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Maria Belen  Gavela Carrera

Maria Belen Gavela Carrera

Psychologist, Educational Psychologist
Quito,P

Summary

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.

Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team.

Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Pre School Principal

TEL Puembo, "Preschool"
Quito, Pichincha
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
  • Managed all details regarding student discipline.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
  • Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
  • Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students and teachers.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.

Teacher

TEL "Preschool"
Quito, Pichincha
02.2018 - 06.2022
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.

Teacher

Colegio Terranova
Quito, Pichincha
11.2010 - 11.2013
  • Fifth and Sixth grade Core teacher.
  • Subjects taught: Math, Science, Social Studies, Language
  • Subjects are taught 100% in English.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized plans as part of integrated classroom.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

Teacher's Assistant

Colegio Alberto Einstein
Quito
09.2009 - 11.2010
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
  • Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development

Teacher

Splats, Day Care
Quito
03.2009 - 09.2009
  • Teacher, Ages 4 to 5
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.

Teacher

Mapaches Baby Gym, Day Care
Quito
06.2008 - 03.2009
  • Pre-school Teacher. Ages 3 to 5
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization

Internship

Diario Hoy
Quito
04.2007 - 02.2008

Intership, Human resources Area

Intern

Centro de Reposo San Juan de Dios
Quito
02.2007 - 11.2007
  • Intern in the Psychiatry area.
  • Co-therapist in group therapies with patients with addictions and disorders.
  • In charge of informative talks to patients.
  • Responsible for conducting personality evaluations.

Volunteer

Fundación Ático ( Women's Correctional Facility "El Inca")
Quito, Pichincha
11.2006 - 06.2007
  • In charge of giving therapy to children.
  • In charge of preparing workshops for children, parents and teachers.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

English Teacher

Bennedict School, Profesora de Inglés
Quito
08.2004 - 11.2004
  • English teacher, for first levels.

Education

Highschool Degree -

Roxbury High School
New Jersey
08.2002 - 05.2003

J.D. - Psychologist

Universidad De Las Américas Quito
Quito-Ecuador
06.2003 - 06.2007

Skills

    Student-centered learning

Classroom management

Group learning mechanics

SMART Board aptitude

Student records management

Blackboard software

Social-Emotional Learning training

Child development

Lesson Planning

Testing and grading

Elementary education

Experiential learning

Middle school education

Student engagement

Special education

ESL- English as Second Language

Software

Microsoft Ofifice

Google Work Space (Google docs, Google slides, Google sheets)

Internet

Timeline

Pre School Principal

TEL Puembo, "Preschool"
06.2019 - 06.2022

Teacher

TEL "Preschool"
02.2018 - 06.2022

Teacher

Colegio Terranova
11.2010 - 11.2013

Teacher's Assistant

Colegio Alberto Einstein
09.2009 - 11.2010

Teacher

Splats, Day Care
03.2009 - 09.2009

Teacher

Mapaches Baby Gym, Day Care
06.2008 - 03.2009

Internship

Diario Hoy
04.2007 - 02.2008

Intern

Centro de Reposo San Juan de Dios
02.2007 - 11.2007

Volunteer

Fundación Ático ( Women's Correctional Facility "El Inca")
11.2006 - 06.2007

English Teacher

Bennedict School, Profesora de Inglés
08.2004 - 11.2004

J.D. - Psychologist

Universidad De Las Américas Quito
06.2003 - 06.2007

Highschool Degree -

Roxbury High School
08.2002 - 05.2003
Maria Belen Gavela CarreraPsychologist, Educational Psychologist