Tamara Prendas
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Credentials
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Science of Reading - Emerging Reader Part 1 & 2
Really Great ReadingJul, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Sensory Processing Aware - Level 1
GriffinOTJul, 2022- Sep, 2024
Experience
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True North Costa Rica
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Costa Rica
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Teacher
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Oct 2020 - Present
- Create high-quality lessons on a range of subjects, including Mathematics, English Language Arts, Project Based Learning, Phonics, and Handwriting, ages 5 and 6. - Promote a rich and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to take an active role in their education.- Guide student-centered presentations that take into account the diverse needs of students. - Promote the 21st Century skills through play and a range of hands-on experiences.- Set the class environment itself as another teacher to help students develop organization and planning skills.- Prepare detailed report cards for each student and hold parent-teacher conferences to discuss their child's progress, strengths, and needs.- Implement the Conscious Discipline Approach in my daily life class. Show less
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Teaching Assistant
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Apr 2019 - Oct 2020
- Support the lead teacher in planning and presenting lessons that engage and challenge young learners, ages 4 to 6.- Work closely with small groups of students to enhance their learning process, providing hands-on activities and one-on-one support to help students grasp new concepts.- Provide individualized support and assistance to students who need additional help.- Ensure that all materials and resources were organized and ready for use in the classroom.
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Preschool Teacher
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
- Professional practice at the Public Education Ministry in Costa Rica with ages 5 and 6. - Develop projects based on the interests of students, creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences. - Develop processes in the school to maintain clean and well-ordered classrooms that promote independence and encourage children to take ownership of their learning. - Develop community-school projects to foster strong alliances between parents, teachers, and local organizations. - Plan and assess lessons that ensure students meet the academic standards of the Costa Rican Preschool curriculum. Show less
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Montessori Land
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Assistant Preschool Teacher
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
- Help children develop both academically and emotionally, ages 2 and 3. - Assist students in their daily tasks and help them to develop their social and emotional skills, creating a positive and supportive learning environment. - Support the lead teacher in their planning and preparation, ensuring that all materials and resources were organized and ready for use in the classroom. - Communicate with parents to them updated on their child's progress and any important events or activities happening in the school. - Well-versed in the Montessori method, recognizing the importance of individualized learning and fostering a love of learning and independence in each child. Show less
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Education
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2019 - 2021
Universidad de Costa Rica
Licentiate degree, Educational Project Management for Early Childhood -
2013 - 2018
Universidad de Costa Rica
Bachelor of Education - BEd, Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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