Alejandra Guillen
Hickory Hills
Summary
Enthusiastic Educator experienced in early literacy instruction and engaging classroom activities. Promoted social and emotional development by leveraging strong communication skills and empathy to support diverse learning needs. Bilingual in Spanish and intermediate in English.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant to the CEO
Optimum Outsourcing
Guatemala
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Coordinated executive schedules and managed appointments for CEO to optimize time management.
- Assisted in preparing meeting agendas and materials for board meetings.
- Prepared agendas, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders to enhance meeting effectiveness.
- Ensured customer satisfaction was maintained at all times through prompt response time when handling inquiries from customers or potential customers.
- Provided administrative support to executive team by coordinating correspondence, memos, emails, and reports, ensuring timely communication.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and sensitivity.
- Reviewed contracts prior to signing off from senior management level personnel.
Teacher
Colegio Goodman
Guatemala
01.2012 - 10.2012
- Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted early childhood learning and encouraged student participation.
- Organized classroom activities promoting social and emotional development.
- Encouraged understanding and good manners among children, fostering positive social interactions and development.
- Conducted activities that stimulated students' physical, mental, and social development through collaborative play.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build an inclusive learning environment.
Teacher
Escuela Arturo Taracena Flores
Guatemala
03.2009 - 10.2011
- Developed lesson plans that met educational standards and addressed diverse student needs, enhancing overall classroom engagement.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities that boosted student participation and fostered deeper learning.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Created and implemented hands-on curriculum focused on student interests, leading to increased engagement and enthusiasm for learning.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Teaching Assistant
FasTracKids
Guatemala
12.2007 - 01.2009
- Collaborated with teachers to create engaging lesson plans tailored to young learners' needs.
- Facilitated classroom activities to promote student participation and collaboration.
- Supported the assessment of student progress and provided feedback to instructors.
- Implemented creative learning strategies to enhance student understanding of concepts.
- Oversaw recreational activities, promoting safety and active student engagement.
- Supported teachers in generating materials and preparing lessons to enhance classroom experience.
- Teaching leadership, problem solving, negotiation skills.
Teacher
Colegio Guatemala de la Asuncion
Guatemala
01.2004 - 10.2007
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Enhanced students' reading and writing skills, leading to improved literacy and comprehension.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities that increased student participation and enhanced learning outcomes.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques and established clear expectations to foster a conducive learning environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escuela Normal De Maestras Dr. Alfredo Carrillo R.
Teacher Degree10-2003
Skills
- Communication
- Empathy
- Enthusiastic energy
- Communication,
- Classroom Management
- Elementary experience
- Early Childhood Development Knowledge
- Early Literacy Instruction
Timeline
Assistant to the CEO
Optimum Outsourcing
01.2013 - 04.2016
Teacher
Colegio Goodman
01.2012 - 10.2012
Teacher
Escuela Arturo Taracena Flores
03.2009 - 10.2011
Teaching Assistant
FasTracKids
12.2007 - 01.2009
Teacher
Colegio Guatemala de la Asuncion
01.2004 - 10.2007
High School Diploma -
Escuela Normal De Maestras Dr. Alfredo Carrillo R.