Selena Seda
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator with experience at Grace Christian Academy, skilled in lesson planning and fostering positive learning environments. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through individualized instruction and effective behavior management. Strong communicator and collaborator, dedicated to supporting diverse learning needs and promoting social development among young learners.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Ryan Center for Young Children Ministries
Port Saint Lucie, FL
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning by providing individualized attention during instruction.
- Collaborated with staff to maintain a positive and engaging classroom environment.
- Prepared instructional materials and resources for daily lessons and activities.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Organized classroom supplies and maintained an orderly educational space.
- Participated in training sessions to develop teaching strategies and classroom management skills.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Paraprofessional
Mariposa Elementary
Port Saint Lucie, FL
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Supported classroom activities by assisting teachers with lesson preparation and student engagement.
- Facilitated individualized instruction for students, adapting materials to meet diverse learning needs.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement to promote a conducive learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to develop and implement effective strategies for student success.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance instructional support skills and techniques.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Office Manager
Sani Effect Environmental
Port Saint Lucie, FL
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Port Managed daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to procedures.
- Coordinated office supplies procurement, maintaining optimal inventory levels for uninterrupted operations.
- Implemented filing systems, improving document retrieval speed and organizational efficiency.
- Assisted in scheduling meetings and appointments, optimizing executive time management.
Preschool Teacher
Grace Christian Academy
Port Saint Lucie, FL
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment for children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development and progress.
- Implemented educational activities that promote social and emotional growth.
- Monitored student progress, adjusting instruction as needed for effectiveness.
- Organized classroom materials and resources to optimize learning experiences.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Assisted and supervised Number children through entire school day.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Education
High School Diploma - Basic Academics
Fort Pierce Central
Fort Pierce, FL05.2014
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior management
- Oral communication
- Lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Lesson plan implementation
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Positive learning environment
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Ryan Center for Young Children Ministries
09.2024 - 05.2025
Paraprofessional
Mariposa Elementary
08.2023 - 11.2024
Office Manager
Sani Effect Environmental
04.2023 - 06.2023
Preschool Teacher
Grace Christian Academy
09.2020 - 04.2023
High School Diploma - Basic Academics
Fort Pierce Central