HIGHLIGHTS of QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual: English and Spanish.
Extensive experience working with children at risk.
Punctual, highly-organized with the ability to multi-task and a proactive problem solver
Positive communication skills with children, adolescents, colleagues and parents.
Exceptional administrative skills, including strong computer abilities.
Ability to work independently as well as with managers and employees at all levels.
Created Education Manager Coach for Conflict Resolution Manual (2004)
Created Strategies and Activities values in Preschoolers Manual (2002)
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
2005 M.S.Ed.: Education Management, U. Jose M. Vargas, Caracas, Venezuela (GPA 4.0)
2003 B.A.Ed. (Early Childhood), U. Jose M. Vargas, Caracas, Venezuela (GPA 3.68)
2015 Currently perusing Louisiana Teaching certification
2015 CPI and CPR
2011 Master Teacher IV (Louisiana PATHWAYS Child Care Development System)
2009 Child Care Facility training Florida DCF. Certificate # 3045949 – Fort Lauderdale
EXPERIENCE
04/15 – Present Teacher - CAPCA Migrant Head Start – Amite
Work with children (ages three to five) whose parents are migrant farm workers.
Create interactive lesson plans and activities for development of social skills and learning.
Implement behavioral plans per facility standards.
Conduct home visits and parent conferences semiannually.
Actively recruit volunteers to provide additional classroom supervision.
08/11 - 02/15 Teacher - Regina Coeli Head Start - Springfield
Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans for children ages three to five.
Implemented behavioral plans according to facility standards.
Conducted home visits and parent conferences semiannually.
Recorded accurate attendance records daily using Promis.
Recruited volunteers to provide additional classroom supervision.
Encouraged a cooperative attitude with all involved in planning and implementing activities.
08/10 - 08/11 Teacher - The Early Learning Center of Ponchatoula - Louisiana
05/10 - 07/10 Teacher - The Little World Academy of Plantation – Florida
01/09 - 05/10 Teacher Rm-1-3 - Early Education Center - Davie Florida Fl.
Implemented learning processes toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
Established clear objectives for all lessons, assignments, units and projects.
Established and maintained standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline.
Evaluated the learning progress of students on a regular basis.
09/05 - 06/09 Aupair - Aupair in America (cultural exchange program) - Maryland
Ensured the wellbeing and safety of host children.
03/05 - 08/05 Instructional Coordinador - Niños Cantores de la Guaira – Carcas, Venezuela.
Developed and created seminars and workshops in which administrators, students, parents and teachers participated with the goal of helping improve the educational and developmental quality of the students.
Designed the school’s curriculum and ensured sufficient educational materials were available.
Supervised staff to ensure that the curriculum designed by the school was implemented.
Ensured program compliance of all state and local licensing agencies and grant requirements.
Observed children and provided suggestions for behavior management.
Monitored and managed budgets, supplies, and maintained the safety of the facility.
02/02 - 08/05 Coordinator - Unamos al Mundo por la Vida - Caracas, Venezuela.
Worked with children ages 6 – 18 in homeless shelter setting.
Developed and executed lesson plans fulfilling program requirements of the school district.
Organized Fundraising events monitored and managed budgets.
Provided training for teachers and children.
Coordinated with local agencies, community service organizations and educational providers.
Established a relationship of trust and respect with children, provided a “safe place” to talk.
Encouraged and educated the children to make healthy life choices
08/00 - 12/01 Lead Teacher- DO-RE-MI Preschool - Caracas, Venezuela
08/99 - 08/00 Lead Teacher- Santiago Apostol - Caracas, Venezuela
08/97- 08/98 Lead Teacher- Sinfonia School - Caracas, Venezuela
Implemented learning processes to achieve curriculum goals though weekly lesson plans.
Established and maintained standards of appropriate student behavior and discipline.
Evaluated learning progress of students on a regular basis.
01/97 -08/98 Internship - J.M Rios Children’s Hospital (Burn Unit) - Caracas, Venezuela
Established trust and respect with children facilitating open lines of communication.
Provided counseling sessions for children while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
VOLUNTEER
2010- Present Special Olympics
2008-2010 A Child Hope Foundation (Florida)
2006 Lions School; United Way: Hispanic Apostolate and House of Ruth (Texas)
PROFESIONAL REFERENCES: (Personal References Available Upon Request)
Regina Coeli (Maria Olivo) 985-***-****, Ext. 214
Early Learning Center (Kelly Boudreaux) 985-***-**** Ponchatoula, La
The Little World Academy (Ada Mendez) 954-***-****, Plantation, Fl.
Early Education Center (Wendi Siegal) 954-***-****, Davie, Fl.
Aupair (Janet Smith) 443-***-****, Maryland