Zoraida Guzman
Springfield,MA
Summary
Dedicated Preschool Educator And Bible School Teacher/Director with [25] years of supporting children learning in the moral, social, emotional, cognitive areas and working in Kindergarten readiness. Prepared and implemented activities designed to captivate young children's hearts and minds. Worked with other teachers to equitably divide the workload and create fun experiences. Respectful and charming in relating to people of all religious, economic, and cultural backgrounds. Enthusiastic about building strong community relationships and providing high-quality education services. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Bible School Director
Iglesia Jehova Tsidkenu Incorporated
01.2009 - Current
- Engaged children in learning by selecting age-appropriate stories to share.
- Supplemented lessons with fun activities, games, and friendly competitions.
- Taught children lessons with religious and moral themes.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Prepared, coordinated, and distributed information about the yearly schedule of activities and classes.
- Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
- Sourced, modified, and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
Educator
Self-employeed
09.2007 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide the best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise the curriculum, enhancing the learning experience.
- Met regularly with a team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Preschool Teacher
HCS Head Start
04.1997 - 09.2007
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversations and formal conferences.
- Maintained an organized, fun, and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group of about 10 to 15 children
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Education
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA06.2007
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Department Of Early Education And Care
Boston, MA2007
Skills
- Special Assignments
- Strategize Plans
- Stage Designs
- Group Sessions
- Supervision and Mentoring
- Team Communication
- Group Activities
- Daycare Management
- Event Planning
- Safety Awareness
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bible School Director
Iglesia Jehova Tsidkenu Incorporated
01.2009 - Current
Educator
Self-employeed
09.2007 - Current
Preschool Teacher
HCS Head Start
04.1997 - 09.2007
Associate of Science - Early Education
Holyoke Community College
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Department Of Early Education And Care
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