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KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Professional Summary

Encouraging and positive Personal Tutor with over 5 years of experience instructing students needing help with various subjects at the primary grade level. Inquisitive professional offering student support, providing research-driven guidance and drastically improving academic performance. Diplomatic liaison between student and parent, communicating goals and giving regular progress reports.

Skills
  • Building blocks of learning
  • Group tutoring
  • Transitional support
  • Flexible schedule
  • Individualized instruction
  • Homework assistance
  • Elementary education
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Early Reading
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Child development
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher, 06/2015 to Current
St. Justin School – Santa Clara, CA
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress
  • Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary
  • Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting
  • Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards
  • Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans
  • Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress
  • Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, 12/2011 to 06/2016
St Justin SChool – Santa Clara, CA
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
  • Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
Instructional Assistant, 06/2008 to 06/2011
Landels Elementary – Santa Clara, CA
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
  • Oversaw groups of up to 7 students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
Private Tutor, 06/2012 to Current
Self Employed – Santa Clara, CA
  • Created special handouts, study guides and assessments to evaluate and boost student knowledge
  • Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations to initiate success strategies
  • Traveled 5 miles to various locations to provide tutoring sessions to students in need
  • Held weekly meetings with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and respond to concerns
  • Taught and assisted students in such areas as Language Arts and Math, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills on stronger ones
  • Identified student weaknesses to determine most useful tools to facilitate learning
  • Integrated technology into sessions to further enhance student learning
Education
Education, 04/2019
Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA
  • Graduated Masters of Arts in Teaching with Teaching Credential
  • Member of Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society in Education
J.D.: LawsUniversity of The Philippines - Manila, Philippines
Reading, 2017
UC Irvine- Continuing Education - Online
Bachelor of Arts: Political ScienceUniversity of The Philippines - Manila, Philippines
Accomplishments
  • Obtained Child Development Program Director Permit from California Credential Commission
  • Attended and completed courses in Early Child Development from De Anza College, Mission College, West Valley College and Foothill College
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets and graphs.
  • Completed and passed the CBEST and CSET examinations
  • Passed the Philippine Bar Examination 1990
Affiliations

National Association for Education of Young Chidren

Eucharistic Minister, St Justin Parish

Certifications
  • Teaching Reading
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • St. Justin School
  • St Justin SChool
  • Landels Elementary
  • Self Employed

School Attended

  • Santa Clara University
  • University of The Philippines
  • UC Irvine- Continuing Education

Job Titles Held:

  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
  • Instructional Assistant
  • Private Tutor

Degrees

  • Education , 04/2019
    J.D. : Laws
    Reading , 2017
    Bachelor of Arts : Political Science

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