Ana Laura Floru
Favorite Quote:
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart…I’ll always be with you.”
― A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh Library
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Name: Ana Laura Floru Pereyra
● KG3 Teacher
Years in Education: 4
grade: KG3
PROFESSIONAL/QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Professional/Qualifications & Experience:
Degrees: TEACH – NOW Certification, Universidad Católica Boliviana- Bachelor’s in Psychology, Stony Brook University - Psychology, American Cooperative School
Certifications: OSSE Education Certification, Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2, BRITE: Building Respect and Inclusion through Training and Education - Certified, PLAY Certified - Kirsten Robinson
Professional training: Baby Ballet Teacher 2010 - 2021, Substitute teacher 2018 - 2019, KG3 IA 2019 - 2021, KG3 Teacher 2021
Conferences: Sharing Kindergarten: Digital Learning Kindergarten Boot Camp, July 2020, Teach Your Heart Out Online Conferences, January 2021, International Congress about Childhood Development (FEPAV) 2021
FUN FACTS:
I was born and raised in La Paz, Bolivia. I am a psychologist and an educator. I attended ACS from preschool all the way to my senior year. ACS has given me so much in life, I am extremely thankful and am so happy I am able to give back now as a teacher.
I am first a caregiver and second a play facilitator.
"Becoming a play facilitator takes practice and courage. Practitioners need to understand the importance of play in young children’s development, to feel empowered to lead sessions that focus on process, and to have concrete examples that model activities and scenarios; rather than recipes, these examples should provide a springboard for them to iterate and innovate. The combined professional judgment, skill and confidence, which this kind of support inspires, hold the key to success in practice." -Kim Foulds, Sesame Workshop