Maria Orietta Paz Diaz
Teacher
Cochabamba
Overview
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Unidad Educativa Casa de los Niños - House for Children's School
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Delivered clerical support by handling a range of routine and special requirements.
- Motivated students in a positive learning environment to build academic confidence.
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Created engaging lesson plans for online classes, fostering accountability and improving student comprehension.
- Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
Camp Counselor
Upward Bound Camp
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Supported adults with special needs by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Resolved camper conflicts using problem-solving skills to promote harmony and cooperation among campers.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Coordinated with staff in meetings to discuss and address campers' progress and challenges, ensuring goal achievement.
Assistant Dentist
Adest Arte Dental Estético
05.2015 - 09.2021
- Enhanced patient comfort through calm, professional care, clear explanations of procedures, and effective pain management.
- Informed patients and families about dental issues and proper oral care practices, contributing to prevention of dental decay and disease.
- Explained treatment plans and educated patients during consultative appointments, fostering understanding of upcoming procedures.
Lead Teacher
Cochabamba Cooperative School Calvert
02.2022 - 05.2026
- Led lesson planning and classroom instruction aligned with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
- Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction to support individual learning needs.
- Managed classroom behavior using consistent routines and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Coordinated daily activities to maintain organized, engaging, and safe learning environment.
- Mentored assistant teachers on classroom procedures, instruction delivery, and student support.
- Collaborated with school staff to improve instructional consistency and support student development.
Lead Summer Camp Counselor
Upward Bound Camp
05.2026 - 09.2026
- Mentored counselors on behavior management, camper engagement, and safety protocols
- Coordinated recreational programming, transitions, and activity setups for age-specific groups
- Supervised camper groups during daily activities, maintaining safe, structured environment
- Monitored camper health, attendance, and incident reporting throughout camp sessions
- Enforced camp rules consistently, redirecting behavior and resolving conflicts calmly
- Resolved conflicts effectively while maintaining strong relationships with campers, parents, and staff members.
- Improved communication between camp staff by establishing regular meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and successes throughout the season.
- Monitored camper behavior and resolved minor conflicts using calm, age-appropriate guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Science
Universidad Mayor De San Simón
Cochabamba, Bolivia 07.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Fundación Infocal
Cochabamba, Bolivia 02.2018 - 07.2021
Skills
Documentation and record keeping
Training and mentoring
Team building
Creative teaching strategies
Staff development
Compassionate communication
Staff management
Customer service
Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Lead Summer Camp Counselor
Upward Bound Camp
05.2026 - 09.2026
Lead Teacher
Cochabamba Cooperative School Calvert
02.2022 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Science
Universidad Mayor De San Simón
07.2021 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Unidad Educativa Casa de los Niños - House for Children's School
01.2019 - 02.2022
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Fundación Infocal
02.2018 - 07.2021
Camp Counselor
Upward Bound Camp
06.2017 - 09.2017
Assistant Dentist
Adest Arte Dental Estético
05.2015 - 09.2021