SANTRESA BARTOLO
Wellington,USA
Summary
Energetic driven to continue to learn and grow professionally, devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skilled in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Reading Teacher
Wellington Landings Middle School
Wellington, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented engaging instructional strategies to enhance literacy skills.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum with learning standards.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student performance effectively.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged participation.
- Utilized data from formative assessments to inform instruction decisions at both the individual student level as well as whole class instruction level.
- Provided small group instruction utilizing a variety of strategies such as phonemic awareness activities, fluency drills, and comprehension exercises.
- Established positive and engaging classroom environment that was conducive to improving literacy skills.
First Grade Lead Teacher
New Horizons Elementary
Wellington, FL
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel safe, respected, and motivated.
- Utilize a variety of teaching strategies, including hands-on activities, cooperative learning, and technology integration, to engage students and enhance learning outcomes.
First Grade Lead Teacher
Benoist Farms Elementary
West Palm Beach, FL
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Incorporated Google Classroom technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
First Grade Teacher
Belle Glade Elementary
Belle Glade, FL
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Third Grade Teacher
Belle Glade Elementary
Belle Glade, FL
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Student Teacher
Acreage Pines Elementary
FL
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Aligned instructional approaches with development levels of students to enhance individual learning.
- Provided group teaching in classroom setting, as well as individual student support.
- Met with parents to discuss student behaviors and needs.
- Supported lead teachers in daily tasks such as attendance records, test administration and behavioral enforcement.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2015
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Technology integration
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum alignment
- Student assessment
- Lesson planning
- Parent engagement
Committees
- Positive Behavior Support Team
- Instructional Leadership Team
Timeline
Intensive Reading Teacher
Wellington Landings Middle School
08.2024 - Current
First Grade Lead Teacher
New Horizons Elementary
08.2022 - 05.2024
First Grade Lead Teacher
Benoist Farms Elementary
08.2020 - 06.2022
First Grade Teacher
Belle Glade Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2020
Third Grade Teacher
Belle Glade Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2018
Student Teacher
Acreage Pines Elementary
01.2015 - 04.2015
Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix