Vivian Platellas

Accomplished individual with demonstrated ability to learn, motivate and work with minimal supervision as well as maintaining high interest and achievement. Articulate communicator able to effectively interact with diverse populations in the community with professionalism. Consistently maintain excellent relations with colleagues, faculty, and supervisors. Self-motivated with strong planning, organizational and leadership skills.

Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 20+ years of experience. Passionate about educating children from K-6 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.

• Software (IBM and MAC environments): Smart Board Technology, iMovie SharePoint, Microix and ChildPlus
• Coaching Proactively and Reactively~St . Petersburg College
• Fundamentals of Supervising and Leadership Training ~ St. Petersburg College
• Excellent Computer Skills: MAC Applications, Office 365, Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome
• CLASS- Train the trainer certified; Technology Integration; Differential Instruction; Writers Workshop (Lucy Calkins);
• Teaching Strategies GOLD; Individualized Education Plan; Creative Lesson Plan; VPK Assessment;
• Leadership Development and English as Second Language (ESOL)

• Manage time efficiently with high level of energy, motivation and strong organizational skills
• Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)~ conduct observations twice a year
• Ensure and maintain confidential, sensitive documentation and enter data according to established procedures
• Technical assistance on lesson planning, child assessment, classroom observations, and curriculum implementation
• Monitor Developmental 45 and 90 Day Screening Requirements, ASQ's
• Highly qualified Curriculum, Early Intervention/Elementary foundation of content, language and research-based approach
• Knowledge of ITERS, ECERS, CLASS, Creative Curriculum, Frog Street Curriculum, Brigance, and Teaching Strategies GOLD
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) - challenging behaviors, 1:1 instruction, small group instruction