Nilka Cabrera
Katy,TX
Summary
Multi-talented Teacher and Paraprofessional with 10 years of experience directing students and assisting lead teachers. Expert at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities. Dedicated Special Education with a background in assisting teachers with classroom activities. Knowledgeable in school safety, learning processes and individualized expression.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Goodwater Montessori
03.2022 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
Special Education Instructional Assistant II
Killeen ISD
11.2020 - Current
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Performed special tasks such as sensory skills and interventions to help students with special needs learn and grow
- Oversaw class of 10 students when instructor was out of room
Parent Liaison
Killeen ISD
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Facilitated positive and production communication between educators and families.
- Instructed parents in school processes, academic programs and available resources.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Cultivated positive and supportive relationships with community and family members to build productive academic environments that enhanced student engagement and academic performance.
- Organized parent volunteers to support school activities and program needs.
- Used strategies such as school newspaper and online methods to update parents with latest information.
- Identified available community resources and programs for families of disabled children.
- Supported Military family members through process of setting goals and enhancing children's academic development
- Provided strategic counseling to parents or guardians with difficulty in raising children and developed corrective action plans
- Helped develop special programs, events and workshops to inform and better involve parents
Teacher's Aide Pre-K 3
Killeen ISD
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams.
- Completed and filed daily paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 21 children.
Childcare Teacher
Idea Bilingual School
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
Math Teacher
Academia Presbiteriana Villa Carolina
08.2013 - 10.2017
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques, increasing student test scores 75%.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
Second Grade Teacher
Colegio Maria Auxilidora
08.2009 - 06.2013
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students Spanish, Science, Social Studies and Math subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez - Universidad Metropolitana
Cupey, PR12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico
San Juan , PR06.2008
High School Diploma -
Escuela Superior Dr. Jose M. Lazaro
Carolina, PR06.1999
Skills
- Math and Science instruction
- Pre-K education
- Group and individual instruction
- Special Education
- Tutoring
- Parental interaction
- Activity Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Bilingual Spanish and English
Certification
- Puerto Rico Teacher Certification - Elementary School 4-6- since 2007 at present
- Bachelor degree diploma- Jun 2008
- Master degree diploma- Dec 2016
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training program - December 3, 2020
- Practical Parent Education Training - August 6,2020
Timeline
Teacher
Goodwater Montessori
03.2022 - Current
Special Education Instructional Assistant II
Killeen ISD
11.2020 - Current
Parent Liaison
Killeen ISD
03.2020 - 10.2021
Teacher's Aide Pre-K 3
Killeen ISD
01.2018 - 02.2020
Childcare Teacher
Idea Bilingual School
10.2017 - 09.2018
Math Teacher
Academia Presbiteriana Villa Carolina
08.2013 - 10.2017
Second Grade Teacher
Colegio Maria Auxilidora
08.2009 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Sistema Universitario Ana G Mendez - Universidad Metropolitana
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico
High School Diploma -
Escuela Superior Dr. Jose M. Lazaro
- Puerto Rico Teacher Certification - Elementary School 4-6- since 2007 at present
- Bachelor degree diploma- Jun 2008
- Master degree diploma- Dec 2016
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training program - December 3, 2020
- Practical Parent Education Training - August 6,2020
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