Agustina Comas
London
Summary
Accomplished teaching professional with extensive experience focused on improving pupils academic performance. Inhanced educational, social and emotional growth through strategic planning and delivery.
Guided students with compassion and care for positive learning experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PRIVATE TUTOR/SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS TEACHER
ENJOY EDUCATION/SELF EMPLOYED
London
09.2018 - Current
- Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
- SEN (Special Educational Needs) teacher as a 1:1 support in the classroom environment.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student, creating games and activities, providing opportunities for learning and development of core skills.
- Assisted students with homework and assignments, offering advice and guidance to build effective study habits and strategies to build learner confidence.
- Helped prepare students for 7+, 8+, and 11+ exams, gaining entry into a variety of London schools such as Channing, Francis Holland, and St. Mary's School, Westminster, and St. Pauls.
- Taught students remotely through live video sessions on Zoom.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on student progress, including areas for improvement and successes.
- Supported families on holidays and trips with additional supervision, attending to extracurricular activities.
- Maintained secure, child-friendly environment with engaging activities and outdoor play.
- Encourage children to express themselves confidently by cultivating safe, stimulating and possitive environments.
EARLY YEARS TEACHER (MONTESSORI)
ST. NICHOLAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
London
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Developed and implemented early childhood education curriculum to meet the needs of individual children.
- Organized and conducted activities such as games, arts and crafts, music and storytelling.
- Assessed students' development levels in motor skills, language, social interaction and problem solving abilities.
- Provided a safe environment for children to learn and develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively.
- Observed young learners during play activities to assess their level of understanding about concepts being taught.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan engaging lessons that integrate multiple subjects into one activity.
EARLY YEARS TEACHING ASSISTANT(MONTESSORI)
NEW PARK CHILD CARE
London
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Implement childcare and educational philosophy of the company in order to maintain the highest standards of child care and education.
- Ensure that the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Maria Montessori Method are fully implemented in complement with each other to provide a rich, diverse, and stimulating environment for children to grow, learn, and develop.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
NURSERY TEACHER
THE BRITISH SCHOOLS
Montevideo, Uruguay
03.2011 - 02.2015
- PYP (Primary Years Programme) curriculum planning.
- Promote pedagogical performance of students, motivating them to explore the world around them.
- Guidance in acquiring their second language, developing strategies to start making attempts using everyday expressions competently, and responding to questions appropriately.
- Developed and implemented creative activities to stimulate children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Provided a nurturing environment by establishing trusting relationships with students and their families.
- Assessed each child's individual needs and created personalized lesson plans accordingly, using differentiated learning strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching strategies and approaches.
NURSERY TEACHER
OUR KIDS
MONTEVIDEO , URUGUAY
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Developed and implemented creative activities to stimulate children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
- Planned engaging lessons that incorporated music, art projects, games.
Education
Diploma – Teacher Training Pre-Primary (Nursery), Primary, Secondary And Adult Level. - EDUCATION
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE/LONDON INSTITUTE
MONTEVIDEO/URUGUAY12-2012
High School Diploma -
INSTITUTO PRE UNIVERSITARIO JUAN XXIII
MONTEVIDEO/URUGUAY03-2000
High School Diploma -
IVY THOMAS MEMORIAL SCHOOL
MONTEVIDEO/URUGUAY03-1996
JUNIOR SCHOOL -
ST. ANDREW`S SCHOOL
MONTEVIDEO/URUGUAY03-1988
Skills
- Native Spanish speaker
- Student Engagement
- Group Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Instruction
- Blackboard Software
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
PRIVATE TUTOR/SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS TEACHER
ENJOY EDUCATION/SELF EMPLOYED
09.2018 - Current
EARLY YEARS TEACHER (MONTESSORI)
ST. NICHOLAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
09.2016 - 09.2018
EARLY YEARS TEACHING ASSISTANT(MONTESSORI)
NEW PARK CHILD CARE
03.2016 - 06.2016
NURSERY TEACHER
THE BRITISH SCHOOLS
03.2011 - 02.2015
NURSERY TEACHER
OUR KIDS
03.2010 - 03.2011
Diploma – Teacher Training Pre-Primary (Nursery), Primary, Secondary And Adult Level. - EDUCATION
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE/LONDON INSTITUTE
High School Diploma -
INSTITUTO PRE UNIVERSITARIO JUAN XXIII
High School Diploma -
IVY THOMAS MEMORIAL SCHOOL
JUNIOR SCHOOL -
ST. ANDREW`S SCHOOL