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Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Accomplishments
Certification
Key Skills And Qualifications
Roles And Responsibilities
References
Continuing Professional Development
Key Skills And Qualifications
References
Continuing Professional Development
Key Skills And Qualifications
References
Teacher
Kimberly Gutierrez

Kimberly Gutierrez

Belize District,Belize

Summary

Aspiring to obtain a teaching post. Teacher passionate about helping children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Skilled at evaluating student progression and adapting lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth. Caring and compassionate with students from diverse backgrounds and with different learning styles. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificate

Work History

Lower/Middle/Upper Division Teacher

Catholic Public Schools
09.2019 - Current
  • Covering the curriculum provided by the Belize Ministry of Education
  • Providing assessments
  • Finding and implementing creative strategies to keep students engaged
  • Keeping constant progress with teachers and parents regarding the child’s progress
  • Creating and executing individual education plans.

Middle/Upper Division Teacher

Horizon Academy
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behaviour modification and positive reinforcement strategies
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities
  • Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.

Education

Master of Ed. Degree in Neuroscience and Trauma -

Tabor College

Bachelor of Science Degree in Primary Education -

University of Belize
12.2022

Associate Degree in Primary Education -

University of Belize
06.2019

High School Diploma -

Edward P. Yorke High School
06.2013

Skills

  • Meeting planning
  • Behavior Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student Engagement

Timeline

Lower/Middle/Upper Division Teacher

Catholic Public Schools
09.2019 - Current

Middle/Upper Division Teacher

Horizon Academy
08.2018 - 07.2019

Master of Ed. Degree in Neuroscience and Trauma -

Tabor College

Bachelor of Science Degree in Primary Education -

University of Belize

Associate Degree in Primary Education -

University of Belize

High School Diploma -

Edward P. Yorke High School
  • Belize Full Teaching License - August 2019-2024
  • Nearpod Educator Training - 2022
  • OPEN Courses OAS-Fostering Student Motivation Training- 2022
  • TEFL Certificate - 40 Hrs- 2022
  • Pan American Health Organization- The Health Sector response to violence against women and girls Certificate-2023
  • Pan American Health Organization -Clinical Management of Tuberculosis/ Human-

Immunodeficiency Virus (TB/HIV) Coinfection Certificate -2023


Accomplishments

  • Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
  • Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
  • Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Holy Redeemer staff in October, 2022 on Fostering Student Motivation and Using Nearpod as an Instruction Tool.
  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
  • Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.

Certification

  • Belize Full Teaching License - August 2019-2024
  • Nearpod Educator Training - 2022
  • OPEN Courses OAS-Fostering Student Motivation Training- 2022
  • TEFL Certificate - 40 Hrs- 2022
  • Pan American Health Organization- The Health Sector response to violence against women and girls Certificate-2023
  • Pan American Health Organization -Clinical Management of Tuberculosis/ Human-

Immunodeficiency Virus (TB/HIV) Coinfection Certificate -2023


Key Skills And Qualifications

  • TEFL Certificate- 40 Hrs
  • Certificate- Fostering Student Motivation
  • Nearpod Certified Educator
  • 5+ years teaching experience in inclusive classroom
  • Excellent interpersonal-communication skills.
  • Understands new concepts easily – Quick learner
  • Ability to handle stress and hard working
  • Reliable, self-motivated and ambitious
  • Team player, cooperative and also work well alone.
  • Excellent command of the English Language
  • Willing to put the extra effort to guarantee progress.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Covering the curriculum provided by the Belize Ministry of Education.
  • Providing assessments.
  • Finding and implementing creative strategies to keep students engaged.
  • Keep in constant progress with teachers and parents regarding the child’s progress.
  • Creating and executing individual education plans.

References

Ms. Victoria Perez – Principal Horizon Academy Ms. Loisi Cal - Vice Principal St. Ignatius School Ms. Renee McDonald – Head Teacher Holy Redeemer Standard 3

Continuing Professional Development

  • Digital Literacy, 06/2020, 10
  • Classroom Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings, 08/01/2019 - 09/01/2019, 16
  • Online Teaching and Learning Strategies, 12/01/2020 - 12/20/2020, 24
  • Tech Training for E-Learning, 03/15/2021 - 03/26/2021, 3
  • Responding to Child Traumatic Stress, 07/28/2021, 12
  • Transitioning Back to School for Primary Teachers, 08/14/2021 - 08/16/2021, 12
  • Applying Principles of ABA in the Classroom and at Home: Making it Work, 10/19/2021, 5
  • Hybrid Instruction in a Student-Centred Classroom, 11/01/2022, 12
  • BZ Math for Primary School Teachers, 08/04/2022, 2

Key Skills And Qualifications


  • Excellent interpersonal-communication skills.
  • Quick learner with the ability to understand new concepts easily.
  • Ability to handle stress and hardworking.
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and ambitious.
  • Team player, cooperative, and works well alone.
  • Excellent command of the English Language.
  • Willing to put in the extra effort to guarantee progress.

References

  • Ms. Victoria Perez – Principal Horizon Academy
  • Ms. Carola Zul- Teacher Holy Redeemer School
  • Ms. Orissa Ramirez – Head Teacher Holy Redeemer School Upper Division

Continuing Professional Development

  • Digital Literacy, 06/2020, 10
  • Classroom Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings, 08/01/2019 - 09/01/2019, 16
  • Online Teaching and Learning Strategies, 12/01/2020 - 12/20/2020, 24
  • Tech Training for E-Learning, 03/15/2021 - 03/26/2021, 3
  • Responding to Child Traumatic Stress, 07/28/2021, 12
  • Transitioning Back to School for Primary Teachers, 08/14/2021 - 08/16/2021, 12
  • Applying Principles of ABA in the Classroom and at Home: Making it Work, 10/19/2021, 5
  • Hybrid Instruction in a Student-Centred Classroom, 11/01/2022, 12
  • BZ Math for Primary School Teachers, 08/04/2022, 2

Key Skills And Qualifications


  • Excellent interpersonal-communication skills.
  • Quick learner with the ability to understand new concepts easily.
  • Ability to handle stress and hardworking.
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and ambitious.
  • Team player, cooperative, and works well alone.
  • Excellent command of the English Language.
  • Willing to put in the extra effort to guarantee progress.

References

  • Ms. Victoria Perez – Principal Horizon Academy
  • Ms. Carola Zul- Teacher Holy Redeemer School
  • Ms. Orissa Ramirez – Head Teacher Holy Redeemer School Upper Division
Kimberly Gutierrez