Silvana Alfaro Martinez
BRADENTON,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and responsive Teacher with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher 2
Palmetto CDC
Palmetto, FL
02.2019 - Current
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress and any concerning behaviors.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime including setting up equipment and organizing games or crafts.
- Maintained daily records of attendance, activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Encouraged students to interact positively and calmly solve disputes.
- Provided individual attention to each child based on their needs using appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Modeled good behaviors for students and maintained classroom discipline.
- Encouraged creative thinking through art projects, storytelling and music appreciation activities.
- Respected cultural and familial backgrounds of different children with personalized approach to childcare.
- Observed each child's performance during activities and documented progress in order to plan future instruction accordingly.
Cleaner
Gulfside cleaning solutions.
Bradenton, FL
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Washed linens and towels used by outgoing guests
- Empited trash cans/containers
- Dusted ceiling fans and air vents
- Sanatized bathrooms and cleaned guest rooms
- Replenish clean towels and make beds with clean linens for new guests.
Volunteer Catechism Teacher Assistant
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Palmetto, FL
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 18 students
- Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by 80% and designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.
Student Aide (Temporary)
Palmetto High School/ Manatee County School board
Palmetto, FL
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Manage a variety of administrative and clerical functions in a high-volume office
- Work independently with little or no direct supervision
- Assisted in processing student enrollments and other student documentation
- Answered phones and directed incoming calls
- Checked in and out parents and other community members through Raptor program
- Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Translated for Spanish speaking parents.
Education
Associate in Arts (AA) in Education -
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
02.2024
Certificate in Medical Administrative Specialist -
Manatee Technical Institute
01.2016
Palmetto High School
01.2015
Skills
- Microsoft 2013 Word
- Microsoft 2013 Excel
- Microsoft 2013 PowerPoint
- Fluent in Spanish
- Interpretation
- Translation
- Teaching
- Classroom Management
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Driver's License, 10/01/22, 07/01/24, 2 years
- Staff Credential Birth- Five, 04/01/20, 04/01/25
- FCCPC Birth-Five, 04/01/20, 04/01/25
Additional Information - Conversational Languages
Spanish
Awards
- Student of the Month, 03/01/16, Manatee Technical College
- Gold Medal Winner SkillsUSA Florida Region Championship 2016, Customer Service
- Bronze Medal Winner SkillsUSA National Championship 2016, 06/01/16, Community Service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher 2
Palmetto CDC
02.2019 - Current
Cleaner
Gulfside cleaning solutions.
04.2018 - 12.2018
Volunteer Catechism Teacher Assistant
Holy Cross Catholic Church
08.2014 - 05.2017
Student Aide (Temporary)
Palmetto High School/ Manatee County School board
08.2014 - 06.2015
Associate in Arts (AA) in Education -
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
Certificate in Medical Administrative Specialist -
Manatee Technical Institute
Palmetto High School