Monica Asencio
Miami,FL
Summary
Passionate educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Redland Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
Teacher
ARC South of Florida-ACE Academy
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Increased student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements.
Teacher
Lincoln Marti Charter School
08.2006 - 06.2015
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
No Degree - Accredited English Proficiency Program
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL01-2008
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Universidad Del Norte
Colombia08-2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Child development
Certification
- Child Care Training - 45 hours DCF
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Redland Christian Academy
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
ARC South of Florida-ACE Academy
08.2015 - 06.2022
Teacher
Lincoln Marti Charter School
08.2006 - 06.2015
No Degree - Accredited English Proficiency Program
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Universidad Del Norte
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