Sonya Gutierrez
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Attentive and creative teacher passionate about helping young children develop emotional, social and educational skills. Familiar with developmentally appropriate activities and experienced by providing nurturing environments conducive to learning. Promote physical, emotional and social health to complement academic progress. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Motivated and energetic to apply early childhood education principles in preschool setting. Dedicated to teaching, maintaining discipline and encouraging creativity. Certified in First Aid and CPR.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Toddler Teacher
Kenmont Montessori School
Brownsville, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in toddlers.
- Created lesson plans appropriate to the individual child as well as the class as a whole.
- Established positive relationships with families by communicating regularly regarding their child's progress and responding promptly to any questions or concerns they had.
- Created an environment that was conducive for learning by implementing classroom rules and providing structure throughout the day.
- Assisted in potty training young children when needed.
- Monitored toddlers' behavior closely to ensure safety at all times.
- Collaborated with other teachers in planning lessons that were tailored to meet the needs of each child.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Special Education Aide Behavior Intervention Unit
Brownsville Independent School District
Brownsville, TX
09.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided special attention to individuals needing extra academic or behavioral guidance during classes.
- Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.
- Supported teachers by providing instructional support, classroom management, and behavior modification strategies.
- Monitored student progress, recorded data, and provided feedback to teachers.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed in the classroom setting.
- Observed students' performance in order to provide feedback to teachers about modifications needed for their instruction methods.
Fiscal Clerk/Administrative Specialist
City Of Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Answered and routed telephone calls and took messages.
- Automated office operations by managing internal and external customer correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
- Monitored office equipment and scheduled repairs.
- Answered phone calls, provided information to callers and connected callers to appropriate people.
- Reviewed and sorted mail for all departments.
- Prepare requisitions and purchase orders for department.
- Assist fiscal clerks with scanning and filing of vital statistic records for the City of Brownsville.
Cash Office Associate
Home Depot
Brownsville, TX
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Reconciled daily cash variance reports, tracking overages and shortages through compilation of summary reports and comparing against past variances to isolate and address possible causes.
- Prepared and checked cashier register tills.
- Organized cash movements between offices and to or from banks.
- Balanced overall budget, measuring daily cash access needs against money safe contents and communicating with managers to replenish supply of cash on hand when necessary.
- Issued cash, change and electronic equipment to sales associates throughout facility, participating in end-of-shift accounting procedures to document handling of revenues.
- Investigated and solved account issues to maintain current and accurate money systems.
Universal Teller
International Bank of Commerce
Brownsville, TX
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Handled cash transactions, balanced cash drawers, performed loan payments and issued cashier's checks.
- Performed basic administrative tasks regarding banking products by handling phone calls, inquiries and emails.
- Kept teller window areas clean, organized and fully stocked.
- Performed currency transaction reports for foreign currency.
- Greeted and assisted customers with professional, knowledgeable support for diverse banking needs.
After-School Tutor
Redlands Christian Migrant Association
Immokalee, FL
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
- Provided students with access to resources and support to complete work for course.
- Engaged students and made lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning.
- Provided small group and classroom instruction to 15 students.
- Consistently provided motivation and direction for students and gave feedback when needed.
Education
Montessori Certification-currently Working On - Education
North American Montessori Center
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSome College (No Degree) - Education
University of Texas At Brownsville
Brownsville, TXHigh School Diploma -
Pace Early College High School
Brownsville, TX05.2004
Skills
- Behavior Intervention
- Group Instruction
- Behavior Modifications
- Maintaining Classroom Cleanliness
- De-escalation Techniques
- Team Collaboration
- Teacher Support
- Skill Reinforcement
- Classroom Management
- Information Confidentiality
- Quick Thinking
- Educational Support
- Group and individual instruction
- Positive Reinforcement
- Creative lesson planning
- Social Skills Development
Affiliations
Employment Activities and Honors
- Member of team that received Five Star Service Award for Vital Statistics from the Texas Health and Human Services while employed at the CIty of Brownsville.
- Promoted from Fiscal Clerk to Administrative Specialist while employed at the City of Brownsville.
- Received numerous Homer Awards while employed at The Home Depot.
School Activities and Honors
- 3 year Varsity Volleyball Letterman-First Team All-District, First Team All-Metro, All Tournament Selection
- 2 year Varsity Basketball Letterman-Second Team All-District, First Team All-Metro.
- Member of the National Honor Society.
- Recipient of the Johnny Cavazos Athletic Scholarship.
Timeline
Toddler Teacher
Kenmont Montessori School
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Aide Behavior Intervention Unit
Brownsville Independent School District
09.2019 - 06.2022
Fiscal Clerk/Administrative Specialist
City Of Brownsville
09.2015 - 07.2019
Cash Office Associate
Home Depot
01.2012 - 09.2015
Universal Teller
International Bank of Commerce
01.2007 - 07.2007
After-School Tutor
Redlands Christian Migrant Association
06.2006 - 12.2006
Montessori Certification-currently Working On - Education
North American Montessori Center
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Western Governors University
Some College (No Degree) - Education
University of Texas At Brownsville
High School Diploma -
Pace Early College High School
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