Lorena Alejandra Paredes Becerra
Psychologist, PhD. Social And Educational Psychology
Santiago,Metropolitana
Summary
Nurturing Psychologist offering in-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with years of experience supervising 15 children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives. Effectively able to build rapport with children, parents and educational providers to support seamless preschool functions. Genuine and patient with calming and pragmatic demeanor.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Fundacion Educacional Nido de Aguila
Santiago, Region Metropolitana
11.2014 - 06.2020
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Delivered clear, concise instructions to children to aid in each student's decision-making.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- 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.
Graduate Researcher
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid
07.2010 - 10.2015
- Conducted document review, organization, and quality control of data acquisition to draw relevant conclusions and direct research activities.
- Conducted own research in field of expertise Bullying, peer Victimization, child maltreatment.
- Applied theories and methods of life sciences to interpret and perform analyses of experimental results.
Project Intern
INNOVA Chile and Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Participated in creation and maintenance of project tracking tools, verifying clear communication of inherent expectations and responsibilities.
- Assisted in assembling project documentation for project manager, confirming inclusion of data and preliminary information.
- Collaborated with senior leaders to create job bids for new projects.
- Acquired knowledge of industry trends and developed solutions and strategy through effective research.
- Produced professional reports, documents and presentations for project needs.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules.
Teacher Assistant: Abnormal Psychology
Universidad Central de Chile
Santiago, Region Metropolitana
03.2002 - 12.2004
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio Padre Alberto Hurtado
Chillan 09.1993 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad Central De Chile
Santiago 03.1999 - 11.2006
Ph.D. - Educational And Social Psychology
Universidad Complutense De Madrid
Madrid 11.2007 - 11.2014
Skills
Play-based instruction
Structured play knowledge
Solid people skills
Early Childhood Education
Classroom management
Child development
Differentiated instruction
Curriculum Development
Group and individual instruction
Certification
Sensory Integration Theory. Research and Practical Guidelines
Accomplishments
- Lead Focus Group Evaluación Cualitativa del Proceso de Adaptación del R-SPQ-2F para estudiantes educacion superior in 2014: 3rd Interdisciplinary Congress in “Investigation in Higher Education”
- Published article Association of different forms of child maltreatment with peer victimization in Mexican children and adolescents: the moderating role of sex and educational level , in Frontiers in Psychology, section Educational Psychology. .
Timeline
Montessori Method, focused on “Vida Práctica”, by Ellinor Barentin
10-2022
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and Heimlich Maneuver, PULSA
06-2019
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and Heimlich Maneuver, PULSA
06-2017
Sensory Integration Theory. Research and Practical Guidelines
06-2016
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Fundacion Educacional Nido de Aguila
11.2014 - 06.2020
Graduate Researcher
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
07.2010 - 10.2015
Project Intern
INNOVA Chile and Universidad Complutense de Madrid
01.2008 - 12.2009
Ph.D. - Educational And Social Psychology
Universidad Complutense De Madrid
11.2007 - 11.2014
Teacher Assistant: Abnormal Psychology
Universidad Central de Chile
03.2002 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad Central De Chile
03.1999 - 11.2006
High School Diploma -
Colegio Padre Alberto Hurtado
09.1993 - 12.1998