STEPHANY PONCE
Hickory Hills,IL
Summary
Dedicated educator committed to the "No Child Left Behind" principle, building strong connections for a secure and confident learning environment. Skilled in recognizing and addressing individual needs, celebrating achievements, and overcoming challenges. Committed to creating a supportive educational environment that advocates for the growth of every child.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Teacher
Primrose Schools
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Team Member
Target
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
- Accepted, processed and filled order quickly and efficiently
- Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process.
Customer Service Representative
Best Buy
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor
- Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment polices and security practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Saint Xavier University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Moraine Valley Community College
Skills
Cultural Sensitivity
undefinedAccomplishments
- Dean's List [Spring 2023]
- Dean's List [Fall 2023]
- President's List [Spring 2022]
- President's List [Fall 2021]
- Kappa Delta Pi Honors [2024]
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society [2022]
- 3.912 GPA
Clinical Teaching Experiences
- 2nd grade, Frank A. Brodnicki Elementary School, Spring 2023, Justice, IL
- Kindergarten, John A. Bannes Elementary School, Fall 2023, Tinley Park, IL
- Preschool, Charles Gates Dawes Elementary School, Spring 2023, Chicago, IL
- Preschool, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, 08/2017, 05/2018, Palos Hills, IL
- 2nd grade, Saint Patrica Parish, 08/2015, 04/2016, Hickory Hills, IL
Credentials
- PEL
- ESL Endorsement (PreK-12)
- Early Childhood Special Education Approval (PreK)
Timeline
Teacher
Primrose Schools
03.2022 - 07.2022
Team Member
Target
10.2021 - 12.2021
Customer Service Representative
Best Buy
03.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Saint Xavier University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Moraine Valley Community College
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