OBJECTIVECreative, resourceful, experienced assistant teacher with proven ability to enhance students’ performance, seeking to obtain a position, with opportunities for career growth, as a Pre-school homeroom Teacher that will benefit with my strong dedication to children’s development and to their educational needs.

EDUCATION

2013 High School Diploma Saint Joan of Arc Catholic High School Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2014 Universidad Santa Maria de la Antigua 8 credits in psychology

2014 Universidad Latina de Panama “Taller de Comportamiento No Verbal en Contextos Educativos” 2014 Universidad Latina de Panama 20 credits in Early Childhood Education Currently on my third year of bachelor degree

2015 Training Certificate “Pre-school Supporting Language and Literacy Development and Learning”

2016 PAIS Conference Panamanian Association of Internationally Minded Schools

EXPERIENCE

2012 Saint Augustine Canterbury Catholic Church Toronto, Canada After School Programs Tutored kids from 6-8 years old after school. 2013 Smart Kids Pre-Kinder 3 Teacher Assistant Worked along with my assigned homeroom teacher, prepared the classroom and sometimes led the class when needed. Organised and prepared materials and taught small group lessons.

2014-2015 International School of Panama First Grade Teacher Assistant

Worked for one year with first grade students. In this classroom I was responsible por organising all the instructional materials for the homeroom teacher; as well as preparing and conducting small groups which were focused in literacy, math, science and social studies. I also had the required job knowledge to substitute the homeroom teacher when needed.

2016 Infancia Misionera Worked with kids form 5-11 years old. Bible teachings, 10 Commandments, etc.

2015-2016 International School of Panama Pre-kinder 4 Teacher Assistant

Being my Second year in ISP as a Teacher Assistant helped me get even more experience in my field. Taught small groups as well as whole group lessons when needed. Applied Conscious Discipline for behaviour management and practiced the Creative Curriculum on a daily basis.

ABOUT

Name: Lourdes Gonzalez

Religion: Catholic

DOB: October 1st, 1995

Nationality: Panamanian

Languages: English and Spanish

Experience: 2 years

Availability: Full time

Lourdes Gonzalez“It is a beautiful thing, when a career and a passion come together”

+507 6982.8923 luli.gonzalez01@hotmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Classroom and Behaviour Management

Problem Solving, critical thinking, organising and planning.

Self motivation, initiative with a high level of energy.

Verbal Communication and Team Work

Sava Vrbaski Dean of Students +507 6672 4620

TEACHING METHODS AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Evelina Preciado Pre-kinder 4 Teacher +507 6729-3207

Alida Garcia de Paredes Pre-school Principal +507 6678-0488

demonstrated ability to work under pressure/in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

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