Heidi Silva
Pioneer
Summary
At Whispering Pines Christian School, I leveraged my trilingual abilities and collaborative teamwork to enhance educational outcomes, developing and implementing curriculum that raised student participation. My proactive communication with parents and innovative lesson plans, particularly in play-based learning, significantly contributed to a supportive and dynamic learning environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Whispering Pines Christian School
08.2019 - Current
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Implemented engaging hands-on activities to reinforce fundamental concepts, resulting in increased student motivation and participation.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Boosted reading proficiency with targeted phonics instruction.
- Improved parental involvement through regular newsletters and updates on classroom activities and student achievements.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Education
No Degree - Education
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CAAssociate of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA05-2019
Skills
- Trilingual (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent-teacher communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum development
- Elementary education
- Play-based learning
- Patience and persistence
- Assigning and grading work
- Music knowledge
Certification
CPR
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Full Professional
Interests
- Reading
- Music (Trombone, Violin and Choir)
- Creative Writing
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Whispering Pines Christian School
08.2019 - Current
CPR
No Degree - Education
Sacramento State
Associate of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Antelope Valley College
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