Isela Velasquez
Manassas
Summary
Future educator dedicated to helping creative supportive, stimulating, and learning-focused classroom environments.
Familiar with different instructional approaches and technology options used in kindergarten classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning, and individual student mentoring approaches.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level teacher assistant position.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Parents as Education Partners Volunteer/ Childcare
Metz Middle School
09.2022 - 2025
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to create a positive atmosphere for children, fostering strong relationships among peers.
- Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Helped children with homework assignments.
- Assisted in developing children's fine motor skills through arts and crafts projects.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
School Board Campaign Intern
Diana Brown
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Fostered positive relationships with other campaigns, community leaders, and stakeholders through networking events.
- Collaborated with team members for effective event planning and execution.
- Assisted in organizing fundraisers for successful campaign financing.
- Supported voter registration drives, increasing potential voter engagement for campaign.
- Enhanced voter engagement through door-to-door canvassing.
- Improved voter outreach effectiveness by training volunteers on canvassing techniques.
- Attended multiple events and created connections
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Ellis Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Explained class material to children under supervision from teacher.
- Pursued every opportunity to grow abilities and take on increasing responsibility.
- Nurtured a positive learning environment by fostering respect, empathy, and collaboration among students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored use of technology, enhancing student learning and technological skills.
- Observed student interactions
- Small group instruction
- Observed classroom management
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences/ Teacher Ed / General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
Manassas12-2025
High School Diploma -
Osbourn High School
Manassas VA05-2022
Skills
- Child safety
- Sanitization
- Positive reinforcement
- Child safety awareness
- Toilet training assistance
- Arts and crafts
- Self-care encouragement
- Friendly and respectful
- Caring and responsible
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Organizational skills
- Child supervision
- Observing and monitoring behavior
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Cooking
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Music
- Volunteering
- Live music
- Crafting
Timeline
School Board Campaign Intern
Diana Brown
04.2024 - 11.2024
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
Ellis Elementary School
01.2023 - 05.2023
Parents as Education Partners Volunteer/ Childcare
Metz Middle School
09.2022 - 2025
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences/ Teacher Ed / General Studies
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Osbourn High School
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