Ana Karen Diaz
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Lead Teacher with experience in curriculum development and student engagement. Strengths include ability to create inclusive learning environments, implement innovative teaching strategies, and foster positive relationships with students and parents. Previous roles have seen significant improvement in classroom performance and overall student satisfaction.
Dedicated and responsive professional 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Kiddie Academy chamblee
Dunwoody
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Facilitated group activities that encouraged cooperation and positive interactions among children.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans that promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs.
- Provided individual attention to each toddler through one-on-one instruction during playtime and circle time activities.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
- Observed children to record development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
Lead Teacher
Primrose Schools
Sandy Springs, Georgia
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
Infant Teacher
Primrose Schools
Dunwoody, GA
04.2021 - 12.2023
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Infant Teacher
Briarcliff Day Care
North Druid Hills , GA
02.2017 - 05.2020
- Sanitized toys, equipment, supplies and surfaces regularly.
- Changed diapers, used bibs and monitored behaviors to maintain good hygiene for each child.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play materials for children to explore and manipulate.
- Identified symptoms of emotional and developmental issues and alerted parents or guardians.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marist School
Dunwoody, GA07.2022
Skills
- [Type] education
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- [Area of study] instruction
- Parent relations
- Activity planning
- Punctual
- Behavior management techniques
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Training in food handling preparation
- Employee training
- Story time, arts and crafts
- Multi-sensory activities
- Mother of [number]
- First aid training
- Creative arts talent
- Safe learning environment
- Teacher training
- Child development
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Kiddie Academy chamblee
03.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Primrose Schools
01.2024 - 03.2024
Infant Teacher
Primrose Schools
04.2021 - 12.2023
Infant Teacher
Briarcliff Day Care
02.2017 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Marist School