Ana Ponce, Administrative Assistant

About

I was a Science Teacher & Department Head at Brownsville Middle School. I am a Training Fellow with Teach for America. I am the Lead Instructor for First Star, a youth college prep program, at the University of Miami. I am a Lead Organizer with the Miami Workers Center.

Experience

First Star Academy

Jul 2024 – Present

Miami, FL

Lead Science Instructor

-Led science instruction for the college prep program designed to aid youth impacted by the child welfare system. -Received and engaged in trauma and emergency response training. -Collaborated with certified social workers, data analysts, and multiple youth coaches to ensure the safety of the students and to assess the program’s effectiveness from beginning to end.

Brownsville Middle School

Jun 2024 – Jun 2025

Miami, FL

Science Teacher & Department Head

-Instructed biology, physical science, and comprehensive science to seven classes, ranging from 15 to 40 students, including those with Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and varying English as a Second Language (ESL) proficiency levels. -Developed adaptive lesson plans tailored to each student's progress and individual learning needs, ensuring diverse learning styles are addressed, and student needs are met throughout the instruction. -Gathered, analyzed, and utilized data to assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback to support their academic development. -Communicated effectively with students, parents/guardians, and administration addressing students’ progress and students’ behavior in class to effect change. -Sponsor of the Robotics and Chess Clubs. Mentor students in STEM, guiding robot design and programming for competitions. Developed and implemented a chess curriculum for all skill levels. -Received Teacher of the Month Award (January 2024).

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Jun 2022 – May 2023

Boston, MA

Lab Services Coordinator

-Managed a fast-paced reception area in a high-volume healthcare setting, expertly handling medical emergencies and de-escalating patient concerns with professionalism and empathy. -Utilized various platforms to streamline operations, efficiently exporting external medical images into EPIC for seamless access by healthcare providers prior to patient visits. -Demonstrated exceptional administrative skills by providing accurate information, scheduling appointments, and resolving issues to enhance patient satisfaction.

Education

Florida International University

Aug 2018 – May 2021

Bachelor's Degree, Liberal Studies with a concentration in Law, Business, and Society

Ana Ponce

Administrative Assistant

Skills

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