Rebeca Gratam
Lawrence,NY
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Ministerio De Educación Pública de Costa Rica, enhancing teacher effectiveness and student outcomes through innovative teaching strategies and leadership qualities. Excelled in fostering parent-teacher communication and behavior management, leading to significant improvements in school-wide disciplinary standards and academic achievements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Marion & Aaron Gural JCC
03.2022 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
Cashier
Gourmet Glatt Emporium
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Enhanced customer service experience by efficiently processing purchases and returns.
High School Principal
Ministerio De Educación Pública
02.2014 - 07.2019
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Fostered partnerships with local businesses providing internships job shadowing experiences preparing students real-world success.
- Addressed disciplinary issues promptly and fairly, upholding a consistent standard of behavior expectations across the school community.
- Championed diversity initiatives within the school environment, fostering an inclusive atmosphere for all students and staff members.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts to secure additional resources for extracurricular activities, technology advancements, and infrastructure improvements.
- Established strong relationships with community organizations to enhance student learning opportunities outside the classroom.
- Evaluated teacher performance regularly to provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement in instruction quality.
High School Assistant Principal
Ministerio De Educación Pública
02.2008 - 01.2014
- Supported the principal in developing long-term strategic plans for continuous improvement by setting goals, gathering data, and monitoring progress towards established objectives.
- Championed innovative teaching methods by encouraging educators to adopt new technologies and pedagogical approaches in their classrooms.
- Developed and executed professional development programs for staff, fostering a growth mindset and increasing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborated with teachers to refine instructional practices, resulting in improved student outcomes and standardized test scores.
- Assisted principal manage day-to-day operations of the high school including supervision of staff members.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Universidad Central
San Jose, Costa Rica06.2010
License - History Teacher Education
Universidad Americana
San Jose, Costa Rica06.2009
Bachelor of Science - History Teacher Education
Universidad Nacional
Heredia, Costa Rica12.2004
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior Management
- Skills Development
- Teaching strategies
- Behavior Modeling
- Lesson Planning
- Student Motivation
- Leadership Qualities
- Positive Reinforcement
- Collaborative Teaching
- Growth Mindset
Certification
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various State Departments of Education.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Marion & Aaron Gural JCC
03.2022 - Current
Cashier
Gourmet Glatt Emporium
09.2019 - 07.2021
High School Principal
Ministerio De Educación Pública
02.2014 - 07.2019
High School Assistant Principal
Ministerio De Educación Pública
02.2008 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Education Administration
Universidad Central
License - History Teacher Education
Universidad Americana
Bachelor of Science - History Teacher Education
Universidad Nacional
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various State Departments of Education.
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