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Monica RIVERA

Monica RIVERA

Palmetto Bay. Florida,FL

Summary

Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development based on my 7 years as teacher. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to continues the teacher lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun. Dedicated and passionate teacher with proven track record successfully leading student discussions and providing individualized instruction. Communicates effectively with administrators, faculty and parents. Well versed in educational standards and innovative teaching methods.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
10.2023 - Current

- Continue with the learning process when colleagues are absent for one day or over months in order to access students’ academic achievement.

- Enhanced student comprehension by employing various teaching methods and tools, such as group activities and visual aids.

- Boosted student engagement and participation through the implementation of interactive learning techniques.

- Improved overall classroom management by establishing a consistent routine and implementing clear expectations for behavior.

-Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a positive learning environment

- Implement and complement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the teacher, school and district’s curriculum program and reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles and show written evidence of preparation as required.

- Instruct Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Physical Education and Special Education to classes ranging between 18 to 25 students from Pre- Kindergarten to 5thgrade.

- Incorporate digital technology into learning activities, including use of online resources as well as SMART boards, leading to subsequent implementation by the other substitutes in the school.

-Additional responsibilities included assisting other teachers, tutoring/mentoring students, and associate task and functions.

Elementary Substitute Teacher

Miami Dade Public Schools
06.2018 - 10.2023

- Continue with the learning process when colleagues are absent for one day or over months in order to access students’ academic achievement.

- Enhanced student comprehension by employing various teaching methods and tools, such as group activities and visual aids.

- Boosted student engagement and participation through the implementation of interactive learning techniques.

- Improved overall classroom management by establishing a consistent routine and implementing clear expectations for behavior.

-Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to promote a positive learning environment

- Implement and complement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the teacher, school and district’s curriculum program and reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles and show written evidence of preparation as required.

- Instruct Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Physical Education and Special Education to classes ranging between 18 to 25 students from Pre- Kindergarten to 5thgrade.

- Incorporate digital technology into learning activities, including use of online resources as well as SMART boards, leading to subsequent implementation by the other substitutes in the school.

-Additional responsibilities included assisting other teachers, tutoring/mentoring students, and associate task and functions.

Bilingual Elementary Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2008 - 11.2010

- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill requirements of the district’s curriculum program and reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles and show written evidence of preparation as required.

- Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, Board of Trustee policies, and administrative regulations.

- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

- Establish and maintain efficient classroom management procedures and standards of student’s behavior.

- Establish a system of student’s progress and report to parents as needed and required.

- Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction.

- Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve heath, attitude, and learning difficulties.

- Maintain a schedule of availability for tutoring students before and after school.

Bilingual Elementary Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
06.2003 - 05.2006
  • Enhanced language development by incorporating bilingual techniques in daily lessons.
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing diverse instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Promoted cultural understanding and appreciation through the integration of multicultural materials and activities.
  • Supported English Language Learners with targeted instruction, improving reading and writing skills.

Pre- MBA Program Assistant

University Of Dallas
09.2002 - 05.2003

- Participate in improvement process team, improved CRM for current and future students.

- Help manage the expenses and the revenues in the monthly budget (more than $230 thousand) of the Pre-MBA department; manage accounts payable and receivables. Create reconciliation report in order to get our accounting system (Quicken) in line with the business office accounting system (General Ledger).

Management and Logistics Coordinator

Philip Morris International
01.2000 - 06.2001

· Supervised personnel (10 directly, more than 200 indirectly). Participated in improvement process teams. Improved inventory management FIFO (raw materials and finish goods) according to production plans.

· Implemented a new logistics method of receiving and controlling export and import orders to the Philip Morris subsidiaries worldwide. Improved customer service to 50% of Philip Morris subsidiaries in Europa, Africa, South, Central and North America.

· Prepared and managed the budget (more than $200 millions). Reduced departmental expenses by 15%. Decreased manufacturing cost and sale price calculations for the final product.

Foreign Trade and Export Coordinator

Philip Morris International
05.1998 - 03.2000

· Manage export and import process for all three Philip Morris’ plant in Venezuela. Monitored sanitary registration procedures for both export and import. Supervised land-shipment processes to Colombia. Implemented customer quotations system. Negotiated prices, terms and conditions with vendors. Processed export and import orders.

· Developed a new process with shipping companies for the calculation of container’s needs and booking. Negotiated ocean freight contracts with shipping lines such as Crowley, Maersk and P&O Nedlloyd.

· Supervised the distribution of export and import documentation (Invoice, Packing list, SED, AWB, or B/L). Managed accounts payable and receivables. Managed raw materials covered by the ATPA programs (Temporal Admission for Assets Improvement). Created and developed reports in order to get tax codification for the acceleration of custom processes.

· Provided customers service concerning order and shipment status. Monitored all merchandise from departure point to its final destination (imports and exports).

· Coordinated logistic with distribution department, transportation of container to the port.

Education

MBA - Supply Chain Management And Market Logistics

University of Dallas
Irving, TX
08.2004

Literacy Class - Education And Reading

Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
08.2003

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Universidad Bicentenaria De Aragua
Venezuela
09.1997

Skills

  • Literacy development
  • Student Engagement
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Special Education Support
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Records Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Multi-Subject Instruction

Certification

  • Pre-k to 3rd grade Teacher Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Elementary Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services
10.2023 - Current

Elementary Substitute Teacher

Miami Dade Public Schools
06.2018 - 10.2023

Bilingual Elementary Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2008 - 11.2010

Bilingual Elementary Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
06.2003 - 05.2006

Pre- MBA Program Assistant

University Of Dallas
09.2002 - 05.2003

Management and Logistics Coordinator

Philip Morris International
01.2000 - 06.2001

Foreign Trade and Export Coordinator

Philip Morris International
05.1998 - 03.2000

MBA - Supply Chain Management And Market Logistics

University of Dallas

Literacy Class - Education And Reading

Texas Woman's University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Universidad Bicentenaria De Aragua
Monica RIVERA