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Alma Abonales

Alma Abonales

Nursery School Teacher
Abudhabi

Summary

Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. Committed to teaching students good studying habits at young ages. Attends professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents. Proactive and caring worker with more than 10 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Preschool Teacher with engaging nature and enthusiasm for classroom education. Experienced and trained in varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level nursery teacher position. Ready to help team achieve nursery goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Proactive and caring worker with more than 10 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

EYFS Teacher

Japanese Summer Colors Nursery
Abudhabi
05.2021 - Current
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Assisted and supervised number of children through entire school day.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
  • Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
  • Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.

Early Childhood Teacher

Young Discoverer Nursery
Abudhabi
01.2015 - 04.2021
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Assisted and supervised [Number] children through entire school day.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.

Sales Clerk Manager

Gaisano Mall
Manila
02.2005 - 06.2014
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
  • Attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
  • Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.

Early Childhood Assistant

XCL World Academy
Singapore
01.2002 - 06.2004
  • Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
  • Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Organized snack time and nap hours.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.

Kindergarten Teacher

Nord Angelia School Manila
Manila
01.1998 - 11.2001
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.

Education

High School Diploma -

Luisa Medel Nat'l H.s
Bacolod City
03.1997 - 09.1999

Skills

Teacher Support

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Accomplishments

  • Worked one-on-one with neurodiversity student with autism.

Software

ICDL Certificate

Using Educore , Parent app and other applications

Certification

CPR

Interests

Art and Craft , Zumba, Singing , Swimming and Reading

Timeline

CACHE level 5

09-2023

Fire Safety

08-2022

CPR

03-2022

EYFS Teacher

Japanese Summer Colors Nursery
05.2021 - Current

CACHE level 2

02-2017

Early Childhood Teacher

Young Discoverer Nursery
01.2015 - 04.2021

Sales Clerk Manager

Gaisano Mall
02.2005 - 06.2014

Early Childhood Assistant

XCL World Academy
01.2002 - 06.2004

Kindergarten Teacher

Nord Angelia School Manila
01.1998 - 11.2001

High School Diploma -

Luisa Medel Nat'l H.s
03.1997 - 09.1999

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