Ana Perez
Alexandria
Summary
Skilled and highly motivated bilingual educator dedicated to learn and improve students learning. Passionate for creating positive classroom environments where all students feel welcome. Committed to help students achieve academic and emotional goals to positively impact their lives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
PK Paraprofessional
Alexandria City Public Schools
09.2000 - Current
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies for students with challenging behaviors, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop effective strategies for working with students with diverse needs.
- Supported the development of students'' social-emotional skills through conflict resolution techniques and character education lessons.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in teaching and learning.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating physical activities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Promoted a positive classroom culture by modeling respect and empathy, fostering strong relationships among students.
- Supported the integration of technology into classroom instruction by assisting teachers in the use of digital resources and tools, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Maximized instructional time by efficiently organizing resources and materials for daily use in the classroom.
- Mentored new paraprofessionals, sharing insights on effective collaboration with teachers and supporting student success.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication and conferences, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Adapted equipment and technology, boosting student engagement and motivation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Skills
- Professional Ethics Knowledge of educator ethics as they apply in instructional decision making
- Bilingual Spanish-Native
- Student Support Understanding of students different needs in the classroom environment
- Community Partnership Analysis of the school community and how it influences student learning
- Empathy Understand students unique and diverse personalities to support individual learning
- Adaptability Integrate different learning styles and abilities to the use of learning equipment in the classroom
- Listening Respect others opinions, needs, and experience
- Patience Understand and respect different cultural backgrounds, intellectual abilities, and learning styles when setting up learning expectations
- Critical Thinking Applying reflection, reasoning, and logic for planning lessons, delivering instruction, and for classroom management
- Organization Prepare and manage materials, assignments, and time to favor learning environment
- Classroom Management Analysis of classroom management models and methods for establishing classroom expectations and procedures
- Professional Development Understanding of how collaboration, sel-reflection, and professional development can help educators guide students in learning
Timeline
PK Paraprofessional
Alexandria City Public Schools
09.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
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