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Paola Ruvalcaba

Paola Ruvalcaba

Spotsylvania,VA
Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux

Summary

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keeps classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and results-oriented Planner excels at seeing big picture and creating plans to achieve business objectives. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights and implementing proactive solutions to deliver cost-effective and timely results. Possesses strong communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Camp Counselor

Hazelwild Frm Edctl
06.2020 - 07.2023
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
  • Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
  • Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
  • Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
  • Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social, and emotional growth.
  • Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.

Teacher

Hazelwild
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Spanish Teacher

Hazelwild
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.

Preschool Teacher's Assistant

Hazelwild Frm Edctl
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
  • Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Salesperson

Nautica Retail
05.2019 - 04.2020
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Listened to clients and introduced solutions to satisfy business and personal needs.
  • Managed customer from initial contact to closing with attention to detail to build loyalty.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.

Education

No Degree -

Germanna Community College, Locust Dale, VA
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Courtland High School, Spotsylvania, VA
05.2020

Skills

  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Creative Lesson Plan Development
  • Group Learning Mechanics
  • Technology Integration
  • Learning Modalities
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Public Relations
  • in Groups or Events
  • Critical Thinking
  • Research
  • Instructing
  • Creative Instruction Style
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills
  • Active Participation

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Teacher - Hazelwild
08.2022 - 05.2023
Spanish Teacher - Hazelwild
09.2021 - 05.2022
Preschool Teacher's Assistant - Hazelwild Frm Edctl
08.2020 - 05.2021
Summer Camp Counselor - Hazelwild Frm Edctl
06.2020 - 07.2023
Salesperson - Nautica Retail
05.2019 - 04.2020
Germanna Community College - No Degree,
Courtland High School - High School Diploma,
Paola Ruvalcaba