Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Teacher

Widalys Ayala Santiago

Ocala

Summary

Amazing Kids World Academy

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.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Teacher

Amazing Kids World Academy
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.

Teacher 2

RCMA
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.

Teacher

Episcopal Children's Services
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.

Cook

Redlands Christian Migrant Association
02.2012 - 07.2018
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL
12.2025

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson Planning
  • Activity Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson development
  • IEP support
  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Amazing Kids World Academy
08.2023 - Current

Teacher 2

RCMA
07.2022 - 05.2023

Teacher

Episcopal Children's Services
08.2018 - 03.2021

Cook

Redlands Christian Migrant Association
02.2012 - 07.2018

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Tallahassee Community College
Widalys Ayala Santiago