Monica Stevenson
Germantown,MD
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Discovery Meadows
Gaithersburg, MD
05.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Gaithersburg, MD
12.2012 - 04.2017
- Developed student-focused weekly curriculum plans.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Effectively communicated with students in Spanish to enhance language skills
Graphic Designer
Stevenson and Son
Germantown, MD
02.2008 - 09.2011
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
- Created visual concepts using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Assisted in selecting colors, images, text style and layout for each project.
- Analyzed and interpreted client briefs to create designs that meet business objectives.
- Conducted research on design trends to maintain fresh and relevant visual content.
Graphic Designer
La Nacion USA Newspaper
Washington, DC
06.2001 - 03.2003
- Collaborated with design team to develop innovative product designs
- collaborated with associates to achieve results
- Contributed creative ideas for designing artwork.
- Liaised with printers to ensure accuracy of final prints.
- Assisted in selecting colors, images, text style and layout for each project.
- Proofread all material prior to submission ensuring accuracy of content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
Medellin, Antioquia01-1998
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Classroom restocking
- Effective listening
- Maryland Teaching Certification with Early Childhood Education endorsement
- Flexible and adaptive
- Graphics editing
- Sketching abilities
- Art Direction
- Design thinking
- Decision-Making
- Product Illustration
- Team Collaboration
- Creative Thinking
- Multitasking
Certification
- CDA
- First Aid Certified
- CPR certified
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Discovery Meadows
05.2018 - Current
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2012 - 04.2017
Graphic Designer
Stevenson and Son
02.2008 - 09.2011
Graphic Designer
La Nacion USA Newspaper
06.2001 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
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