Sonia Estrada
Clermont,FL
Summary
Supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies. Goal-oriented caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Organized and dependable. Managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
East Ridge High School
09.2023 - Current
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Created positive and inclusive classroom environment by helping students develop social skills and relationships.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Collaborated with teachers and specialists to assess student progress.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
- Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Vivian Miles
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Prepared meals and snacks to provide proper nutrition and hydration.
- Provided emotional support to enhance well-being and coping skills.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to prevent accidents and promote health.
- Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence.
- Provided assistance to individuals with disabilities by helping with activities of daily living.
- Provided personal care to maintain hygiene and prevent health problems.
- Engaged individuals in recreational and leisure activities to promote socialization and improve quality of life.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
Private Elderly Caregiver
Independent
03.2012 - 06.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Preschool Teacher
El Taller Del Buho
02.1992 - 04.1997
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Kindergarten And Preschool Education
Corporacion Universitaria Iberoamericana
Colombia11.1986
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Attendance Monitoring
- Materials Preparation
- Early Childhood Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Class Coordination
- Study Skills Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Supervision
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Support
- Student Assessments
- Student Safety
- Student and Parent Relations
- Activity Implementation
- Special Needs Education
- Individual Student Assistance
- Supervising Student Activities
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Behavior Redirection
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Helping Students With Special Needs
- Positive Attitude
- Reading and Writing Support
- Student Health and Safety
- Preparing Instructional Materials
Spanish
Spanish proficiency
- reading - [proficiency level]
- writing - [proficiency level]
- speaking - [proficiency level]
- listening comprehensive - [proficiency level]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
East Ridge High School
09.2023 - Current
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Vivian Miles
03.2023 - 08.2023
Private Elderly Caregiver
Independent
03.2012 - 06.2021
Preschool Teacher
El Taller Del Buho
02.1992 - 04.1997
Associate of Arts - Kindergarten And Preschool Education
Corporacion Universitaria Iberoamericana
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