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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

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maestra

Colegio María Auxiliadora
08.2022 - Current
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
  • Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
  • Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.

Computer Teacher

Forward Learning
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • 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
08.2015 - 05.2020
  • 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
08.2015 - 05.2020
  • 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
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • 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
08.2004 - 05.2015
  • 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
Rio Piedras, PR
05.2004

Skills

  • Whole Class/Small Group instruction
  • Technology integration
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Blending learning
  • Supervision
  • Organization and Time management

Certification

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate

Timeline

Maestra

Colegio María Auxiliadora
08.2022 - Current

Computer Teacher

Forward Learning
08.2020 - 05.2022

Theater Teacher

Academia San Ignacio
08.2016 - 05.2017

Religion Teacher

Academia San Ignacio
08.2015 - 05.2020

Pastoral Coordinator

Academia San Ignacio
08.2015 - 05.2020

First-Grade Teacher

Academia San Ignacio
08.2004 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Puerto Rico
Zonya Espinosa