Sandra Da Silva
Union,NJ
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Westfield Area Y
Westfield, New Jersey
09.2005 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons
Morristown, New Jersey
10.2004 - 08.2005
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
- Maintained consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
- Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities
Teacher Assistant
Westfield Area Y
Westfield, New Jersey
11.2000 - 10.2004
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University
Union, New Jersey01.2013
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Union County College
Cranford, NJ05.2004
Skills
- Safety Standards
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Conscientious and Detail-Oriented
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Productivity and Time Management
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Positive Team Player
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Language Skills
- Customer Satisfaction
Certification
CPR
First Aid
Epi-pen
AED
Languages
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Hobbies
I e
Timeline
Teacher
Westfield Area Y
09.2005 - Current
Associate Teacher
Bright Horizons
10.2004 - 08.2005
Teacher Assistant
Westfield Area Y
11.2000 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Union County College
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