Paola Herrera

Experience

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  Gulliver Schools

  Aug 2014 - May 2016

  Teacher Assistant
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  Gulliver Schools

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  Education & Program Based Curriculum• Organized, managed, and lead, student learning centers in various areas such as handwriting, math, language arts, etc.• Integrated the ‘Second Step’ program during morning circle, a small group development activity.• Organized ‘Reader’s Workshop’ and ‘Words Their Way’ in order to establish and increase student literacy and spelling skills.• Lead daily ‘Number Talks’ and ran math centers that are aligned with common core standards.• Worked with ‘Handwriting Without Tears’ to establish foundational writing skills in students.• Utilized various methods for instructions including: one-on-one, whole group instruction, and small group instruction.• Implemented Creative Curriculum which emphasizes curiosity and a passion for asking questions.Language-Based Education• Taught English to various groups ranging from ages of three to twelve.• Lead differentiated instructions that integrated the English literacy and vocabulary into the lessons.Management, Communication, and Administrative• Developed weekly lesson plans with differentiated instruction for classrooms of up to 18 students.• Maintained communication with parents regarding their children's development, sent weekly newsletter emails, and updated class web page.• Ensured safety through direct monitoring and supervision of children in and out of the classroom.Innovation & Achievement• Piloted, ‘Make Create, And Innovate,’ a four-week summer program on literacy and math skills. Implemented ‘Rode to the Code’ and ‘Road to Reading’ usingcenter-based learning. Utilized various assessments to properly tailor and adjust student learning and needs. This lead to the most successful group in terms ofimprovements from the four classes piloting the program.• Collaborated with other teachers to integrate 21st-century technology into the curriculum.• Piloted ‘Raider Quest’, a program which introduces children to technology and culminates in project-based learning. Show less

  • 1st Grade Teacher

    Jun 2012 - Jul 2018

  • Pre-K Teacher

    Aug 2016 - May 2017
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  Mater Academy, Inc.

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  3rd Grade Teacher

  • Developed personalized lesson plans with differentiated instructions weekly through various programs for ELA and mathematics.• Increased student performance through differentiated instructions and assessments that gradually monitor individual student progress using i- ready.• Maintained the class webpage, weekly parent newsletters, and communication with individual parents as needed.• Integrated 21st century technology into classroom curriculum, through use of laptops, Smart Boards, and collaboration with other teachers locally/virtually.• Became part of the STEM National Designation Committee for the school in order to become nationally recognized as a STEM school. Show less

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  Broward County Public Schools

  Jun 2019 - May 2021

  3rd Grade Teacher

  Gator Run Elementary• Developed personalized lesson plans with differentiated instructions weekly through i-ready and Go Math for ELA and mathematics.• Increased student performance through differentiated instructions and assessments that gradually monitor individual student progress using i-ready.• Maintained communication with parents using weekly parent newsletters, weekly e-mails, and messages through Seesaw.• Integrated 21st century technology into classroom curriculum, through use of laptops, Recordex, Seesaw, Canvas, and collaboration with other teachers locally/virtually.• Became part of the leadership team for the school to assist administration and receive mentorship as an inspiring leader. Show less

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  TextbookHub

  May 2021 - Jul 2022

  Account Manager/Curriculum Specialist

  • Provided white-glove services to the company's executive accounts within the U.S. • Managed the onboarding and implementation process for each client, which includes working with each schools’ Sign-in Systems (SIS) and Learning Management Systems (LMS).• Collaborated with developers for integration with different LMSs and publisher platforms.• Established new company client services as a Curriculum Coordinator to aide school administrators to develop curriculum mapping.• Created and delivered training to administration, faculty, and staff regarding TextbookHub’s platform and how to integrate it with their LMS.• Tracked implementation and worked with other departments, such as purchasing, developers, customer service, and higher-level executives.• Managed a team of five implementation specialists and lead other account managers.• TBH Advisory Board Liaison that managed all advisory board meetings and focus group events. • Curriculum Specialist who provided expertise on curriculum mapping for current clients. Show less

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  Miami Country Day School

  Aug 2022 - Oct 2023

  Literacy Specialist

  • Working with students in 6th-8th grade on foundational reading and writing skills to close the academic gap.• Using data driven instruction to show growth and progress.• Working with teachers to provide teaching strategies in the classroom for all students.• Working with administration to inform on future changes of literacy curriculum and the literacy needs of the school.• Consulting Member of the Literacy Team for Lower School• Co-Chair for the National Junior Honor Society Show less

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  D2 Harrison Schools

  Oct 2023 - May 2024

  K-8 Instructional Coach and MTSS Coordinator

  • Working with teachers to improve their instructional practices in ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science in the primary and secondary setting • Using school data to determine instructional support • Working with teachers to provide teaching strategies and scaffolds to reach all students in the classroom • Working with administration and district personnel to ensure fidelity of the curriculum • Conducting professional developments and workshops based on teachers’ needs as well as creating a Canvas course with resources Show less