Liana Simao
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Bethlehem, PA 18020
OBJECTIVE
To teach elementary/middle school children. Interested in coaching and supervising extracurricular activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
-Trilingual, highly developed communication skills in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
-Energy, drive and stamina.
-The ability to establish positive relationships with parents and other professionals.
-A talent for fostering children's appetite for learning and for motivating them through enthusiastic, imaginative presentation.
-High levels of creativity and resourcefulness, combined with strong planning and organizational skills.
-A genuine interest in children and respect for their individuality.
EDUCATION
B.S.Ed. Kutztown of Pennsylvania Kutztown,PA
Major: Elementary Education
Concentration: Mathematics
GPA: 3.82
HONORS
Dean’s List 2009-2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teacher Candidate, Clinical Experience Spring 2011
Peter’s Elementary School Slatington,PA Taught second grade
Teacher Candidate, Clinical Experience Spring 2011
Lehigh Twp. Elementary School Walnutport,PA
Taught third grade
Attended teacher in-service.
Volunteered in PSSA’s prep and Field Day.
Professional Semester Student Fall 2010
Muhlenberg Elementary School Allentown,PA Team-taught kindergarten.
Translated and participated in parent-teacher conferences.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Young School Age Lead Teacher/Summer Camp 2012-present
YMCA Bethlehem,PA
Assist 1st through 3rd graders with homework, plan lessons base on student’s interest, and manage classroom management throughout the day, as well as creating teamwork between staff members and parents in the environment.
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RELATED EXPERIENCE (Continue)
Preschool Teacher 2011-2012
Parkland Academy of Early Learning Trexlertown,PA
Work in a team environment, create and plan lessons that involve hands on activities, and also have daily parent-teacher communication on daily basis.
Private Tutor 2011-present
Various Families Bethlehem,PA
Assisted and scaffold student(s) with homework and various other subjects that need to be improving on.
Teacher’s Aide, Catechist 2003-2005
Holy Infancy School Bethlehem,PA
Help assist daily activities for 20+ children ages 8-10. Substituted if teacher was missing, created and organized lesson plans
Child Care Provider 2001-2009
Various Families Bethlehem,PA
Helping enhance each child's development and caring for children when parents are at work or tending to other obligations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Earned 100% of college expenses through these jobs.
Sales Associate 2009-present
Ann Taylor Loft Center Valley,PA
Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment and maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service.
Server Summer 2009
Rio’s Brazilian Steakhouse Narazeth,PA
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment in fast and orderly pace.
Server 2008-2009
Applebee’s Restaurant Bethlehem,PA
Build a friendly relationship with customers and provided excellent service.
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Association for Childhood Education International
National Council Teachers of Mathematics Student Affiliate
REFERENCES
Available upon request.