Naheira Pimentel Ruiz

• Worked with adult immigrants learning English as a second language.
• Worked closely with lead teacher to ensure students receive consistent and relevant help.
• Created classroom activities that mirror real-world scenarios such as grocery shopping, job interviews, and conversing with a child's teacher.
• Facilitated group/partner work activities to facilitate intercultural collaboration and understanding.
• Adapted lessons to individual needs and interests for higher student engagement and more consistent attendance.
• Conversed with students regularly to increase confidence in communicating in a second language.
• Used music as a classroom tool to engage and loosen students up.

• Worked with children ages five months to four years old.
• Collaborated with lead teachers and director of the center to support classroom management and foster positive learning environments.
• Established and maintained communicative relationships with families for childrens' utmost success.
• Aided in language learning with a bilingual approach, so that children speaking a different language at home reach proficiency in both English and their native languages.
• Led circle time: responsibilities included singing, signing, and reading to groups of children; sometimes including mixed classrooms and age groups.
• Followed classroom plans left by lead teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Changed diapers routinely to ensure cleanliness and utmost comfort of children.
• Supervised meal times and aided in meal distribution.
• Supervised nap time.
• Supervised Art and Crafts.
• Supervised indoor and outdoor free-play.
• Cleaned and sanitized classroom at the end of every school day.

• Translated documents from English into Spanish when necessary, for both students and parents.
• Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
• Graded student work and provided feedback on assignments.
• Monitored student performance regularly and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
• Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
• Facilitated activities that promote cross-cultural understanding between native English speakers and non-native speakers.
• Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that ESL students are given an equal opportunity to participate in school-wide events and programs.

Sifu is Cantonese for master or teacher and is a Kung Fu honorific.

• Responsible for recording attendance every class.
• Supervised sanitation of sparring equipment and general matt area.
• Led all class basics and individual tutoring.
• Led rank-specific drills and provided relevant constructive criticism on demand.
• Assisted Sifu in demonstrations.
• Led "Matt-Chats" (conversations meant to inspire children to apply the teachings and disciplines of Martial Arts in their day-to-day lives.)