Rebecca Nieto
Denver ,CO
Summary
Proactive educator with expertise in mentoring new teachers and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Committed to fostering positive relationships with students and parents, contributing to a supportive and effective educational experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Teacher
Adams County Head Start
Thornton, CO
04.2011 - Current
- Implemented developmentally appropriate activities for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with families to enhance support for children's educational needs, fostering a partnership in their learning journey.
- Facilitated a safe and inclusive classroom environment for all children.
- Mentored new teachers on effective teaching strategies and classroom management, contributing to their professional growth and classroom effectiveness.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students, promoting independent learning and engagement.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA12-2018
Skills
- Curricular planning
- IEP development
- Literacy instruction
- Personalized instruction
- Inclusive education
- Students with disabilities
- Developmental programming
- Behavioral management
- Classroom management
- Learning assessment
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement techniques
- Family engagement
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Conflict management
- Relationship development
- Communication skills
- Student engagement techniques
Certification
Colorado Coaching Credential
Timeline
Teacher
Adams County Head Start
04.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Ashford University