Natalie Teran-Leas
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional educator with proven knowledge in classroom organization at Los Angeles Unified School District. Enjoys creating engaging, age-appropriate activities that foster child development. Recognized for calm demeanor and observational skills, effectively enhancing learning environments and achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Classroom Volunteer
Downing Elementary
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
- Supported teachers in classroom instruction and activities by providing one-on-one assessments.
- Monitored student behavior in hallways and classrooms to promote a safe learning environment.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Assisted with supervision during field trips and school activities.
Homemaker
Leas Family
04.2012 - Current
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all members.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective relationships.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks.
- Applied innovative solutions and problem solving skills to adapt to diverse challenges.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Preschool Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.2008 - 04.2012
- Supervised 24 children through entire school day.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive communication with parents in regular conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum to meet needs of young learners.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Established positive relationships with colleague.
Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.1999 - 09.2007
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Oversaw 24-32 students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Collaborated with instructors to develop engaging lesson plans.
- Helped teacher with translation from English to Spanish.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development, Early Childhood Education
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA06.2009
Skills
- Classroom Assistance
- Activity management
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Child development knowledge
- Classroom Organization
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Calm and patient
- Observational skills
Timeline
Elementary School Classroom Volunteer
Downing Elementary
01.2022 - Current
Homemaker
Leas Family
04.2012 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.2008 - 04.2012
Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.1999 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development, Early Childhood Education
Pacific Oaks College
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