Educator looking for a Change
Resume:
Laura Espada
* ******** **. *** *** New York NY *0014
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Passionate and energetic educator with nineteen years in early childhood education experience. Able to implement instructional strategies that actively engage students in meaningful learning experiences, to develop their fullest potential. Able to plan and successfully differentiate instruction and assessment to meet the varying needs of a diverse group of students.
Skills
•Exceptional Classroom Management
•Creation of a stimulating and challenging learning environment
•Consistently meet goals
•Community-based planning
•Fluent in English and Spanish
•Workforce planning
•Comprehensive Knowledge of Curriculum and instruction best practices.
•Development of collaborative and productive working relationships with parents, children, teachers and local community
Work History
09/2018 Present. P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell - 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031
Elementary School (Kindergarten, First and Third grade) I have worked for five consecutive years with the different programs and curricula of the DOE. Use varied instructional methods to optimize learning experiences and outcomes for each student. Bilingual: fluent in English and Spanish. Master of Education. I have worked collaboratively in relationships with parents, children, teachers and the local community.
12/2017 to 06/2018 Green Ivy Elementary School – 25 Pine St. New York, NY 10005
Montessori Program and Primary Years Program (PYP) experience Spanish Immersion. Kindergarten Grade. Working with Co-Teacher in best practices, model those practices, and lead all parent communications. Work closely with the Head of School to evaluate student progress and support the teaching team.
08/2004 to 06/ 2017 – Miami Dade County Public Schools – James H. Bright / J.W. Johnson Elementary Schools (Kindergarten Grade), 735 W 23rd St, Hialeah, FL 33010.
Created an educational class environment favorable of learning and personal growth. Established effective rapport with students; motivated students develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation. Established good relationships with parents and other staff members. Worked with other teachers guiding in the different content standards, how various components of the curriculum link together, and how to use the curriculum in planning instruction and assessment is essential to ensuring consistent curriculum implementation. Highly Effective Teacher for three consecutive years.
Education
•Florida Professional Elementary Education Certification Grades K-6
•Florida Professional English for Speakers of Other Languages (Endorsement)
•New York Bilingual Extension Program Certification
•New York Initial Certification Childhood Education grades 1-6
•Master of Science: Major in Elementary Education, 2005 Nova Southeastern University
•B.S. Hotel Administration: Tourism, 1995 Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra - Santo Domingo, DR.
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