Jessica Prats
Guaynabo
Summary
Assistant Teacher passionate about helping children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Skilled at evaluating student progression and adapting lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth. Caring and compassionate with students from diverse backgrounds and with different learning styles.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher's Assistant
Robinson School Of Puerto Rico
08.2023 - Current
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Monitored students in computer lab to enforce proper use of resources.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assistant teacher Older Toddler Program
Robinson School of Puerto Rico
07.2021 - Current
- Assist teacher by observing and recording student's performance: cognitive, language, social emotional and physical development
- Help plan and prepare age appropriate activities and materials by adapting daily routines to meet the interest and needs of the individual child and group
- Participate in weekly meetings with head teacher to discuss classroom matters, observations, goals and feedback
- As part of the Toddler House summer program design and teach a flamenco class targeted to this age group.
Homebound Third Grade teacher
Baldwin School of Puerto Rico
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted a third grade student with his virtual classes and tutored him after class
- Corrected his classwork and reviewed material which needed to be reinforced
- Uploaded classwork and assignments in SeeSaw and guided student with oral and written presentations.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services- Orange County Public School System
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Successfully implement the absent teacher's instruction plan, adapting teaching methods and materials to meet student's individual needs and interests
- Maintain classroom control to foster a safe and positive environment to assure the health, welfare, and safety of all students
- Efficiently manage time and effectively pace instructions and activities in order to stay on-task and meet established learning goals.
First Grade Teacher Assistant - Primary Years Program- International Baccalaureate certified
Baldwin School of Puerto Rico
08.2004 - 07.2016
- Assisted with the design of lesson plans focused on age and level appropriate material
- Maintained excellent classroom management by delivering effective discipline measures and reinforcing positive behavior
- Participated and helped design Primary Years Program practices during three years and was instrumental in the certification of Baldwin as an International Baccalaureate School
- Responsible for re-teaching students these concepts and classwork that is not still mastered
- Participated in parent teacher conferences and give them feedback regarding students' learning process as well as their personal growth and development
- Responsible for daily attendance and correcting homework every morning; administer and correct tests and quizzes
- Learned how to use Managebac, the world's only International Baccalaureate software designed for planning, assessment and reporting in the IB curriculum.
Pre-Kinder Assistant Teacher
Baldwin School of Puerto Rico
08.2002 - 07.2004
- Responsible for providing primary care to 18 students in a safe and secure learning environment
- Assisted in implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children every day
- Played a major role observing, recording and evaluating each child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual progress
- Worked cooperatively with staff members, Baldwin administration and parents
- Read books to entire class and small groups and encourage children to express their opinion, formulate questions and come up with solutions to problems in the story.
Educational Consultant
Learn Aid of Puerto Rico, Inc.
08.2000 - 03.2002
- Analyzed data of students' standardized test results and provided written reports to schools based on their overall performance
- Reviewed students' results with school directors and counselors and presented recommendations to improve their educational program
- Directed pre and post examination meetings with teaching staff to discuss test procedure, content and presentation of results
- Conducted workshops for teachers in the areas of Spanish and English to complement their teaching curriculums
- Marketed educational products by traveling throughout the island and presenting services to new schools.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Boston University, College of Liberal Arts
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Behavior Management
- Oral communication
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Certification
- Orton Gillingham certified
- Infant/Toddler License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher's Assistant
Robinson School Of Puerto Rico
08.2023 - Current
Assistant teacher Older Toddler Program
Robinson School of Puerto Rico
07.2021 - Current
Homebound Third Grade teacher
Baldwin School of Puerto Rico
09.2020 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services- Orange County Public School System
02.2018 - 05.2018
First Grade Teacher Assistant - Primary Years Program- International Baccalaureate certified
Baldwin School of Puerto Rico
08.2004 - 07.2016
Pre-Kinder Assistant Teacher
Baldwin School of Puerto Rico
08.2002 - 07.2004
Educational Consultant
Learn Aid of Puerto Rico, Inc.
08.2000 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Boston University, College of Liberal Arts
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