Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
reading books and gardening
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Florence Caleja

Florence Caleja

Teaching
ANTIPOLO CITY

Summary

Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Elementary School Teacher / Coordinator

Harris Memorial College
Taytay,Rizal
06.2015 - Current
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school principal to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.

Preschool Teacher /Director of Christian Education

Church Upon The Rock ( Planas,Porac,Pampanga)
Porac
06.2008 - 05.2010
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Assisted and supervise children through entire school day.
  • Continued working with the Sunday School teachers & BS group leaders in different organizations.
  • Helped the worship & music committee through liturgy-making and leading the curch choir.

Preschool Coordinator

The Gifted Learning Center
San Fernando City , La Union
06.2007 - 05.2008
  • Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.

Head Preschool Teacher

Dudley Lara Educational Center For Children (DSLECC)
Vigan
06.2002 - 05.2003
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.

Preschool Coordinator /Christian Education Director

The United Methodist Church ( Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur)
Galimuyod
06.2000 - 05.2001
  • Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
  • Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behavior alongside parents and teaching staff.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.

Preschool Teacher /Christian Education Director

The United Methodist Church (Bugnay, Candon,I.Sur)
Candon City
06.1998 - 05.2000
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Kindergarten And Preschool Education

Harris Memorial College
G.K.Bunyi St., Dolores, Taytay,Rizal
06.1994 - 04.1998

Master of Arts - Child Study

Philippine Normal College
Taft,Manila
08.2018 - Current

Skills

Early Childhood education

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Interests

Travelling

reading books and gardening

I love reading books especially novels about law and inspirational books too. Planting ornamental and vegetable plants calms my busy day.

Timeline

Master of Arts - Child Study

Philippine Normal College
08.2018 - Current

Elementary School Teacher / Coordinator

Harris Memorial College
06.2015 - Current

Preschool Teacher /Director of Christian Education

Church Upon The Rock ( Planas,Porac,Pampanga)
06.2008 - 05.2010

Preschool Coordinator

The Gifted Learning Center
06.2007 - 05.2008

Head Preschool Teacher

Dudley Lara Educational Center For Children (DSLECC)
06.2002 - 05.2003

Preschool Coordinator /Christian Education Director

The United Methodist Church ( Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur)
06.2000 - 05.2001

Preschool Teacher /Christian Education Director

The United Methodist Church (Bugnay, Candon,I.Sur)
06.1998 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Kindergarten And Preschool Education

Harris Memorial College
06.1994 - 04.1998
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