Zonya Espinosa
San Juan
Summary
Experienced elementary school teacher with a passion for cultivating and maintaining positive and productive relationships with all educational constituencies. Specialized in managing students effectively through creative activities and maximizing learning opportunities in diverse classroom settings. A skilled practitioner who continues to expand knowledge of current best practices through professional development and builds a network of diverse colleagues.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Campus Educativo Colegio María Auxiliadora
Carolina
2022.08 - Current
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Integrated music, art, drama, literature, science, math into lesson plans for hands-on learning experiences.
Computer Teacher
Forward Learning
San Juan
2020.08 - 2022.05
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials, and projects
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 20 students
- Processed software and hardware by coordinating user setups, installations, and upgrades
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information
- Managed and maintained all computer systems, equipment, and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
Religion Teacher
Academia San Ignacio
San Juan
2015.08 - 2020.05
- Establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; helps pupils to develop, skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education and spiritual growth; maintains good relationships with parents and other staff members
- Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school's core values, high expectations, and code of conduct
- Observe, plan, teach, and provide a variety of hands-on learning experiences that include the use of modern teaching methods and digital resources
- Lead collaboration with colleagues to coordinate plans, PBL implementation, and other activities.
Pastoral Coordinator
Academia San Ignacio
San Juan
2015.08 - 2020.05
- Coordinate religious services for a diverse group of students, ranging from Pre-K to 6th grade
- Cross-team collaboration with the administration to enhance the program for the school
- Collaborate with leadership to update the curriculum for the academy, implementing the 'Good Shepherd' catechesis program
- Organize spiritual retreats for students and lead all the religious activities
- Implement processes to improve the experience of students during different activities.
Theater Teacher
Academia San Ignacio
San Juan
2016.08 - 2017.05
- Encouraged students to perform at peak ability and learn from failure
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
First-Grade Teacher
Academia San Ignacio
San Juan
2004.08 - 2015.05
- Full-time teacher instructing all subjects to first-grade student groups of up to 26 students
- Responsible for preparing and sharing lesson planning for Math and Religion subjects
- Collaborated with colleagues to implement plans across all groups
- Customized curriculum based on students' learning abilities
- As a result, students were able to achieve high rankings in standardized tests
- Promoted effective communication with parents about students' academic performance
- Recognized by colleagues for innovating educational experiences tailored to help students retain and apply learnings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Puerto Rico
05.2004
Skills
- Whole Class/Small Group instruction
- Technology integration
- Group and individual instruction
- Blending learning
- Supervision
- Organization and Time management
- Planning and Coordination
- Classroom management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Lesson Planning
- Elementary Education
- Parent Communication
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Campus Educativo Colegio María Auxiliadora
2022.08 - Current
Computer Teacher
Forward Learning
2020.08 - 2022.05
Theater Teacher
Academia San Ignacio
2016.08 - 2017.05
Religion Teacher
Academia San Ignacio
2015.08 - 2020.05
Pastoral Coordinator
Academia San Ignacio
2015.08 - 2020.05
First-Grade Teacher
Academia San Ignacio
2004.08 - 2015.05
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Puerto Rico
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