Alisa Gabuniya
Brooklyn
Summary
Enthusiastic educator possessing 5+ years of experience, skilled in identifying and addressing individual learning needs and ensuring an inclusive, professional, and supportive classroom space. Expertise in child development and cross cultural communication. Passion for creating fun and healthy environments for children and supporting parents and families in raising them.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time Assistant Guide
Guidepost Montessori
03.2024 - Current
- Co-manage a group of 12 toddlers ages 2-3 daily with the lead classroom guide at an accredited international Montessori institution.
- Connect daily with parents about children's progress, build a trusting an open channel of communication to foster sense of classroom community.
- Help lead guide conduct Montessori lessons, keep materials and classroom organized, support children in their work and co-manage the children's daily routine.
- Clean and disinfect classroom and materials to uphold department of health standards.
- Keep children connected to themselves joyfully through their work, foster their focus and self-management.
- Organize and lead extended day program.
WRITING TUTOR
WRITING MASTERS
08.2023 - Current
- Lead lectures on the theory and practice of academic writing with the aim of helping high school and middle school students develop critical thinking skills and prepare for university.
- Coach students through a rigorous editing process to craft excellent field-specific essays.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
VICTORIA A Plus Eduplay Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Recipient of Certificate of Honor for Outstanding Performance - awarded for outstanding educational instruction at Victoria A+ Eduplay Center.
- Led class of Pre-K students daily in exploring their environment through play-based learning.
- Instructed parent-child sessions (children 12-18 months) to guide parents in bonding and developing functional parenting skills.
- Designed art curriculum for all pre-k levels (60+ students), ordered and prepared all art room materials and activities.
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
FORTUNE KINDERGARTEN
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Designed and executed progressive play-based lesson plans for my classroom of 14 toddlers daily in a state of the art campus.
- Prepared and led weekly events for the campus including fundraisers, Christmas/Spring concerts, field trips, etc.
- Taught progressive social, emotional and practical life skills in a bilingual environment.
- Established long lasting relationships with families and parents from diverse backgrounds to foster community on campus.
- Charted student progress and conducted quarterly parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies -
University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2018
Skills
- Child Development
- Montessori Theory & Curriculum
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Problem-solving
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Certification in the Study and Practice of Writing Specialization (SPoW), Certified in Writing Pedagogy
- 200 Hour Hatha & Vinyasa Teacher Training, Certified teacher of meditation, yoga posture and breathwork
- 200 Hour TEFL certification, Certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Certification
- Study and Practice of Writing Specialization (SPoW), Certified in Writing Pedagogy
- 200 Hour Hatha & Vinyasa Teacher Training, Certified teacher of meditation, yoga posture, and breathwork
- Certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Currently obtaining MACTE Accreditation
Languages
English
Native language
Russian
Proficient
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
A2
Volunteer Experience
Educational Volunteer with International Samaritan, Guatemala, 05/2014
Volunteered in local schools in Guatemala and organized lessons and group activities to improve English language proficiency among local children. Contributed to building and painting projects aimed at revitalizing schools in underprivileged areas.
Personal Information
Title: Primary Educator
Timeline
Full Time Assistant Guide
Guidepost Montessori
03.2024 - Current
WRITING TUTOR
WRITING MASTERS
08.2023 - Current
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
VICTORIA A Plus Eduplay Center
08.2021 - 08.2022
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
FORTUNE KINDERGARTEN
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Study and Practice of Writing Specialization (SPoW), Certified in Writing Pedagogy
- 200 Hour Hatha & Vinyasa Teacher Training, Certified teacher of meditation, yoga posture, and breathwork
- Certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Currently obtaining MACTE Accreditation
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies -
University Of Massachusetts Amherst
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