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
Carolina, Puerto Rico
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
San Juan, PR
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
San Juan, PR
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
San Juan, PR
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
San Juan, PR
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
San Juan, PR
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, PR05.2004
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