Victoria Long
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Teacher with over nine years of experience, including three years at Bezos Academy, specializing in supporting Montessori-aligned classrooms for diverse preschool learners. Committed to fostering emotional, social, and academic development through effective classroom management, individualized student support, data tracking, and proactive family communication. Proven ability to take initiative while upholding high classroom standards and contributing to a positive, inclusive learning environment. Eager to transition into a Lead Teacher role to enhance student outcomes, promote classroom excellence, and strengthen team collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Bezos Academy
Houston, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Support implementation of Montessori-inspired curriculum for children ages [3–5].
- Lead small-group instruction in literacy, math readiness, practical life, and social-emotional development.
- Maintain prepared classroom environment aligned with Montessori standards.
- Track and document student progress using internal assessment tools and observation notes.
- Support behavior guidance using positive reinforcement and developmentally appropriate strategies.
- Build strong relationships with families through daily updates and conferences.
- Acted as classroom Lead during Lead Teacher absences.
- Encouraged parental involvement in student learning through effective communication of progress and challenges.
- Supported students with special needs, implementing strategies to facilitate their participation and learning.
- Developed and executed lesson plans tailored to meet diverse student needs, fostering inclusive learning environment.
- Fostered positive and supportive classroom atmosphere, encouraging student participation and confidence.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented classroom procedures and expectations.
- Ensure compliance with licensing, safety, and health regulations.
- Assisted the lead Teacher with redesign morning work cycle transitions, increasing student engagement and reducing redirection incidents.
- Supported students in achieving kindergarten readiness benchmarks in literacy/math by using vocabulary cards and using Heggerty Phonics and our montessori language and math materials with the children.
- Evaluated student performance and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Substitute Teacher
Zenith Learning
Houston, TX
10.2020 - Current
- Maintains safe and welcoming classroom environment
- Leads and facilitates classroom activity and pre-determined lesson plans
- Models positive and appropriate classroom behavior
- Maintains clean and organized classroom environment
- Supports and assists fellow staff management
- Maintains high level of energy throughout workday
- Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information
- Maintains discipline and classroom control that fosters safe and positive learning environment
- Ensures adequate supervision to assure health, welfare, and safety of all students
- Reports to office upon arrival at school and takes role in classroom
- Returns instructional materials, equipment, and keys to proper place
- Complies with and supports school and state regulations and policies
Sortation Associate
Amazon
Humble, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Lifting packages up to 50 pounds while walking, squatting, and pushing
- Using handheld device to scan packages
- Building and sorting packages on pallets
- Diverting packages at fast pace to proper lanes
- Working vigorously to keep up with shift demands
- Rotating task according to demand
- Team lifting support
- Assembling packages ready for delivery
Energy Advisor
Just Energy
Houston, TX
02.2015 - 04.2019
- Greet customers and provide them with information regarding products and services
- Proactively respond to customers’ concerns and provide relevant solutions based on best practices
- Multitasking phone calls and operating customer’s accounts
- Knowledgeable in Sharepoint, CRM and ISigma
- Enter transactions via the point of sales system to ensure effective management of daily cash accounts
- Process credit card and check payments
- Promoting rates and energy efficient products and tips
- Reviewed billing information and provided response by email
- Assisted in training new hires and colleagues
- Planned activities for colleagues to boast moral of the workplace
Teacher Assistant
Primrose Schools
Houston, TX
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Assisting Children with sensory and motor building skills
- Building trust and confidence in children
- Assisting children in self-directed activities
- Organizing and creating projects for children to participate in
- Assisting lead teachers with classroom activities
- Serving snacks and lunch to children
- Cleaning and maintaining classroom
- Experience with Pre-k – Kinder Garden as well as Toddler age Children
Construction Service Project Assistant
EHRA Engineering
Houston, TX
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Upload advertisements on civcast
- Drafted Pre-Bid Agendas for bid meetings
- Created Schedule of Values and emailed documents to contractors
- Arranged Print Order Forms for construction drawings to be printed
- Established transmittal letters for plans, pay requests, submittals, and change orders
- Developed Engineer’s Certificate of completion forms
- Scheduled TCEQ/HCPID Inspections and email notices to participating parties
- Mailed out important documents
- Emailed information to contractors, Developers, and etc
- Responsible for making copies and file important documents
- Assisted other Project Managers with admin duties
Teaching Assistant
Greatwood Montessori
Sugar Land, TX
08.2008 - 04.2013
- Assisting Children with sensory and motor building skills
- Building trust and confidence in children
- Assisting children in self-directed activities
- Organizing and creating projects for children to participate in
- Assisting lead teachers with classroom activities
- Serving snacks and lunch to children
- Cleaning and maintaining classroom
- Experience with Pre-k – Kinder Garden as well as Toddler age Children
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX12-2027
Skills
- Montessori inspired instruction
- Classroom Leadership and Management
- Lesson planning & curriculum implementation
- Social - Emotional Learning
- Individual learning plans
- Behavior guidance strategies
- Family engagement & communication
- Data Tracking & student assessment
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Safety awareness
- Staff development
- Training and mentoring
- Student records management
- Cultural history
- Age-appropriate discipline
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Team collaboration & Training
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson plan implementation
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- MACTE Certified Montessori Teacher ages 2 1/2 to 6 years old
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Bezos Academy
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Zenith Learning
10.2020 - Current
Sortation Associate
Amazon
10.2019 - Current
Energy Advisor
Just Energy
02.2015 - 04.2019
Teacher Assistant
Primrose Schools
04.2014 - 02.2015
Construction Service Project Assistant
EHRA Engineering
06.2013 - 04.2014
Teaching Assistant
Greatwood Montessori
08.2008 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Texas Southern University