Miriam Jimenez
Rowlett,Tx
Summary
Kind Kindergarten Teacher with 2 years of experience in teaching and 17 years as a teacher assistant Detail-oriented planner with talent for developing individualized lesson plans and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Committed to comprehensive student growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Promoted positive learning environment with use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- I served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Bilingual Assistant Teacher/ Kindergarten Teacher
Rockwall ISD
08.2006 - 05.2023
- Assisted with maintenance of clean, safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate classroom environment and supported bilingual needs
- Engaged with teacher and students and encouraged children to develop physically, emotionally and socially
- Monitored students' work, corrected papers and delivered other administrative support
- I worked with individuals or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials and used bilingual communication when necessary for clarity
- Initiated positive verbal contact in appropriate language with each student every day and verified fulfillment of program expectations
- Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers
- Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use
- Stepped into non-classroom environments, such as libraries, to help staff manage demand
- Cleaned, organized and stocked classrooms for upcoming classes
- I administered and graded homework assignments and tests
- Distribute informative letters to parents their child's progress
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Colorado Christian University
Colorado Springs, CO05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Colorado Chrisitian
Colorado Springs, CO05.2022
Master of Science - Mental Clinical Psychology
Colorado Chrisitian
Colorado Springs, CO05.2025
Skills
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Professional Development
- CPR Training
- Remote learning and level support
- Meeting the affective needs of your culturally diverse students
Certification
- Working on my EC-6 certification,
- Gifted and Talented certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Garland ISD
08.2023 - Current
Bilingual Assistant Teacher/ Kindergarten Teacher
Rockwall ISD
08.2006 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Colorado Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Colorado Chrisitian
Master of Science - Mental Clinical Psychology
Colorado Chrisitian