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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
11.2020 - Current

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
08.2018 - 10.2020

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
07.2017 - 07.2018

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
10.2014 - 07.2017

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
10.2011 - 10.2014

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
07.2011 - 10.2011

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
09.1998 - 12.2002

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
    11.2020 - Current
    Bilingual Parent Educator
    Start at Zero
    08.2018 - 10.2020
    Bilingual Paraprofessional
    Guadalupe Centers Elementary School
    07.2017 - 07.2018
    Bilingual Paraprofessional
    Kansas City Missouri SD
    10.2014 - 07.2017
    Pre-K Teacher Assistant
    Independence School District
    10.2011 - 10.2014
    Kids Safari Aide
    Independence School District
    07.2011 - 10.2011
    Lead Kindergarten Teacher
    Colegio Virgen Del Valle
    09.1998 - 12.2002
    Breathe For Change
    from Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
    Monseñor De Talavera
    Associate of Arts from Education Pre K
    ROSSANA SERRES