Jacqueline Aguiluz
Invercargill,STL
Summary
Dedicated educator with more than 25 years of experience and advanced verbal and written communication skills for the delivery of quality instruction and the creation of a positive learning environment. Skilled in best practices for individual student learning. Experienced in the use of technology to supplement traditional classroom delivery. Improves student engagement by facilitating interactive and collaborative use of classroom devices, digital curriculum, and assessments for learning. Engaging teacher committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with a nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver the learning and emotional support each child needs. My training and experience in the United States will be a huge asset to your school. Being a part of your expanding community excites me.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Wee Nippers Early Childhood Centre
271 Tweed Street, Appleby, Invercargill
08.2023 - Current
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Planned field trips such as visits to local parks, museums, libraries for educational purposes.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teacher
Virginia Cross Elementary School
Siler City, NC
09.2018 - Current
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth across academic, social, and personal skills.
- Instructed children between ages [Number] and [Number] on mathematical basics.
- Integrated outdoor education into lesson plans.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Engaged administrators, parents and colleagues with learning programs to improve educational outcomes.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
Special Science Class 2nd Grade Teacher
Baliwag North Central School
Baliwag Bulacan, Philippines
06.2014 - 09.2018
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Advanced Casa Teacher
Montessori De Sagrada Familia
Baliwag, Bulacan, Philippines
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Kindergarten Teacher
JEA Christian School Of San Rafael Bulacan Inc.
San Rafael, Bulacan, Philippines
06.2004 - 04.2013
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Maintained stimulating learning environments through original, interactive classroom layouts and displays.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Kindergaten Teacher
Christian Cathedral Academy
Plaridel, Bulacan, Philippines
06.1999 - 04.2004
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- 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.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Management
Philippine Christian University
Philippines12-2024
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Philippine Christian University
Manila, Philippines04.2023
Master of Arts - Educational Management
La Consolacion University
City Of Malolos Bulacan, Philippines06.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching in The Early Grades
Bulacan State University
City Of Malolos, Bulacan Philippines06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bulacan State University
City Of Malolos, Bulacan Philippines04.1999
High School Diploma -
Marcelo H. Del Pilar High School
City Of Malolos, Bulacan04.1995
Skills
- Developmental needs
- Individualized support
- Curriculum Planning
- Classroom Management
- Motor Skill Development
- Behavioral modeling
- Curriculum Development
- Child Safety Procedures
- Arts and crafts
- Coordinating schedules
- Lesson Planning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Setting schedules
- Maintaining safety
- Goal Setting
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom Organization
- Managing activities
- Child's CPR certified
Accomplishments
* Nominated as Teacher of the Year 2022
* Awarded as Outstanding Teacher of the Year by UNIFFIED Carolinas Chapter, USA 2021
* Appointed as Assistant Treasurer and Secretary for PTA of Virginia Cross Elementary School 2020 to present
* Featured in North Carolina Chatham County’s Newspaper Front page “Students Blend Together”. Bringing Filipino Traditional Dance and Music to life. 2019
* Cuerdas Scholars’ Adviser 2017- 2018
* Regional Writer’s Competition Champion for Student Learning Kit in Science 2017
* National Story Book Writing Competition for K-3 Teachers, Awardee
* Division Level Recognition Highest Pointer for CIP (Continuous Improvement Program) and Awarded as Best Team Leader 2017
* Outstanding 2nd Grade Teacher of Baliwag North Central School 2017
* Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Troupe Alumni Association Executive Secretary 2017 to present
* District KAB Scout of the Philippines Camporette Over All Champion 2017 and Best KAB Leader
