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NEWTON ALCIDE

North Miami Beach

Summary

Facilitates a dynamic learning environment through individualized lesson plans and targeted interventions that enhance student development. Builds strong home-school connections to ensure parents are actively engaged in their children's educational journeys.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

VPK/Head Start Teacher

EasterSeals South Florida
Miami
01.2015 - 01.2025
  • Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Fostered cognitive and motor skills through diverse structured and unstructured activities, enhancing overall child development.
  • Documented children's developmental progress to tailor individualized support, ensuring each child's growth was effectively addressed.
  • Established daily routines to maintain a safe, positive environment while modeling appropriate behavior.
  • Strengthened home-school connections by providing regular updates and support for parents and caregivers, promoting collaborative learning.

Summer camp Young Adults Transition Educator/Counselor

EasterSeals South Florida
Miami
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Provided instruction in practical young adult living skills, promoting camper independence and self-sufficiency.
  • Fostered an empowering environment by encouraging choice-making, self-advocacy, and confidence building.
  • Developed and executed tailored positive behavior interventions, enhancing camper behavior and participation.
  • Implemented and monitored individual education program goals, fostering camper engagement and progress.
  • Modified standard camp activities to accommodate diverse physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.

Media Specialist Assistant / Office Clerk/Para-General III (Assistant Teacher, VPK)

Miami Dade County Public School
Miami
01.2006 - 01.2015
  • Supervised and assisted students (k thru 5) to foster a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed library operations to enhance access to learning resources for students.
  • Performed regular office duties including data input, copying, faxing, and answering phones to ensure efficient office operations.
  • VPK Assistant Teacher (2011-2014)
  • Head-Start Assistant Educator (2014-2015)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT
12-2025

AA Degre - Mathematics

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
07-2009

Skills

  • Early childhood education
  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Behavioral strategies
  • Support strategies
  • Child evaluation
  • Creative thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Communication skills

References

  • Mateo De La Rosa, Education Coach/Mentor, 6467041888
  • Judith Granados, Curriculum specialist, 3059873694
  • Phil J. Alcide, PhD, Professor, 3057675602

Timeline

Summer camp Young Adults Transition Educator/Counselor

EasterSeals South Florida
01.2018 - 01.2022

VPK/Head Start Teacher

EasterSeals South Florida
01.2015 - 01.2025

Media Specialist Assistant / Office Clerk/Para-General III (Assistant Teacher, VPK)

Miami Dade County Public School
01.2006 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

Western Governors University

AA Degre - Mathematics

Miami Dade College
NEWTON ALCIDE