Laura Samanta Mendoza Vallejo
Toronto
Summary
Patient and attentive teacher. Bringing five years of teaching experience and excellent educational skills.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Assistant
Children's Circle Day Care
12.2022 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
SECE
WoodGreen Community Services
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Teacher
Universidad Sergio arboleda
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education..
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
Teacher
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.
- Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Teacher
Centro de promoción San José
02.2016 - 05.2019
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
English Tutor
Universidad de Lasalle
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Prepared students for English language standardized testing by providing strategies to overcome test anxiety and enhance academic capabilities.
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
- Supported teacher instruction, thoroughly discussing concepts and designing custom practice questions.
Food and Beverage Associate
LEGOLAND
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Maintained stock levels of cups, lids, straws and condiments throughout shift.
- Supported and assisted team members in handling guest inquiries and requests and in resolving guest complaints.
- Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.
- Asked diners about meals to assess satisfaction and collect vital feedback to improve operations.
Trainee Teacher
Colegio femenino mercedes Nariño
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Conferred with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Graded tests and checked homework assignments, documenting information in student records.
Trainee Teacher
IED Colegio Gustavo Restrepo
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Assisted in preparation of classroom and instruction materials.
- Provided instruction and support under supervision of teacher.
- Set up classroom equipment and organized activities.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
Toronto, ON2024
Associate of Science - Spanish As A Second Language
Universidad De La Salle
Bogotá. Colombia07.2020
Associate of Science - Teaching English And Additional Languages (TEAL)
Universidad De La Salle
Bogotá, Colombia05.2019
High School Diploma -
Nuestra Señora De Chiquinquira Femenino
Bogotá, Colombia12.2013
Skills
- Homework Assignment Planning
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Class Reading
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Educational Games
- Interactive Teaching
- Class Work Evaluation
- Assignment Grading
- Course Material Evaluation
- Educational Needs Assessment
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
- Spanish
- French
- English
Timeline
SECE
WoodGreen Community Services
01.2023 - 02.2023
Professional Assistant
Children's Circle Day Care
12.2022 - Current
Teacher
Universidad Sergio arboleda
03.2021 - 09.2022
Teacher
Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje
06.2019 - 09.2022
Food and Beverage Associate
LEGOLAND
05.2018 - 08.2018
English Tutor
Universidad de Lasalle
02.2018 - 11.2018
Trainee Teacher
Colegio femenino mercedes Nariño
08.2017 - 11.2017
Trainee Teacher
IED Colegio Gustavo Restrepo
02.2017 - 06.2017
Teacher
Centro de promoción San José
02.2016 - 05.2019
Early Childhood Education
George Brown College
Associate of Science - Spanish As A Second Language
Universidad De La Salle
Associate of Science - Teaching English And Additional Languages (TEAL)
Universidad De La Salle
High School Diploma -
Nuestra Señora De Chiquinquira Femenino
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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