Hi, I’m
Monica Asencio
Miami,FL
Summary
A dynamic education professional with over a decade of classroom and curriculum-building expertise and corporate leadership. Highly skilled at developing critical thinkers by providing students with learning experiences that prepare them to adapt and thrive as global citizens in the ever-changing world.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Morningside K-8 AcademyMiami, FL
5th Grade Teacher
08.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Develops weekly learning experiences for 45 students using state standards, Webb's Depth of Knowledge, and Understanding by Design framework to create student-centered lessons
- Deepen student understanding of essential ideas and core competencies through culturally responsive resources.
- Delivers successful lessons using Active Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Project Based Learning, Gradual Release, and Thinking Routines to promote critical thinking.
- Encouraged positive student behavior using Responsive Classroom strategies and Mindfulness to address social-emotional development needs.
- Adapts lessons and instructional approaches to address and ensure that Individualized Education Programs (IEP) goals and accommodations occur consistently and with finesse.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to enhance class morale, student collaboration, and engagement.
- Drives student learning by establishing clear classroom plans, group objectives, and actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Evaluates and analyze student performance to identify and address learning gaps and individualized student growth.
- Provides regular feedback to students on progress and assigns grades based on performance.
Morningside K-8 AcademyMiami, FL
4th Grade Teacher
08.2017 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Strategically differentiated lessons for 14 English Languages Learners ranging from Level 1 to Level 2 using data from multiple sources such as iReady, Florida State Assessment, and WIDA Access Testing
- Developed and implemented appropriate accommodations for English Language Learners to aid in delivering instruction across all subject areas.
- Collaborated with English Language Arts Liaison to plan lessons aligned with district pacing guides and Florida State Standards.
- Conducted data chats with fourth-grade team and school leadership team to address action plans for student growth in Math and Reading
- Evaluated individual student abilities to establish growth goals that support preparedness for transition to fifth-grade level.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Managed classroom using strategies attained from evidence-based social-emotional development program Responsive Classroom
Poinciana Park ElementaryMiami, FL
2nd Grade Teacher
02.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Designed action plan with school principal to provide instruction to 2nd Grade students in Title 1 school who displayed chronic inappropriate behavior developed through traumatic life experiences.
- Improved students' overall learning experience using time management techniques, reward system, and social-emotional practices to encourage focused learning, as demonstrated through more prolonged periods of active student engagement.
- Established positive relationships with parents and students to work in unison toward students' success providing constructive, positive feedback
- Provided daily structure and consistency through modeling and clear expectations to create safe learning environment where students felt comfortable and ready to learn.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Ginidi Maimonides AcademyLos Angeles, CA
2nd Grade Teacher
08.2015 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Co-taught 44 second-grade students in fast-paced dual curriculum school, ensuring that all academic content was delivered effectively
- Developed engaging hands-on lessons and activities using Next Generation Science Standards for second-grade students
- Established positive relationships with parents using multiple outlets of continuous communication, including in-person conferences, telephone communication, and weekly classroom newsletter highlighting accomplishments and learning experiences
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
Fienberg Fisher K8 CenterMiami Beach, FL
4th Grade Teacher
01.2014 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Created and planned transdisciplinary lessons aligned with Florida State Standards, District pacing guides, and Programme Standards and Practices of Primary Years Programming (PYP) component of International Baccalaureate Program.
- Communicated with ESE co-teacher to enhance and successfully deliver lessons to 10 students with special needs in inclusive setting of 25 students
- Raised $1,000 in funds to purchase braille novels to provide student with visual impairment access to reading materials in school's library
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about critical concepts, complex problems, and overarching themes.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading listening.
Bacardi USAMiami, FL
POS Master Data Specialist
04.2011 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Created, tested, and implemented POS ordering system to streamline internal processes, including technical management through troubleshooting and quick bug fixes.
- Gathered requirements from multiple departments to create standard set of guidelines to be implemented globally
- Prepared global product handbook to guide international teams.
- Developed and conducted quarterly training for over 100 employees on using POS ordering system.
- Optimized data quality by restructuring POS data attributes to provide Marketing Services Group with accurate analysis, reporting, and data integrity, continuously improving data collection and automated upload strategies.
- Produced monthly reports with advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
Bacardi USAMiami, FL
POS Metrics Assistant Manager
05.2008 - 04.2011
Job overview
- Led POS Metrics Team in providing data management and analytical reporting services to achieve strategic excellence across national and international departments.
- Drove monthly monitoring of POS inventory in SAP system.
- Created and delivered custom quarterly reports and analyses to multiple departments to assist with their spending and savings goals.
- Mentored new hires to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
Bacardi USAMiami, FL
Sales Promotion Coordinator
10.2003 - 04.2008
Job overview
- Managed hundreds of point-of-sale shipments across five brands within United States.
- Created item numbers, descriptions, and purchase orders using SAP database for thousands of point-of-sale items
- Created and implemented external and internal communications strategies for key company initiatives.
Education
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
Master of Science from Curriculum And Instruction
04.2020
Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
12.2013
Skills
- Curriculum Development & Writing
- Assessment Development
- Classroom Management
- Data Analysis
- Technology Management
- 21 Century Teaching & Learning
- Social-Emotional Development
- Public Speaking
- Standards Compliance
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Teacher performance ranked as Highly Effective for five consecutive years.
- Educational endorsements added to teaching certification for Reading, ESOL, and Gifted Education.
- Serves as grade-level chair, offering support to the fifth-grade team facilitating goal accomplishment, and ensuring the smooth operation of the grade level.
- Acts as English Language Arts Liaison, ensuring strategic and effective implementation of district mandates while coaching new ELA hires.
- Mentored first-year teachers during the 2018-2019 and 2019 - 2020 school years.
- Developed and implemented actionable steps for the School Improvement Plan, improving students' academic growth in Reading Comprehension during the 2021 - 2022 school year.
- Collaborates with the O, Miami partners scheduling the yearly implementation of poetry workshops and activities across Language Arts and Foreign Language classes from 3rd to 6th grade.
- Improved school climate by creating and launching engaging educational events for 600 students.
- Raise over $12,000 for classroom and school improvement resources such as flexible seating furniture, bookcases, reference books, and culturally diverse books through grants and fundraising with local community partners.
- Created and launched GEMs Girl Empowerment group, where 12 girls meet weekly to workshop unique life challenges, interact with successful females in the community and build positive relationships with each other and themselves through empathy and self-esteem-building exercises.
Certification
Educator Certification: State of Florida Department of Education Professional Educator's Certificate Elementary Education (Grades K - 6) 2013 - Current
Additional Educator Endorsements: Reading Endorsed, Gifted Endorsed, ESOL Endorsed
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Morningside K-8 Academy
08.2018 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Morningside K-8 Academy
08.2017 - 08.2018
2nd Grade Teacher
Poinciana Park Elementary
02.2017 - 08.2017
2nd Grade Teacher
Ginidi Maimonides Academy
08.2015 - 08.2016
4th Grade Teacher
Fienberg Fisher K8 Center
01.2014 - 08.2015
POS Master Data Specialist
Bacardi USA
04.2011 - 08.2013
POS Metrics Assistant Manager
Bacardi USA
05.2008 - 04.2011
Sales Promotion Coordinator
Bacardi USA
10.2003 - 04.2008
Florida International University
Master of Science from Curriculum And Instruction
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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