Eira Rivera Balado
San Juan
Summary
Passionate and experienced educator with a strong background in early childhood education and homeschooling. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and creating engaging, play-based learning experiences. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with excellent communication skills for working with children and families. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva, and Micros Opera Program. Dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for young learners.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Practicum Student
Centro Desarrollo Preescolar Recinto de Ciencias Médicas
San Juan, PR
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher with lessons, play-based activities, and routines.
- Engaged children in storytelling, music, and sensory play.
- Supported language, motor, and social-emotional development.
- Helped maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment.
- Observed and documented children's progress under supervision.
- Completed 55 hours
Homeschool Teacher
Krause Family
Dorado, PR
08.2024 - Current
- Planned & implemented engaging lessons in phonics, math, handwriting, and character development.
- Created a structured routine balancing academics, play, and hands-on learning.
- Incorporated nature, art, and music to enhance early childhood education.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual learning styles and paces.
- Monitored progress through informal assessments and adjusted lessons as needed.
- Encouraged a love for learning through interactive activities and positive reinforcement.
- Maintained homeschool records, and ensured compliance with education requirements.
Nanny
Nanny
Dorado
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Assist with virtual school
- Assist with homework
- School picks up
- Drive children to extracurricular activities
- Assist with daily tasks
- Assist during travel time with the family
Practicum Student
LIM UPR Río Piedras
San Juan, PR
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted lead teacher with lessons, play-based activities, and routines.
- Engaged children in storytelling, music, and sensory play.
- Supported language, motor, and social-emotional development.
- Helped maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment.
- Observed and documented children's progress under supervision.
Shadow (student With Special Needs Assistant)
Colegio Montessori de Puerto Rico
San Juan
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Assist student with daily classroom tasks
- Assist student with schoolwork
- Ensure student feels safe and comfortable in school environment
- Assist student during lunch and nap time
Front Desk Agent
Double Tree by Hilton at SeaWorld Orlando
Orlando
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Welcome guest into hotel and certify that their first impressions are delightful
- Ensure guests are informed of hotel amenities and services
- Use suitable communication and problem-solving skills in order to help guests with any issues
Front Desk Agent, Night Auditor, PBX Agent
Hotel Verdanza
San Juan
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Greeted guests and complete Check-in and Checkout processes
- Settled all daily transactions
- Attended guests’ requests and channel them to appropriate personnel while building a productive relationship
- Surpassed at listening to customer needs and creating solutions that exceed Customer expectations
- Developed the SOP for the night auditing
IHG Academy Intern
Intercontinental San Juan
San Juan
01.2018 - 06.2018
- 350 hours of Hospitality Management Practicum
- Rotated through various different hotel departments
- Answered guest reviews on the hotel website, Trip Advisor, Expedia, and Google Reviews
- Helped run hotel events alongside the events manager of the hotel
Counselor/Art Teacher/Activities Coordinator
Mah-Kee-Nac Summer Camp
Lenox
06.2013 - 08.2017
- In charge of group of kids from 6 to 10 years old
- Art teacher, responsible for all the performing in the camp
- Helped coordinating special activities
Epcot Center- Spaceship Earth staff
Walt Disney World - Disney College Program
Orlando
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Greeted guests and used proper communication in order to provide the Disney experienced
- Loaded and unload guests taking all the security precautions for the guests’ safety
- Merged the line and monitored two machine consoles
- AWARDED WITH 4 KEY CARDS FOR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE
Education
Early Childhood Education Certification
Universidad De Puerto Rico, Recinto De Rio Piedras
Río Piedras05.2025
Bachelor of Science - International Hospitality Management, Hotel Management
Universidad Ana G. Mendez, Carolina Campus
Carolina05.2018
Skills
- Lesson planning & classroom management
- Early childhood education & play-based learning
- Student engagement & differentiated instruction
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Parent-teacher communication
- Microsoft Office & Canva
- Micros Opera Program
- Student progress monitoring & assessment
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Practicum Student
Centro Desarrollo Preescolar Recinto de Ciencias Médicas
02.2025 - Current
Practicum Student
LIM UPR Río Piedras
09.2024 - 12.2024
Homeschool Teacher
Krause Family
08.2024 - Current
Shadow (student With Special Needs Assistant)
Colegio Montessori de Puerto Rico
09.2023 - 04.2024
Nanny
Nanny
01.2020 - 01.2025
Front Desk Agent
Double Tree by Hilton at SeaWorld Orlando
10.2019 - 04.2020
Front Desk Agent, Night Auditor, PBX Agent
Hotel Verdanza
07.2018 - 09.2019
IHG Academy Intern
Intercontinental San Juan
01.2018 - 06.2018
Epcot Center- Spaceship Earth staff
Walt Disney World - Disney College Program
01.2015 - 06.2015
Counselor/Art Teacher/Activities Coordinator
Mah-Kee-Nac Summer Camp
06.2013 - 08.2017
Early Childhood Education Certification
Universidad De Puerto Rico, Recinto De Rio Piedras
Bachelor of Science - International Hospitality Management, Hotel Management
Universidad Ana G. Mendez, Carolina Campus
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