Monitored students' academic, social, physical and emotional progress through formal and informal assessments.
Fostered strong relationships with parents through daily communication and formal conferences.
Created developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning across multiple areas of learning.
Implemented play-based and experiential activities to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Maintained strong classroom management skills while creating a safe and welcoming learning environment.
Associate Teacher (3s)
Hollingworth Preschool
09.2021 - 06.2022
Collaborated in planning weekly lessons and activities to promote development, engagement and collaboration amongst students.
Implemented play-based and experiential activities to foster learning and development across multiple subjects.
Supported head teacher in maintaining a strong and positive classroom environment.
Engaged in daily communication with families to foster deep relationships and connections.
Student Teacher (1st Grade)
Dos Puentes Elementary School
01.2021 - 06.2021
Planned and implemented daily reading, writing, and math lessons in English and Spanish that encouraged active engagement and learning while differentiating instruction to meet students' needs.
In collaboration with the head teacher, maintained frequent communication with parents about their child's learning progress.
Created a science unit around Earth Day, recycling and environmental awareness based on students' interests.
Fostered a positive and caring environment for students to feel safe during a global pandemic.
Assistant Teacher (2s)
Medical Center Nursery School
10.2019 - 06.2020
Assisted head teacher with observations and documentation of students' development and learning
Facilitated developmentally appropriate and play-based activities to promote learning across various domains.
Supported head teacher in maintaining an inviting and stimulating classroom environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education With Bilingual Extension
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY
02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras
San Juan, PR
05.2019
Skills
Native Spanish speaker
Play-based, experiential, and Reggio approaches to learning
Parent Communication
Child Development
Classroom technology (Canva, Google apps, Zoom)
Certification
Early Childhood Education (Birth-2), Initial Certificate, New York State Education Department
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED First Aid, American Heart Association
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Head Preschool Teacher (3s)
Buckle My Shoe Preschool
08.2022 - Current
Associate Teacher (3s)
Hollingworth Preschool
09.2021 - 06.2022
Student Teacher (1st Grade)
Dos Puentes Elementary School
01.2021 - 06.2021
Assistant Teacher (2s)
Medical Center Nursery School
10.2019 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education With Bilingual Extension