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Raquel Zazueta

Chicago,IL

Summary

Versatile educator skilled in designing engaging curriculums for diverse learning environments. Proven ability to foster inclusive classrooms that inspire curiosity and enhance student achievement through innovative teaching strategies. Fluent in English and Spanish, effectively communicating with students, parents, and staff to support positive educational experiences.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Teacher

Christopher House-Logan
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced Student Engagement: Collaborated with staff to develop strategies to improve student performance and engagement.
  • Supportive Environment: Maintained a calm and patient demeanor to nurture student growth and development.
  • Parent Collaboration: Met with parents to discuss student progress and foster collaborative improvement strategies.
  • Positive Relationships: Built strong relationships with students and parents through consistent, respectful interactions.
  • Tailored Learning: Developed customized lesson plans to address learning strengths and deficiencies.

Lead Infant Teacher

Little Achievers Learning Center
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Participated in parent meetings to discuss progress reports and any issues concerning their children's development.
  • Created positive relationships with families by establishing open communication channels between home and school environments.
  • Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
  • Provided a safe, nurturing environment in which children could learn and grow.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.

Owner's Assistant

Lemon Scents Corp
Chicago, IL
06.2002 - 08.2005
  • Organized and maintained payroll information by entering data, deleting errors, calculating and collecting information
  • Supported department staff by performing wide range of clerical and administrative tasks
  • Performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases, using specialized accounting software
  • Gathered information and entered data into computer system
  • Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients and accountholders
  • Tracked employee time and attendance for payroll
  • Prepared payroll reports and examined payroll register to detect errors and improve accounting accuracy

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL
07-2025

Child Development Preschool Education Basic Certificate -

City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Carl Hayden High School
Phoenix, AZ
05-2001

Skills

  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Team collaboration
  • Classroom management
  • Emotional support
  • Positive learning environment
  • Behavior modeling
  • Child Development
  • Early childhood education
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Curriculum Development
  • Small group instruction

Relevant Experience

NAEYC Accredited Teaching Internship Program
Truman College/Christopher House
January 2025-May 2025

· Completed 250 teaching internship hours in an early childhood setting with preschoolers.
· Experienced working inside an early childhood classroom, under direct mentorship with veteran teacher and field supervision with college professor in the classroom
· Engaged in prosocial, responsive interactions with children, families and early
childhood educators.
· Documented extensive observations, including field notes data and utilizing appropriate assessment tools to support ongoing reflective teaching practice.

Certification

  • First Aid
  • Mandated Reporter
  • Food Handlers

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

Christopher House-Logan
09.2019 - Current

Lead Infant Teacher

Little Achievers Learning Center
05.2018 - 08.2019

Owner's Assistant

Lemon Scents Corp
06.2002 - 08.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

City Colleges of Chicago

Child Development Preschool Education Basic Certificate -

City Colleges of Chicago

High School Diploma -

Carl Hayden High School

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