Alba E.

Aldana
230 Meridian Street #171 East Boston MA 02128 Phone: 781-417-9505
Email: aaldana575@gmail.com - Portfolio: http://albaaldana.weebly.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Skilled in teaching from 1st to 12th grade with specialty in social sciences and Spanish literacy. Passion
for working with students and families in overcoming challenges. Experienced in facilitating staff
meetings and workshops to develop projects to interact with parents and community. Fluent in Spanish
and proficient in speaking, reading and writing in English. Well- organized self-motivated team player
with passion for learning.
EDUCATION
Andrs Bello University, El Salvador:
Social Science Teacher

November, 1999

CERTIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONAL TRAININGS

Boston Public Schools Office of Human Capital, Boston, MA
Community Paraprofessional Development Program

Mar-Dec, 2014

Member of highly-selective/intensive, nine-month certificate program to increase racial

cultural and linguistic diversity of the paraprofessional pool in the BPS system. Cohort
members are qualified to:

Understand school and classroom structures and individual cultures of

students and their parents.

Translate current work, life, cultural and linguistic experiences to

support teachers and students.

Identify various teaching approaches and student learning

preferences/styles.

Display strong proficiency in classroom management and conflict

resolution.
Irish International Immigration Center, Boston, MA
Online Learning Readiness Program
Orientacin, Promocin y Desarrollo (OPRODE) El Salvador:
Health Educator

January - June, 2013

January - March, 1995

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Boston Public School:
David Ellis Elementary School
East Boston Early Education Center

May 15, 2015 - June 26, 2015

August 8, 2015 - Present

Paraprofessional
Supports direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in
classroom settings
Provides assistance with classroom activities.
Prepares instructional materials.
Assists in classroom set up and clean up.
Manages individual and classroom behavior, using prescribed approaches.
Supervises students on field trip activities.
Performs other related duties as requested by Headmaster/Principal.
Lotificacin Comalapa School, El Salvador
August, 2003 - March, 2005
Teacher
Developed and managed units and lesson plans
Taught basic skills in Math, Social Studies, Natural Science and Language to 1st
and 2nd graders

Monitored students individual and group progress

Developed and implemented Schools social activities projects

Managed classroom documentation and inventory, students data and

personal files
Cantn Loma Larga School, El Salvador
April, 2001- August, 2003
Teacher and School Principal

Developed and managed lesson units and lesson plans

Taught 1st through 3rd grade Math, Social Studies, Nature Science and
Language to 1st and 2nd and 3rd grades

Monitored students individual and group progress

Developed and implemented Schools Annual Educational projects,

classrooms educational projects and social activities

Managed school and classrooms documentation, data entry, data analysis

and student files

Managed budget, bonuses and school inventory

Coordinated activities for school staff, students, parents, and the

community
Camilo Minero High School, El Salvador
Teacher

January - December, 2000

 Developed and managed 10th grade lesson units and lesson plans for
Social Science, Technology and Literature.
Monitored student progress individually and in cooperative learning
discussion groups and counseled students
Managed students data and personal files
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Research Project Assistant
Make calls to schedule participants into the study activities
Gather Research data through surveys and interview.
Assist the dental hygienist in dental screening.
Clerical and administrative work.

April 2014 - Present

East Boston Health Center, East Boston, MA

May, 2009 - July, 2011
Medical Receptionist Assistant
Checked self-referral line, answered and returned patients calls and scheduled medical appointments
Researched online community services and filed housing and SNAP applications
Copied and mailed clients files
East Boston Ecumenical Council, East Boston, MA
June, 2008 - July, 2010
Community Organizing Assistant
Created flyers, brochures, agenda and attendance page
Assisted clients with completing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applications
Managed and led committee meetings
La Paz, El Salvador
January, 1996 - December, 1999
Health Promoter

Managed data and conducted statistical analyses

Trained clients on common disease prevention practices, caring for

pregnant mothers and newborns and handling first aid equipment

Organized a committee in the community that was responsible for

leading activities in their neighborhood and conducted workshops and meetings

References as upon requested