Maria Del Sagrario Suarez

During my time at Park Ridge, I have been the ECT (Study towards) for 3 years, as well as the AssiAssistant Directo, Educational Leader and the Facebook Administrator. Within these 3 years I have also liaised with external Educational institutions and high involinvolvement with Child Safety.

• Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
• Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
• Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
• Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to improve students'' academic performance and retention rate.
• Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance educational opportunities for students.
• Planned and executed successful special events, such as college fairs, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensured compliance with state education standards by regularly reviewing curriculum materials and teaching practices.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

During this role, I was filling in for staff who were sick at various centres. Due to covid the work was not readily available.

• Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s development, addressing concerns and celebrating milestones together.
• Collaborated with fellow educators to establish a nurturing environment that promoted physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
• Improved child behavior by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for conduct.
• Supported children''s emotional growth through compassionate listening and guidance during challenging situations.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare education.
• Implemented creative teaching methods, capturing children''s interest and enhancing their educational experience.

• Developed engaging curriculum materials, resulting in increased student interest and understanding of subject matter.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with latest educational research and best practices, translating findings into actionable improvements for the classroom.
• Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom management techniques.
• Established strong rapport with parents through consistent communication, supporting their involvement in the educational process and addressing concerns promptly.
• Managed classroom effectively to maximize instructional time, ensuring an optimal learning environment for all students.

• Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
• Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
• Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Bus Driver
• Workplace, Health and Safety Officer
• Cook

During the time here I was involved in various roles. I was a relief Educator, Bus Driver, Librarian, Inclusion Support and Assisted with Shaping Brains Program.

• Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.

• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• Excursion Bus Driver

• Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
• Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
• Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing student learning through interdisciplinary connections.
• Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
• Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
• Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
• Administration
• Bus Driver
• Workplace Health and Safety