Tania Alonso
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
Student Information Systems
IDEA Public Schools
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Entered student information in computer files.
- Enforced school and district policies regarding attendance.
- Prepared computer reports on student statistics and attendance records.
- Contacted parents regarding student absences based on attendance policies.
- Performed clerical duties by typing correspondence and notices.
Texas Works Advisor II
Texas Health And Human Service Commission
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with clients and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
- Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
- Interviewing applicants in person and by outbound telephone calls to obtain pertinent financial and personal information
- Determining eligibility for public assistance programs
Internship Student
University Of Behavioral Health Denton
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Working in adolescent and military units, assisting with group and individual therapy sessions
- Discharging/planning and documentation workshops
- Intake assessments and processing family forms to make collateral calls to discuss plan of care
Internship Student
MHMR Tarrant County
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Provide support and resources to survivors experiencing grief due to loss
- Organizing events such as "Run for Life 5k" in 2018
- Attending monthly board meetings
Manager
It's In The Mail More
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Assisting with miscellaneous student needs such as; printing, mailing, faxing, and school supplies
- Counting inventory and documenting correctly per owner preferences
Infant Teacher
Kid's Academy Of Texas
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Taking care of infants age 2-12 months
- Maintaining strict schedule to ensure infants are properly fed, changed and napping throughout the day
- Teaching educational necessities such as ABC's and 123's to the 'older' babies.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2019
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Vista College
Killeen, TX06.2016
High School Diploma -
Robert M Shoemaker High School
Killeen, TX06.2015
Skills
- Time management
- Collaboration, active listening,
planning/organization skills - Enrollment Expertise (Student
Recruitment, Registration) - Microsoft Office expertise
- Excel expertise
- Organizational Development Knowledge
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Positive Learning Environment
- Observations and Assessments
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Timeline
Teacher
IDEA Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Student Information Systems
IDEA Public Schools
06.2021 - 08.2022
Internship Student
University Of Behavioral Health Denton
01.2020 - 08.2020
Texas Works Advisor II
Texas Health And Human Service Commission
06.2019 - 06.2021
Internship Student
MHMR Tarrant County
09.2018 - 05.2019
Manager
It's In The Mail More
01.2018 - 08.2018
Infant Teacher
Kid's Academy Of Texas
05.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas At Arlington
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Vista College
High School Diploma -
Robert M Shoemaker High School
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