Denisse Acevedo Centella
Coco del Mar
Summary
Psychologist with a master's in Human Resources Management and currently studying a second master's in International Education. I enjoy working with kids, and I've been working in the Educational Field as a Teacher Aide for Early Childhood, with kids between four and six years old attending EC4 and Kindergarten under the IB framework. Also have experience working with other grade levels for Elementary. Additionally, experience doing assessments, managing classrooms, implementing school procedures, and working with school leaders. Able to develop lesson plans that emphasize core standards and are adaptable to different learning styles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Aide for Early Childhood
Metropolitan School of Panama
08.2021 - Current
- Teach, collaborate, and support Early Childhood for children between ages of four and six.
- Create and develop activities to achieve fine and gross motor skills, learning projects inspired by Reggio-Emilia philosophy, self-emotional inquiry and exploration, artistic expression, learning letters, numbers, and language evolution (English and Spanish)
- Class management maintenance through class agreements, rules, and expectations.
- Address play-based learning activities.
- Teach and support social-emotional development of students.
- Co-teach learning units (alphabet - UFLI lessons, phonic/phonemic awareness, numbers, who we are, nature, family, celebrations, transportation systems, science, etc.)
- Support on assessments for DIBELS.
- Read Aloud books linked to unit of learning.
- Creation of provocation tables.
- Adapting program to suit individual needs; Differentiation.
- Maintain a safe, caring, and comfortable learning environment.
- Sub-teacher when needed for other grade levels. First, second, third, and fourth grade.
- Support for all specialists (Art, Music and Movement, Spanish and Swimming).
- Experience working with sensory kids and other special needs such as autism, emotional and behavioral, and communication challenges.
- Experience working with kids with different backgrounds, cultures, languages, identities, and countries.
- Direct communication with parents about follow-up of specific issues related to students (Seesaw).
- Member of the Leadership team for the Learner-Profile of Elementary School.
- Member of the Social Impact Committee.
HR Evolution Human Resources Consultant
Self-employeed
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Responsible for providing academic reinforcement and skills development tools (soft & hard) to adolescents at social risk
- Tailor-made projects to increase employee productivity
- Development of human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information
- Strategies and detailed analysis for closing business operations
- Interviews based on the detection of technical and soft skills.
- Analysis and creation of strategy to restructure multi-functional teams based on individual and team analysis
- Change Management
- Creation of training programs linked to employee evaluation programs
- Creation of communication strategies and plans for different programs (Job security, corporate social responsibility, inclusive leadership, etc.)
- Mentoring and coaching sessions for senior managers to boost performance and motivation
- Participation as speaker for Forums and Congresses
- Creation of website with interviews with HR organizations and leaders, social and environmental responsibility projects, work ergonomics, and new workspaces.
Shore-side Recruitment, Training & Development Specialist
Pullmantur Cruises
02.2014 - 06.2015
- Selection and recruitment processes for Panama, Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina.
- Interviews based on competencies and technical skills.
- Presentation of shortlists, feedback, and creation of reports for managers and directors.
- Management of the hiring process.
- Responsible for the full recruitment cycle.
- Coordination with outsourcing companies.
- Coordination of training programs for managers and specialists in all areas.
HR Consultant
LEAF Consulting
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Annual project management of job descriptions of all areas of the bank
- Transfer of purchase and sale of HSBC Bank to Bancolombia, current Banistmo.
- Direct collaboration with the Human Resources area for operational management
- Responsible for the complete project agenda
- Interviews with all the managers and executives of the organization
- Follow-up meetings for reports and project progress with direct supervisors.
Internship
Deloitte Panamá
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Support to the selection and recruitment processes of the Human Capital area.
- Filters via telephone and face-to-face interviews.
Education
M.D. - Education
Framingham State University - (online Mode)
USA - Massachusetts 12.2024
Diploma in Project Management -
Florida State University
Panama 2020
Master's Degree in Human Resources Management -
EAE Business School
Barcelona, Spain01.2016
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology -
U. Complutense of Madrid - U. Latina of Panamá
Madrid And Panama01.2012
Skills
- High emotional intelligence
- Intercultural adaptation
- Reflectiveness
- Assertive Communication
- Empathy
- Research
- Patience
- Leadership
Languages
Spanish (mother tongue)
English (advanced)
Italian (medium)
French (basic)
Catalan (basic)
Areas Of Experience And Competences
- Teaching
- Development of soft and hard skills
- Critical thinking
- Patience
- Problem solver
- Strategic planning
- Open and clear communication
- Mentoring
- Training
- Teamwork
Previous Work Experience With Children
- Tic Tac Toe, Panamá - Support for the administrative area and classroom support for Early Childhood children.
- TOMATIS Foundation, Panamá - Give support for children with special abilities (Down Syndrome, Autism, etc.) Activities to work fine and gross motor skills, therapy under the Tomatis listening method, talks and interventions for parents.
- Individual Tutorials, Madrid, Madrid - Support for girls in private tutoring classes providing support for school subjects. Specialized tutorials and English classes.
- Volunteering Special Olympics, Panama, Panama - Volunteer to accompany groups of adolescents with special needs during the Olympics.
Personal Information
Title: Psychologist - Teacher Aide
References
At the request of the interested party
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Training
- Reading
- Writing
- Traveling
Photography, reading, traveling.
I enjoy in my free time doing photos of nature, reading a good book, and traveling to new places.
Timeline
Teaching Aide for Early Childhood
Metropolitan School of Panama
08.2021 - Current
HR Evolution Human Resources Consultant
Self-employeed
01.2017 - 03.2021
Shore-side Recruitment, Training & Development Specialist
Pullmantur Cruises
02.2014 - 06.2015
HR Consultant
LEAF Consulting
06.2012 - 07.2013
Internship
Deloitte Panamá
01.2011 - 06.2011
M.D. - Education
Framingham State University - (online Mode)
Diploma in Project Management -
Florida State University
Master's Degree in Human Resources Management -
EAE Business School
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology -
U. Complutense of Madrid - U. Latina of Panamá
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