Veronica Gamino
Columbus
Summary
I'm Veronica Gamino, I've worked within the educational sector since my early years. I have pursued ongoing personal development in all spheres—spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical—these aspects became fundamental principles. By sharing my expertise and giving back to society, I hope to actively contribute back in different formats. After a few years of being part of a Pre K Program, I transitioned to a Catholic School. Teaching young people has turned out to be a rewarding and challenging experience. As a result of my growing passion to positively influence people's lives, I now provide free or income-based mentoring services to parents and students. My passion for learning and helping others was sparked by the difficulties I personally faced during my life, language was a barrier for myself and family.
Committed teaching assistant with background in adapting educational materials to meet diverse student needs. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments and providing support for instructional tasks. Strengths include strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills. Have contributed positively to improving classroom dynamics and enhancing student understanding through innovative teaching strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher Assistant
St James The Less Catholic School
Columbus
08.2023 - Current
- As an English Language Instructor, we play an integral role in cultivating a nurturing learning environment while effectively enhancing students' language proficiencies.
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation: Collaborate with fellow educators to design and implement comprehensive lesson plans that align with state and federal standards, ensuring that all instructional materials meet educational benchmarks and promote literacy at all levels.
- Individualized Instruction: Use keen observational skills to identify individual student learning needs. Our ability to adapt and differentiate materials and assignments will facilitate an engaging learning experience tailored to student strengths, preferences, and challenges.
- Consistency in Instructional Delivery: Ensure that our teaching methods and educational approaches are consistent and aligned with the district’s and school's educational goals. Strive to empower students to not only meet but exceed established learning targets through rigorous instruction.
- Dynamic Lesson Development: Develop and deliver innovative lesson plans that incorporate a broad range of pedagogical strategies and tools. Utilize technology, visual aids, collaborative projects, and interactive activities to motivate and inspire your students in the exploration of language and literature.
- Assessment and Feedback: Design and administer assessments that accurately measure student progress and proficiency in English language skills. Provide constructive feedback that promotes self-reflection and encourages students to set personal goals for their academic growth.
- Creating an Inclusive Classroom: Foster a culturally responsive classroom atmosphere that embraces diversity. Encourage inclusive practices whereby all students’ voices are heard, respected, and valued, nurturing an environment conducive to collaborative learning.
- Family and Community Engagement: Actively seek to engage families in the educational process by communicating regularly about student progress and upcoming projects. Advocate for collaboration between school and family to enhance student learning outside the classroom.
- Professional Development: Stay current with emerging trends in language education and continually seek opportunities for professional growth. Participate in relevant training and workshops to refine teaching practices and contribute positively to the educational community.
PRIVATE TUTORING- Home To Home
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted students in all core subjects, and created personalised lesson plans for the summer.
- Provide private instruction at home for students who require instruction in a less competitive environment.
- Get down to a student's level in order to communicate and express ideas.
- Work around children’s interests based upon the observations I make while working one on one.
- Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students needs and goals.
- Communicate with parents and offer assistance outside of my reach.
- Research, develop and constantly implement individualised learning for five different families.
- Track learning progress in order to identify opportunities to enhance tutoring methods and help students achieve reading, writing and mathematical goals.
- Tutor students individually to provide personalised educational, behavioural and emotional support.
- Develop student confidence through attentive instruction in reading, writing and mathematics, applying positive reinforcements.
Action For Children
Columbus
01.2017 - Current
A Better Choice Daycare And Learning Center
Columbus
10.2018 - 12.2023
- The purpose of being a teacher is to provide children with the necessary instructional skills and resources to thrive in kindergarten and life.
- Prepare children for kindergarten by teaching and implementing three state curriculums; Creative, Brightstart, and Read It Again from the Ohio State University.
- Creative, Brightstart and Ohio State: Implement curriculums to ensure the physical, emotional, cognitive and social development of preschool-aged children are met.
- Bilingual/ Adversity: Teach children English and Spanish, and celebrate our diversity by sharing, accepting and caring for one another.
- Reinforce, implement, create rules and procedures to maintain order in the classroom and building for students, teachers and parents.
- Team Work; Floating and assisting in rooms as needed, and following the lesson plan for the given classroom.
- Constantly being supervised by parents, director, state licensing or coaches from different programs; with or without knowledge, Staying on task and following rules by the book are always a must.
- Provided guidance to teaching assistants regarding lesson plan implementation and classroom management techniques.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and guardians by providing regular updates on student progress.
- Monitored student progress using data analysis tools such as portfolios, rubrics and periodic assessment tests.
- Applied patience and understanding when dealing with challenging student behaviour.
- Documented observations and maintained child portfolios to aid in assessments and meetings with parents or children's transitions.
- Collaborated with parents, guardians and teachers regarding our children's progress, behaviour or other concerns.
Education
Action For Children
Columbus, OH07.2025
A Better Choice Daycare And Learning Center
Columbus, OH12.2023
High School Diploma -
Westerville North High School
Westerville, OH01.2016
Skills
- Supportive
- Patient
- Empathy
- Flexibility
- Adaptivity
- Technology
- Leadership
- Positiveness
- Confidentiality
- Active Listening
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Progress Reporting
- Classroom Management
- Task prioritization
- Relationship building
- Scheduling and coordination
- De-escalating and resolving conflicts
- Bilingual communication
- Parent communication
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Quote
Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it. -Marian Wright Edelman
Timeline
ESL Teacher Assistant
St James The Less Catholic School
08.2023 - Current
PRIVATE TUTORING- Home To Home
03.2020 - Current
A Better Choice Daycare And Learning Center
10.2018 - 12.2023
Action For Children
01.2017 - Current
Action For Children
A Better Choice Daycare And Learning Center
High School Diploma -
Westerville North High School
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