Physical Impaired) and ELL students
- Integrated technology into 90% of daily lesson plans
- Maintained student portfolios used for monitoring skills assessments and work samples needed for promotion and to monitor areas needing improvement
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs
- Eagerly established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance learning experiences and student engagement.
- Assessed student performance through varied evaluation methods, providing timely feedback.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student academic and social development.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices for classroom management and instructional strategies.
- Led professional development workshops focusing on innovative teaching techniques and curriculum updates.
- Advocated for student needs by participating in school committees addressing educational improvements.
- 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.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Increased overall student achievement by utilizing differentiated instructional methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
- Led extracurricular activities such as after-school tutoring programs, enhancing student success beyond the classroom setting.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Higher Pedagogical Institute
Santiago De Cuba, Cuba06.1999
Skills
- Behavioral improvements
- Standardized tests
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Friendly personality
- Organizational skills
- Technology integration
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Elementary education
- Special education
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
Leadership and Volunteer Experience:
Participated in a service-learning project with Miami Heights Elementary in 2002
Grade Level Chair person- 2015- present
MINT Mentor- 2015-2016 and 2019-2020
Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2019
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Miami Dade County Public Schools
09.2005 - Current
VPK Teacher
Kids Learning Center
08.2002 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Higher Pedagogical Institute