Sashiel Polanco
Director
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
To obtain a challenging position that will allow me to utilize my motivation, organizational skills, communication skills, educational background and ability to work well with others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Education Director
Unity Academy Learning Center
Philadelphia, PA
2021.10 - Current
- Develop and coordinate curricula with staff that complies with state regulations for student birth to school aged.
- Observed teachers and students in classrooms to gather data and improve instruction.
- Manage and support teaching staff and promote professional development
- Maintain compliance with external regulations and internal policies
- Interview, hire, and train new staff members ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements
- Built rapport with young clients and families using tailored emails and newsletters.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Manage and oversee the budget and accounts
- Develop and facilitate a marketing and communication plan
- Ensured a happy, safe and stimulating environment for children
Teacher
C.S
Bronx, NY
2019.08 - 2021.06
- Created differentiated lessons according to students’ academic needs, including both individual and group work
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Consistently communicated with parents to establish a rapport and communicate behavior, social, and developmental progress of students
- Collaborated with team members to implement programs and curricula to target student needs in all content areas
- Created and implemented behavioral management plans and individualized education plan in collaboration with school service staff members
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Paraprofessional
P.S 35x
Bronx, NY
2014.02 - 2016.10
- Collaborate with teachers to deliver differentiated instructions in all content areas
- Assist in classroom responsibilities including grading, assessing and classroom management
- Provide creative learning strategies for students
- Create and implement behavioral management plans
- Work one on one with students to support emotional or behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills
- Consult with parents about students’ progress
- Participate in professional development workshops.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Summer Camp Counselor
Inwood Community Services
New York, NY
2013.06 - 2014.08
- Provided efficient direction and supervision of children
- Maintained order and ensured safety and well-being of each camper
- Created and implemented lesson plans as a Dance Instructor
- Choreographed dance routines for children grade k-5
- Organized and directed Dance performances.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Herbert Lehman
The Bronx, NY 2017.08 - 2019.05
Skills
Class Scheduling
Curricular implementation
Education administration
Curriculum Development
Classroom evaluations
Faculty supervision
Student counseling
Documentation skills
Remote learning
Policy implementation
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organization and Time Management
Project Management
Timeline
Education Director
Unity Academy Learning Center
2021.10 - Current
Teacher
C.S
2019.08 - 2021.06
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
Herbert Lehman
2017.08 - 2019.05
Paraprofessional
P.S 35x
2014.02 - 2016.10
Summer Camp Counselor
Inwood Community Services
2013.06 - 2014.08