To utilize my expertise in education and my commitment to individualized learning to support students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Phyl's Academy Preparatory School
09.2024 - Current
Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.
Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
Communicate professionally and warmly with peers, children, and parents.
Collaborate effectively and work well with other teachers and school staff members.
Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures while supervising the children at all times.
Maintaining accurate records of student progress and classroom activities
Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
Teacher Assistant
Phyl's Academy Preparatory School
09.2021 - 06.2024
Assist teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
Work with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
Assist children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
Create calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
Arrange age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
PreK English Teacher
Sister of Mercy Pre-school
02.2016 - 03.2020
Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
Designed clear and creative learning materials to promote student engagement in pronunciation exercises.
Attended and participated in staff meetings to learn new teaching strategies and brainstorm ideas to improve classroom presentations.
Daycare Supervisor
Center Against Domestic violence
08.2010 - 02.2015
Monitored children's progress and provided teachers with assistance in resolving any problems
Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore manipulative and use both in learning activities and imaginative play
Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs were appropriate quality, and that resource were used effectively.
Daycare Teacher
Center Against Domestic violence
12.2004 - 08.2010
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Brooklyn College-The City University of New York
06.2005
Skills
Microsoft word
Bilingual Spanish/English
Lesson planning
Classroom Management
Communication
Teamwork
Organization
Adaptability
Time Management
Certification
Completed field course in Special Education and Camp Counseling.
Completed training in Mandated Reporter
Completed training in Foundation in Health and Safety e-learning, SIDS, CPR and Infection Control Training Solution, Supporting Language Development Birth to Age 5, Supervision of children, ACEs and Trauma, Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis
6th–8th Grade English Language Arts Educator, Resource Educator at Chickasaw Preparatory Academy / Blytheville Middle School6th–8th Grade English Language Arts Educator, Resource Educator at Chickasaw Preparatory Academy / Blytheville Middle School
AP Art Drawing/2D & Visual Art Teacher at Freedom Preparatory Academy High SchoolAP Art Drawing/2D & Visual Art Teacher at Freedom Preparatory Academy High School