Florida Teaching Certificate k to 6 as well as VPK CertificationFlexible and adaptive
Urban public schools background
Critical thinker
Title I knowledge
IEPs knowledge
Standardized testing techniques
Fluent in English and Spanish
Kagan Trained
SIMS Math strategies Trained
CPI certified
Mentor for new teachers
Marzano 1
Marzano 2
2 times Lesson Study Participant
TIF
Experience
First Grade Teacher - Bilingual August 2014 to CurrentOCPS (Shingle Cree ES) － Orlando, FL
English Program Kinder Teacher August 2011 to May 2013Colegio Kiany － Caguas, PR
Taught all classes in English.Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents.Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.Scheduled and held parent- teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.Mentored and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole group instruction.Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated feedback.Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.Used children's literature to teach and reinforce reading, writing, grammar and phonics.Enhanced reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader's theater and story time.Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world around them.Employed a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction textual materials to encourage students to read independently.Encouraged parents to take an active role in their child's education.
First Grade Teacher January 2011 to May 2011Escuela de La Comunidad Emerita Leon Candelas － Cayey, PR
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.Managed classrooms of 29 students during the absence of assigned teachers.Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Owner Pre K Teacher August 2001 to May 2008Picolinos Nursery and Day Care － San German, PR
Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents.Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers.Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.Encouraged parents to take an active role in their child's education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts : Education Early Childhood Development and Child Psychology, 2012Universidad Del Turabo Sistema Ana G Mendez － Gurabo, PR, USAGPA: Dean's List GPA: 3.90 Magna Cum LaudeEducation Dean's List GPA: 3.90 Early Childhood Development and Child Psychology Magna Cum Laude
Certifications
Puerto Rico Department of MIMIO EducationTeaching Certificate Technology with K to 3rd as well as preschool Destination Math certificate. Destination Reading Flexible and adaptive Big Day for Pre K
Interests
Recognized in "Whos Who Among Students " in 1995, 2000 and 2011. High School and College. Organized, developed, designed and conducted Preschool-Kinder Talent show for the preschool week. Directed 142 kids and worked with 4 teachers. From music and dancing numbers to organization of all whole program.
Accomplishments Recognized in "Whos Who Among Students " in 1995, 2000 and 2011. High School and College. Organized, developed, designed and conducted Preschool-Kinder Talent show for the preschool week. Directed 142 kids and worked with 4 teachers. From music and dancing numbers to organization of all whole program.
