Monica Whaley
Eden Prairie,MN
Summary
Dynamic bilingual professional with a robust background in education and engineering, excelling in classroom management and problem-solving, I enhanced student engagement and performance through innovative teaching methods. Skilled in time management and bilingual communication, I adeptly bridge technical and educational environments, driving improvements and fostering growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Everbrook Academy
07.2024 - Current
- 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 planIng.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Teacher's Assistant
Kids Count
08 2023 - 12 2023
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
Pre K Teacher
Super Kinder School
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Bid and Budget Engineer
INGECAR S.A
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions.
- Managed project documents, blueprints and specifications.
- Prepared cost estimates, schedules and project specifications for proposals.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
Administrative Assistant
Intermedica Hospitalaria LTDA
11.2014 - 12.2015
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
Education
Child Development Associate CDA - Early Childhood Education
CDA National Credentialing Program
11-2024
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Universidad De Santander UDES (University)
Bucaramanga, Colombia03.2017
English Course - Six Levels English Language
Universidad De Santander UDES
Bucaramanga, Colombia03.2017
Resistivity Imaging Seminar -
Advance Geosciences Inc
Austin, TX11.2016
High School Diploma -
Colegio Agustiniano (High School)
Floridablanca, Colombia11.2010
Skills
- Bilingualism (Spanish - English)
- Time management
- Child safety
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Mentoring students
- Behavior management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher
Everbrook Academy
07.2024 - Current
Pre K Teacher
Super Kinder School
02.2018 - 04.2019
Bid and Budget Engineer
INGECAR S.A
06.2017 - 01.2018
Administrative Assistant
Intermedica Hospitalaria LTDA
11.2014 - 12.2015
Teacher's Assistant
Kids Count
08 2023 - 12 2023
Child Development Associate CDA - Early Childhood Education
CDA National Credentialing Program
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Universidad De Santander UDES (University)
English Course - Six Levels English Language
Universidad De Santander UDES
Resistivity Imaging Seminar -
Advance Geosciences Inc
High School Diploma -
Colegio Agustiniano (High School)
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