Florencia Cruz
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Highly tolerant teacher dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Compassionate, creative and effective with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Private Home
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
Kids On 4th
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversaw classroom operations during teacher and parent meetings.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioural issues promptly.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Provided accommodations and modifications for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to the curriculum and could succeed academically.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom routines, creating a structured learning environment conducive to student growth.
Teacher
Life School
03.2012 - 02.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behaviour to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Implemented behaviour modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioural and academic issues.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Education
Diploma - Education
Imagine Education
Gold Coast, QLD01.2025
Certificate III - Education
Imagine Education
Gold Coast, QLD01.2024
Teacher Degree - Education
Centro De Formación Docente
Montevideo, Uruguay12.2012
Skills
- Diaper changing proficiency
- Behaviour monitoring
- Emotionally supportive
- Good Decision Making
- Classroom Management
- Collaborative learning
- Relationship Building
- Classroom Safety Practices
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Child Development
- Innovative lesson planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Babysitter
Private Home
12.2023 - 02.2024
Childcare Volunteer Teacher
Kids On 4th
08.2023 - 01.2024
Teacher
Life School
03.2012 - 02.2023
Diploma - Education
Imagine Education
Certificate III - Education
Imagine Education
Teacher Degree - Education
Centro De Formación Docente
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