* Meritorious Performance as dedicated teacher of the year 2016-2017
* Outstanding Science Teacher 2016
* Outstanding PE Teacher December 2016
* District Level Champion for Innovation of Science Manipulatives and Teaching Tools 2016
* Division Level 9th Placer for Innovation of Science Manipulatives and Teaching Tools 2016
* Provincial Level 2nd Placer for the Provincial Talent Night, 17th Bulacan Council Scout Jamboree, September 2016
* District Level Science and Social Studies Quiz Bee for 1st and 2nd Grade, 2016-2017
* District Level Best Coach 1st Placer 2016-2017
* Division Level Science Quiz Bee for 1st and 2nd Grade, Top 7, 2016-2017
* Best Academic Coach 2016-2017
* Division 3rd Placer for Dance Competition Teacher’s Category 2016 & 2017
* Bulacan Private School Association, San Rafael District Representative 2013
* Bulacan Private School Association Executive Committee Secretary 2013-2014
* Division 3rd Placer and 4th Placer for Modern Story Telling Teacher’s Category 2013 and 2014
* Most Outstanding Alumni of Bulacan State University Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Troupe 2014
* District Echo Training on the Contents and Strategies for Elementary Mathematics 2014
* Bulacan State University Cultural Dance Ambassador Awardee 2013
Certification
* NZQA Level 7 for Bachelor in Elementary Education
* NZQA Level 9 for Masters Degree major in Early Childhood Education
* Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Practicing Certificate
* Teaching Eligibility in Manitoba Canada (LE-98838)
* Licensed K-6 Teacher State of New Mexico, School Personnel Licensure Level 2 Professional K-6 Elementary, valid until June 2031
* Licensed K-6 State of North Carolina Professional Educator’s License, International Faculty Elementary Education (K-6)
* Licensed Elementary School Teacher Philippine Licensure Examination for Teachers Board Passer year 1999.
* Certified on the LTRS Training (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) in NC, USA
* Certified on the Reading Fundations Training (comprehensive program materials, allowing K–3 teachers to confidently present a carefully structured phonics and spelling curriculum using engaging, multisensory techniques) in NC, USA
* Certified Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid CPR and AED by American Heart Association
Affiliations
- An executive secretary of the Invercargill Filipino Dance and Talent Group.
- A dancer and choreographer of Invercargill Filipino Dance and Talent Group
- A Tambourine Dance Ministry Leader
- A member of Invercargill Active Society, Surf the City is a 6km run finisher
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Wee Nippers Early Childhood Centre
08.2023 - Current
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teacher
Virginia Cross Elementary School
09.2018 - Current
Special Science Class 2nd Grade Teacher
Baliwag North Central School
06.2014 - 09.2018
Advanced Casa Teacher
Montessori De Sagrada Familia
06.2013 - 04.2014
Kindergarten Teacher
JEA Christian School Of San Rafael Bulacan Inc.
06.2004 - 04.2013
Kindergaten Teacher
Christian Cathedral Academy
06.1999 - 04.2004
Ph.D. - Educational Management
Philippine Christian University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Philippine Christian University
Master of Arts - Educational Management
La Consolacion University
Master of Arts - Teaching in The Early Grades
Bulacan State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bulacan State University
High School Diploma -
Marcelo H. Del Pilar High School
* NZQA Level 7 for Bachelor in Elementary Education
* NZQA Level 9 for Masters Degree major in Early Childhood Education
* Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Practicing Certificate
* Teaching Eligibility in Manitoba Canada (LE-98838)
* Licensed K-6 Teacher State of New Mexico, School Personnel Licensure Level 2 Professional K-6 Elementary, valid until June 2031
* Licensed K-6 State of North Carolina Professional Educator’s License, International Faculty Elementary Education (K-6)
* Licensed Elementary School Teacher Philippine Licensure Examination for Teachers Board Passer year 1999.
* Certified on the LTRS Training (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) in NC, USA
* Certified on the Reading Fundations Training (comprehensive program materials, allowing K–3 teachers to confidently present a carefully structured phonics and spelling curriculum using engaging, multisensory techniques) in NC, USA
* Certified Heart Saver Pediatric First Aid CPR and AED by American Heart Association
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