Viviana Cota

Yuma,AZ

Summary

Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs. Assistant Teacher passionate about helping children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Skilled at evaluating student progression and adapting lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth. Caring and compassionate with students from diverse backgrounds and with different learning styles. Detail-oriented Assistant Teacher lends creative approach to classroom preparation, policy and presentation. Promotes collaborative environment focused on curriculum and strategy development prioritizing productive, customizable learning practices. Passionate teacher excels at sharing unique approach to individualized instruction to keep students on pace. No task too small in supporting teachers, administrators and at-large school community.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

Western Counsil Of Government

09.2018 - Current

Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Oversaw classroom operations during teacher and parent meetings.

Teacher

Happy Trails Daycare

08.2016 - 09.2018

Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

Costumer Service

Dairy Queen

06.2016 - 08.2016

Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

No Degree - Family Advocate Certificate

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT

04.2023

No Degree - Child Development Associate Certificate

Arizona Western College

Yuma, AZ

02.2019

Skills

Curriculum Development
Faculty Collaboration
Child Development
Test Proctoring
Language Acquisition
Lesson Planning
Classroom Technology
Social Development
Behavior Modeling
Student Engagement
Learning support
Skills Development
Relationship Building
Special Needs Students
Positive Learning Environment
Team Collaboration
Documentation And Reporting
Behavior Modification Techniques
Instructional support
Instructional Materials Creation
Special Education Support
Physical education support
Problem-Solving
Special Education
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Positive Reinforcement
Professional Development
Individualized Education Plans
Lesson Plan Implementation
Student Support

School policies and procedures
Student Motivation and Engagement
Social Studies Instruction
Behavior Management
Conflict Resolution
[Language] Fluency
Classroom Safety Practices
Behavior Modification
Teaching strategies
Classroom Management
Schedule Management
Learning Assessments
Parent-Teacher Communication
Cooperative Learning Experience
Classroom Technology Implementation
Curriculum Design
Critical Thinking
Google Drive
[Type] Software Proficiency
Team Management
Fluent in [Language]
Supervision and leadership
Attention to Detail
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Excellent Communication
MS Office
Active Listening
Microsoft Office
Decision-Making
Analytical Thinking

Spending time with family.

I like spending time with my family going on different trips, or just spending quality time together.

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