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Tiffany Fragosa

Tiffany Fragosa

Parlin,NJ

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. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. 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

Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience
09.2022 - Current
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
  • Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Maintained detailed records of attendance, test scores and assignment grades for each student to identify trends and rectify issues.
  • Taught student classrooms with varying teaching methods and elevated average GPA.
  • Worked with staff to raise funds new classroom technology and trained teachers on use.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Cleaning Staff Member

Hackensack Cleaning Business
01.2019 - 10.2021

Cleaning up doctors office hallways and bathrooms. Polishing floors elevators and taking out garbage's from offices.

  • Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.

Server

Pita Palace Restaurant
07.2016 - 02.2020
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Trained servers on order management, food service quality and how to build rapport with guests.
  • Welcomed and greeted guests before presenting special menu items to clients.
  • Proactively communicated with servers to coordinate workflows and monitor service during busy shifts.
  • Led team of servers to consistently meet customer service and sales targets.
  • Handled guest complaints in positively and offered appreciation tokens to build customer loyalty.

Barista

Starbucks
03.2017 - 09.2018
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.

Education

GED -

New Utrecht High School

Skills

  • Child Development
  • Safety Awareness
  • Staff Development
  • Teacher Training
  • Childcare Needs
  • Lesson Planning

Timeline

Lead Teacher

The Learning Experience
09.2022 - Current

Cleaning Staff Member

Hackensack Cleaning Business
01.2019 - 10.2021

Barista

Starbucks
03.2017 - 09.2018

Server

Pita Palace Restaurant
07.2016 - 02.2020

GED -

New Utrecht High School
Tiffany Fragosa