Sylvia Yvonne Sabal Ramos
Umm Al Quwain
Summary
Passionate teacher for twenty-four years in both rural and urban settings, seeking to become an Early Childhood Instructor. With my extensive experience, I can utilize and share the wealth of knowledge and skills I have gained with those who are interested in becoming early years teachers. I am also prepared to inspire others to become the best teachers to our future generation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 1 Elementary, Homeroom Teacher
Sharjah American International School
08.2021 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Incorporate technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Lecturer in Early Childhood Education
University Of Belize
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
Teaching Principal
Methodist Management
09.2012 - 08.2018
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
Intern
Boston Public Schools
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Reviewed students' classroom assignments, homework and tests to evaluate knowledge of subject material and assign grades.
- Assisted lead teachers with planning daily classroom lessons and activities fifteen (15) students.
- Utilized various teaching techniques and strategies to engage students in learning.
Teacher
Methodist Management
09.1999 - 06.2012
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities..
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Education
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education: Care And Education
Wheelock College (Now Boston University)
Boston, Massachusetts, USA12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Primary Education
University of Belize
Belize12.2007
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Stann Creek Ecumenical Junior College
Stann Creek District, Belize06.1998
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Technology Integration
- Child Development
- ESL- English As Second Language
Certification
- The TEFL Academy, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, June 2022
- Mount Saint Vincent University, Professional Development Certificate, February 2019
- Certificate of Completion, Moodle for Course Coordinators: Beginners Level, November 2018
- Certificate of Completion, Expanding Access and Strengthening Capacity Delivering Online Graduate Education, Commonwealth of Learning, November 2018
- Certificate of Recognition, Playfutures-Lego Foundation, November 2018
- Certificate in School Leadership Program - Sacred Heart Junior College, August 2015
- Curriculum Instruction and Technology Integration, August 2012
- Instructional Effectiveness Through Positive and Alternative Discipline, August 2011
- Certificate in Teaching—Level One, University of Belize, June 2003
Presentations and Conferences
- Presenter - Caribbean Studies Forum – 2nd International Conference, University of Belize, Belmopan City, Belize, October 2019
- Panelist WheeBuild Fair (Working Across Differences – Lessons from Abroad), Wheelock College, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, February 2017
- Presenting as an International Visiting Scholar, Wheelock College, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, April 2016
References
- Rebecca Chun
Senior Lecturer, University of Belize
Email address: rychun@ub.edu.bz
Phone Number: +501 615-6849
- Dr. Thisbe Lucas Usher
Dean – Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Belize
Email address: tusher@ub.edu.bz
Phone Number: +501 615-1587
Timeline
Grade 1 Elementary, Homeroom Teacher
Sharjah American International School
08.2021 - Current
Lecturer in Early Childhood Education
University Of Belize
08.2018 - 08.2021
Intern
Boston Public Schools
09.2017 - 12.2017
Teaching Principal
Methodist Management
09.2012 - 08.2018
Teacher
Methodist Management
09.1999 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education: Care And Education
Wheelock College (Now Boston University)
Bachelor of Science - Primary Education
University of Belize
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Stann Creek Ecumenical Junior College
- The TEFL Academy, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, June 2022
- Mount Saint Vincent University, Professional Development Certificate, February 2019
- Certificate of Completion, Moodle for Course Coordinators: Beginners Level, November 2018
- Certificate of Completion, Expanding Access and Strengthening Capacity Delivering Online Graduate Education, Commonwealth of Learning, November 2018
- Certificate of Recognition, Playfutures-Lego Foundation, November 2018
- Certificate in School Leadership Program - Sacred Heart Junior College, August 2015
- Curriculum Instruction and Technology Integration, August 2012
- Instructional Effectiveness Through Positive and Alternative Discipline, August 2011
- Certificate in Teaching—Level One, University of Belize, June 2003
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