Florencia Rodriguez
West Lafayette
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Lead Preschool Teacher
Montessori School Of Greater Lafayette
2023.08 - 2024.05
- Supported students in developing problem-solving skills by incorporating critical thinking exercises throughout daily lessons.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and collaborative projects in lesson plans.
- Enhanced social-emotional learning through age-appropriate activities focused on self-awareness, empathy, and relationship-building skills.
- Encouraged student independence through the incorporation of choice-based activities in curriculum planning.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Established clear expectations and procedures, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and fostering strong relationships with students.
- Collaborated with co-teacher to develop engaging curriculum tailored to students'' interests and abilities.
- Developed meaningful connections with families through consistent communication regarding their child''s progress.
- Strengthened parent-teacher communication by maintaining open lines of dialogue and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, behavior, and academic performance for each student, ensuring timely intervention when necessary.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Montessori School Of Greater Lafayette
2016.08 - 2023.05
- Aided in the preparation of instructional materials, ensuring resources were readily available for each lesson.
- Supported lead teacher in conducting assessments to measure student progress and identify areas requiring additional focus.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum for preschoolers.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Contributed to the creation of engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and frameworks.
- Managed daily routines such as snack time transitions smoothly while maintaining a calm and focused environment.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences discussing student progress, achievements, challenges faced along with constructive feedback.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Children Of The Earth Montessori School
2014.08 - 2016.05
- Created and maintained a nurturing environment which fostered both creativity and independence.
- Instructed and monitored students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
- Planned and prepared daily activities based on pre-set themes.
- Taught basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records, reports on children and activities.
- Collaborated with and communicated regularly with families in support of the individual child's learning process.
- Attended and participated in all staff meetings, center events, and parent/teacher meetings as
requested.
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Children Of The Earth Montessori School
2011.06 - 2014.05
- Collaborated with Lead Teacher on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Maintained a child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Ensured to maintain a clean, orderly classroom and school.
- Introduced children with the appropriate Montessori materials.
- Established and maintain good communication with parents.
Education
Preschool/Kindergarten Diploma - Preschool/Kindergarten Dimploma Program
North American Montessori Center
05.2014
High School Diploma -
Donald E. Gavit High School
Hammond, IN05.2011
Skills
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Health and safety
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Creative Teaching Strategies
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Problem-Solving
- Creative Thinking
- Organizational and Planning Skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Co-Lead Preschool Teacher
Montessori School Of Greater Lafayette
2023.08 - 2024.05
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Montessori School Of Greater Lafayette
2016.08 - 2023.05
Lead Preschool Teacher
Children Of The Earth Montessori School
2014.08 - 2016.05
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Children Of The Earth Montessori School
2011.06 - 2014.05
Preschool/Kindergarten Diploma - Preschool/Kindergarten Dimploma Program
North American Montessori Center
High School Diploma -
Donald E. Gavit High School
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