Zuri Solano
Belleville,NJ
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 10 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Newark Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement in classroom of over 25 students.
- Collaborated with first grade team on classroom policies, management strategies, and lesson planning.
- Taught in whole group setting and established small groups to meet each student's level and needs.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Preschool Teacher
East Orange Child Development Corporation
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting in classroom of 8 students.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Greater Bergen Community Action Corporation
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Provide variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play in classroom of 7 students.
- Established communication with parents to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that can promote learning and development.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Academy of St. Joseph of the Palisades
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests in classroom of 17 students.
- Developed lesson plans aligning to NJ standards and Archdiocese curriculum guide.
- Established classroom environment that incorporated Catholic values, practices, and beliefs.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement
LEAD CAREGIVER
North Hudson Community Action Corporation
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Supervised, evaluated, and planned assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
- Arranged indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety to class of 8 students.
- Taught proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
Education
Master's Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
Jersey City, NJ08.2020
Bachelor's Degree Early Childhood -
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
Jersey City, NJ05.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Google Classroom
- GOLD
- Teaching Strategies
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
Accomplishments
- Teacher of Preschool through Grade 3: Standard Certificate of Eligibility with Adv. Standing.
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities: Standard Certificate of Eligibility
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Newark Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
East Orange Child Development Corporation
09.2021 - 06.2022
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
Greater Bergen Community Action Corporation
09.2020 - 06.2022
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Academy of St. Joseph of the Palisades
09.2015 - 06.2020
LEAD CAREGIVER
North Hudson Community Action Corporation
09.2013 - 08.2015
Master's Degree - Early Childhood Special Education
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's Degree Early Childhood -
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
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