Years Experience
Yosilda Suarez
Retired High School Teacher
Cliffside Park,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
43
43
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Cliffside Park High School
Cliffside Park, NJ
02.2015 - 02.2023
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Art Gallery Owner
Grand Street Gallery
Jersey City , NJ
12.2005 - 09.2008
- Assisted with exhibition set up in event spaces, displaying art pieces to be aesthetically pleasing and well-lit for best viewing.
- Attended art fairs and special events to study artists' work and dealers' inventory.
- Promoted gallery events and shared information on online social media sites.
- Confirmed event schedules with artists, vendors, clients and visitors.
- Coordinated mailing of invitations and development of marketing collateral to publicize events at art gallery.
- Fielded incoming phone calls and provided information on artists and upcoming events.
- Set up exhibition and event spaces to install pieces for display.
- Handled gallery calendar of exhibitions, workers and special events.
- Discussed philosophy of gallery, educating visitors on roster of artists and objective of illustrations.
- Processed sold artwork for shipment and followed up with clients to confirm arrival.
- Managed art gallery's information technology and computer systems to monitor event communication and advertisements.
- Participated in art fairs and attended special events.
- Planned themes for gallery exhibitions and designed potential lists of art.
- Maintained online media sites with gallery events and information.
Teacher
North Bergen High School
09.1990 - 11.2005
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Teacher
Irvington High School
Irvington , NJ
09.1979 - 06.1986
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology Teacher Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ 09.1975 - 05.1979
30 Graduate Credits - ESL/Bilingual/Urban Education
NJCU
Jersey City Skills
- Tutoring and After School Help
- Differentiated Instruction
- Teaching, Tutoring and Counseling
- Emergent Curriculum
- Curriculum Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Online Teaching
- Bilingual Certification (Spanish) Native Language
Timeline
Teacher
Cliffside Park High School
02.2015 - 02.2023
Art Gallery Owner
Grand Street Gallery
12.2005 - 09.2008
Teacher
North Bergen High School
09.1990 - 11.2005
Teacher
Irvington High School
09.1979 - 06.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Biology Teacher Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
09.1975 - 05.1979
30 Graduate Credits - ESL/Bilingual/Urban Education
NJCU
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