Karla Alcazar is a highly qualified teacher seeking a new position in education. She has over 15 years of experience teaching various ages from pre-k to 8th grade. She has multiple certifications for elementary and early childhood education in New Jersey. Her background includes experience as a teacher, director, and assistant at several schools and childcare centers. She strives to utilize hands-on learning and help strengthen relationships between students, parents, and faculty.

1. Karla Alcazar
15 Morgan Pl. North Arlington, New Jersey 07031
Phone: (201) 697-8527 E-Mail: karla.alcazar05@gmail.com
As a highly motivated and dedicated teacher, I am looking to obtain a position in the field of
education where I will utilize my qualifications in a supportive environment. I strive to further build
my commitment to quality education by helping to strengthen the bonds between students, parents, and
faculty.
Certifications
State of New Jersey Elementary Certification Standard License, K-5
Elementary Education Instruction
State of New Jersey Early Childhood Certification Standard License, PreK-3
Early Childhood Education
(Pending)
Experience
Happy Times Too, Union City, New Jersey Sept 2012-Present
Pre-K Teacher
n Comprehensive Knowledge and Implementation of observational tools, such as, ECERS, PCMI, and SELA.
n Incorporate Cross-curriculum connections to demonstrate how skills and content are gathered on each
individual child over time and systematically rate according to the COR framework.
n Create and execute daily lesson plans.
n Incorporate manipulatives in lessons, including those in the subject of mathematics and language arts.
Prime Time Early Learning Center, Paramus, New Jersey July 2010-Sept 2012
Center Director/Educational Director
 Assume responsibility for the daily operation of the school program according to the Center’s mission to
provide exceptional child care and center quality.
 Maintain staff and student records according to licensing and the board of health.
 Market the facility within the community to build name recognition.
 Work together with Regional Ed. Director to develop age-appropriate curriculum.
 Create and supervise implementation of program curriculum.
 Lead staff meetings and attend monthly meeting, and participate in any special task committees.
 Manage Staff (Including developing work schedule, monthly trainings, evaluations, etc)

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St. Stephen’s School/Mater Dei Academy, Kearny, New Jersey September 2006 – 2010
Kindergarten Teacher, 2008-2010 school year
n Create and execute daily lesson plans.
n Design Moral and Character Education unit plan.
n Design Literacy Education unit plan.
n Implement Cooperative Learning teaching strategies.
n Incorporate manipulatives in lessons, including those in the subject of mathematics and language arts.
n Carefully plan lessons to meet the curriculum goals and objectives to provide excellent education
opportunities to all students.
n Comprehensive knowledge of New Jersey Core Curriculum Content standards for Kindergarten level.
Spanish / Computer Teacher (Pre-K – 8th
), 2006-2008 school year
n Create and execute daily lesson plans.
n Collaborate and work under direct supervision of the school principal.
n Develop K - 8th
Spanish curriculum, in conjunction with New Jersey standards
n Assisted in bridging school/parent communications by role of school translator
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Lyndhurst, New Jersey March, 2003 – December, 2005
Lead Pre-school Teacher
n Collaborated and worked under direct supervision of Center Director.
n Supervised teachers and assistant teachers in the department.
n Planned students’ daily schedules.
n Developed individual student curricula for the Preschool Department.
n Enthusiastically assisted with office duties including weekly newsletter.
n Engaged with staff member and successfully trained teacher’s assistants.
n Lead monthly staff meetings in the preschool department.
Hoffman La-Roche, Nutley, New Jersey October, 1998 – June, 1999
Teacher Assistant
n Collaborated and worked under direct supervision of Center Director.
Education
Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey May, 2009
Master of Arts in Education, College of Education and Human Services
New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey May, 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Dean’s List

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Extra-Curricular Activities
St. Stephen School
• After Care Program
• Drama Club – Assistant Director - Head Costume Designer
Seussical the Musical
Grease
Skills and Additional Qualifications
• Undergraduate Studies
• Credits towards P-3 certification.
• Passed P-3 Praxis
• Co-Op with UMDNJ
• Worked in Jersey City Public Schools.
• Assisted with counseling middle school children.
• Bi-lingual communicator
• Advanced proficiency in the Spanish speaking language
* Salary Negotiable