RAMONITA ZAYAS
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Driven Teaching Assistant with firm command of curriculum development, daily lesson planning and student tutoring. Leads individual and group instruction to supplement teacher lessons and build instructional abilities. Communicative and empathetic with commitment to creating inclusive learning spaces.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual Teachers Assistant -Pre-k -4th grade
James Shields Elementary
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - Current
- Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
Science Teacher, Academics, Homework Help
Brighton Park Neighborhood Park
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - 05.2024
- Aided students in computer laboratories and other out-of-classroom academic environments.
- Developed lesson plans, activities, and assignments to help reinforce concepts taught in class.
- Implemented curriculums to develop subject matter knowledge in pupils.
- Developed and implemented hands-on science lessons for students of all ages.
Preschool Teacher
New City YMCA
Chicago, IL
08.2005 - 05.2024
- Created a positive learning environment that fostered growth and development
- Implemented lesson plans and daily classroom schedules by curriculum and programming
- Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood education standards and best practices
Education
Bachelor of Early Childhood Eduction/ESL in Early Childhood Education/ESL - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2022
Associates Applied Science in Early Childhood Education (ECE) - Early Childhood Education
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL06-2006
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- MS Office
- Excellent Communication
- Team building
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- PEL/ESL -Pre-Completion, but in process.
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
References
References available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Bilingual Teachers Assistant -Pre-k -4th grade
James Shields Elementary
08.2005 - Current
Science Teacher, Academics, Homework Help
Brighton Park Neighborhood Park
08.2005 - 05.2024
Preschool Teacher
New City YMCA
08.2005 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Early Childhood Eduction/ESL in Early Childhood Education/ESL - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Associates Applied Science in Early Childhood Education (ECE) - Early Childhood Education
Harold Washington College
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