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ROSSANA SERRES

Independence,Mo
ROSSANA SERRES

Summary

Pre Kindergarten teacher with 3 years of hands-on, and 13 years working as a Bilingual Paraprofessional. Noted for my capacity for helping young learners develop healthy socialization and behavioral patterns, as well as instilling confidence and a sense of independence reinforcing bilingual skills. 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.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

Scuola Vita Nuova, Kansas City, MO

Bilingual Paraprofessional
2020.11 - Current (3 years & 10 months)

Job overview

  • Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
  • Communicated with other teachers and parents about bilingual students needs.
  • Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.

Start at Zero, Kansas City, MO

Bilingual Parent Educator
2018.08 - 2020.10 (2 years & 2 months)

Job overview

  • As a Bilingual Parent Educator will work collaboratively with families, education staff, and community partners to ensure that the program meets the needs of the whole child and supports parents/guardians in addressing family needs and setting and achieving ambitious family goals.
  • Managed parent support groups addressing topics such as positive discipline and parenting styles.

Guadalupe Centers Elementary School, Kansas City, MO

Bilingual Paraprofessional
2017.07 - 2018.07 (1 year)

Job overview

  • Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
  • Helped the Special Education class supporting autistic and disabled students.
  • Worked with English language learners in small groups to develop fluency.

Kansas City Missouri SD, Kansas City, MO

Bilingual Paraprofessional
2014.10 - 2017.07 (2 years & 9 months)

Job overview

  • Worked with English language learners in small groups to develop fluency.
  • Communicated with other teachers and parents about bilingual students needs.
  • Interpret and participate during parents teachers conferences, and communicate with the families speaking Spanish.

Independence School District, Independence, MO

Pre-K Teacher Assistant
2011.10 - 2014.10 (3 years)

Job overview

  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.

Independence School District, INDEPENDENC, OR

Kids Safari Aide
2011.07 - 2011.10 (3 months)

Job overview

  • Assisted the lead teacher during the daily routine
  • Keep records and documentation about student's development and behaviors
  • Interpret and communicate with the families speaking Spanish.

Colegio Virgen Del Valle, Arjona, Tachira-Venezuela

Lead Kindergarten Teacher
1998.09 - 2002.12 (4 years & 3 months)

Job overview

  • Prepare and implement unique and personally developed lessons to classrooms averaging 15 students and more between 4-5 years old.
  • Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.

Education

Breathe For Change Madison, WI

from Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
03.2023

University Overview

Monseñor De Talavera San Cristobal-Venezuela

Associate of Arts from Education Pre K
09.1999

University Overview

Skills

  • Bilingual
  • Team Leadership.
  • Cultural and linguistic
  • Competency
  • Teaching.
  • Folkloric Dance tutor.
  • Yoga-SEL instructor
  • Communicating with Parents and Teachers
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Classroom Management

Languages

Languages
  • Spanish/English
  • Additional Information

    Additional Information
    • AWARDS , Teacher of the year- Colegio Virgen Del Valle July/2001 Staff Character of the Month/ISD Sep 2013

    Languages

    Spanish
    Professional
    English
    Professional

    Timeline

    Bilingual Paraprofessional
    Scuola Vita Nuova
    2020.11 - Current (3 years & 10 months)
    Bilingual Parent Educator
    Start at Zero
    2018.08 - 2020.10 (2 years & 2 months)
    Bilingual Paraprofessional
    Guadalupe Centers Elementary School
    2017.07 - 2018.07 (1 year)
    Bilingual Paraprofessional
    Kansas City Missouri SD
    2014.10 - 2017.07 (2 years & 9 months)
    Pre-K Teacher Assistant
    Independence School District
    2011.10 - 2014.10 (3 years)
    Kids Safari Aide
    Independence School District
    2011.07 - 2011.10 (3 months)
    Lead Kindergarten Teacher
    Colegio Virgen Del Valle
    1998.09 - 2002.12 (4 years & 3 months)
    Breathe For Change
    from Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
    Monseñor De Talavera
    Associate of Arts from Education Pre K
    ROSSANA SERRES