Elizabeth Pak
San Diego,US
Summary
Compassionate ECE Teacher with 7 years experience and distinguished knowledge of child development emerging UTK curriculum. Skilled at working closely with students and co-teachers to maintain progression and excitement for learning. Committed to teacher collaboration and student progression while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Substitute ECE Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
08.2024 - 10.2024
- long term ECE co-teacher at Mountain View School UTK classroom
- Experience with ELL learners, students with IEPS, and collaboration with coteachers, administrators, Ed Specialists and their families to develop modified lessons and behavior plans
- Frequently communicating with coteacher and students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Organized activities to teach foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Substitute Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Preferred Substitute List for Patrick Henry Cluster Elementary Schools - primarily Gage, Dailard and Green specializing in UTK and K.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Responsible for the well-being and safety of the students, maintaining a functioning classroom, utilizing classroom management skills, and teaching the provided curriculum
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
Teaching Assistant
San Carlos Preschool
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Experience in multiple aged classrooms from 3-Kinder
- Step in as Lead Teacher on a substitute basis as needed
- Collaborate with coteachers to create and develop new curriculum and environmental learning opportunities in classroom
- Collaborate with staff and coteachers to facilitate additional community events and learning opportunites such as Pumpkin Patches, Open Houses, and Family Nights
ROP Assistant
San Diego Unified School District
10.2018 - 07.2021
- ROP Assistant running Experimental Education Unit(learning lab preschool) at Patrick Henry High School
- Train and mentor High School interns as classroom assistants.
- Adapted classroom to virtual model in 2020 during Covid and facilitated drive through preschool graduation for classroom during pandemic.
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) and guide children to develop their capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum using a variety of educational techniques and methods
Education
Child Development Teacher Permit - Site Supervisor - Child Development
San Diego Community Colleges
San Diego CA06-2024
Master of Arts in Special Education - undefined
University of Washington
03.2005
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - undefined
University of Washington
08.2004
Skills
- Knowledge of different curriculum styles and educational approaches between preschool classrooms and standard UTK
- Adaptable to different lead teacher needs and expectations across varying environments
- Effective classroom management and small group experience
- Ability to multitask and prioritize to changing classroom needs
- Experience with IEPS, 504s, ELL and diverse student populations
Personal Information
Title: Associate Teacher
Timeline
Long Term Substitute ECE Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
08.2024 - 10.2024
Substitute Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
10.2023 - 08.2024
Teaching Assistant
San Carlos Preschool
07.2021 - 10.2023
ROP Assistant
San Diego Unified School District
10.2018 - 07.2021
Master of Arts in Special Education - undefined
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - undefined
University of Washington
Child Development Teacher Permit - Site Supervisor - Child Development
San Diego Community Colleges
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