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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
10.2021 - 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
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • 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
02.2014 - 10.2016
  • 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
06.2013 - 08.2014
  • 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
08.2017 - 05.2019

Skills

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Timeline

Education Director

Unity Academy Learning Center
10.2021 - Current

Teacher

C.S
08.2019 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Early Childhood Education

Herbert Lehman
08.2017 - 05.2019

Paraprofessional

P.S 35x
02.2014 - 10.2016

Summer Camp Counselor

Inwood Community Services
06.2013 - 08.2014

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