Esmeralda Velazquez
Woodland
Summary
Assistant Teacher passionate about helping children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Skilled at evaluating student progression and adapting lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth. Caring and compassionate with students from diverse backgrounds and with different learning styles. Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
St. James Catholic School
08.2021 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Montessori Country Day II
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
Assistant Infant Teacher
Twinkle Little Stars Center
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
Associate of Science - Teacher Education
Woodland Community College
05.2019
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School, Woodland CA
Woodland, CA06.2012
Skills
- Patient Care
- Client Needs Assessment
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Safety and Supervision
- First Aid
- Manage Classroom
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Positive Student Engagement
- Positive Learning Environment
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Infant , toddler and preschool curricula
Additional Information
Child Development Teacher Permit
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
St. James Catholic School
08.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Montessori Country Day II
08.2016 - 08.2021
Assistant Infant Teacher
Twinkle Little Stars Center
02.2015 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Teacher Education
Woodland Community College
High School Diploma -
Woodland High School, Woodland CA
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