Nancy Serrano Torres
Orlando
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Adept in classroom management and conflict resolution, significantly enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson and activity planning. Leveraged assessment strategies for continuous improvement, demonstrating a profound impact on child development and learning outcomes. Skilled in both childcare needs and student evaluations, fostering a nurturing and productive learning environment. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Grow In Preschool
01.2020 - Current
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
Teacher
Winners Primary School
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
Teacher
Grow In Preschool
07.2013 - 07.2019
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
Teacher
Bethany Educ. Center
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
Assistant Teacher
College San Judas Tadeo
08.2004 - 11.2010
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Provided feedback on student assignments and tests, aiding in assessment of understanding and progress.
- Encouraged parental involvement in student learning through effective communication of progress and challenges.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Caribbean University
Ponce, P.R.05-2004
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Assessment strategies
- Student evaluations
Accomplishments
- Supervised groups of children from three months to five years of age.
- Managed classroom of different children ages three to five, maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
- Transitioned facility from paper to electronic filing system.
- Supervised aftercare students from ages six to ten and help them with their homework.
Certification
Staff Credential Verification
Director Credential
45 hours DCF
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Grow In Preschool
01.2020 - Current
Teacher
Winners Primary School
08.2019 - 01.2020
Teacher
Grow In Preschool
07.2013 - 07.2019
Teacher
Bethany Educ. Center
08.2011 - 06.2013
Assistant Teacher
College San Judas Tadeo
08.2004 - 11.2010
Staff Credential Verification
Director Credential
45 hours DCF
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Caribbean University
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