Abetzi España
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in early childhood education, specializing in fostering foundational skills in young learners. Demonstrates collaborative approach, effectively adapting to changing classroom needs and ensuring reliable support for both students and colleagues. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, managing classroom behavior, and promoting social and emotional development. Highly focused on achieving educational goals and driving positive outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Stella Elementary Charter Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Effectively taught the California Preschool Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (CPTKLF) by using Creative Curriculum and supplemental materials
- Periodically assessed students in all subject areas to determine students areas of strengths and areas of growth.
- Used current assessment data to facilitate student grouping for small group instruction and intervention. Brought students to grade level by maintaining differentiated instruction for whole group and small group lessons.
- Used supportive resources to better support multi-language learners and students with IEPS.
- Built and sustained positive relationships with students and school community members.
- Collaborated with the TK and Kindergarten team to consciously refine and implement best teaching practices for the benefit of my students.
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
St. Cornelius School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Created and taught curriculum based off of LA Archdiocese Transitional Kindergarten Standards
- Prepared students for Kindergarten by teaching early literacy skills, mathematics, science, social student, social emotional skills, etc.
- Differentiated instruction for students at different developmental levels.
- Used early literacy assessments to effectively group students based on their skillsets and needs.
- Sustained colleague and parent relationships in a professional and caring manner.
- Maintained great rapport and collaborated with co-teacher on all projects and curriculum mapping.
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Nativity Catholic School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed a class of 27 students
- Created and taught curriculum based off of California’s Preschool Learning Foundations
- Prepared students for Kindergarten by teaching early literacy skills, mathematics, science, social student, social emotional skills, etc.
- Differentiated instruction for students at different developmental levels.
- Collected and reviewed evidence of student learning for the 2022 WASC visit.
- Used early literacy assessments to effectively group students based on their skillsets and needs.
- Sustained colleague and parent relationships in a professional and caring manner
Summer Group Instructor
Galileo Summer Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Taught STEM based curriculum to students in 2nd-4th Grade.
- Helped campers develop and innovative mindset by encouraging them to be reflective, determined, courageous, collaborative, and visionary
- Maintained positive relationships with youth, colleagues, directors, and parents
Substitute Teacher
The Education Team
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Responsible for maintaining communication with homeroom teachers and principals at multiple schools
- Taught multiple subjects in elementary, middle, and high school
- Maintained a positive and safe classroom environment for all students
- Substitute taught both in person and online during the COVID-19 pandemic
Seasonal Tutor
Above and Beyond Learning
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Created and taught lesson plans to support students in ELA and math
- Oversaw and tutored multiple groups of middle school students in geometry and algebra
- Oversaw and tutored a group of second graders in ELA
- Tracked progress and spoke to parents about support systems that would benefit their child’s academic development
Student Teacher
Leo Politi Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Created engaging lesson plans and assisted master teacher with instruction in various subjects (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Physical Education, etc.)
- Utilized technology to reformat lesson plans for virtual instruction
- Maintained consistent contact with parents, students, and colleagues to offer support as needed
- Maintained a positive classroom environment for students throughout their experience with virtual learning
- Provided one-on-one instruction in reading and math to multiple students
- Referred to and implemented the Universal Design for Learning across lesson plans/instruction
- Differentiated instruction for English Learners and students with IEPs
- Created 4-point rubrics for assignments and graded accordingly
- Supported Master Teacher in parent-teacher conferences
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica
10.2017 - 07.2020
- Oversaw and led after-school programs (art, science, tutoring, and multi-cultural studies)
- Tutored students from 1st-8th grade
- Maintained a created programming budgets for St. Anne’s branch
- Managed youth leadership groups such as Torch Club and Smart Girls and St. Anne’s branch
- Maintained positive relationships with youth, colleagues, administration, and community stakeholders
- Learned and implemented best practices for after-school programming
- Spearheaded the Creative Arts Festival for the entire organization
Teacher Candidate
San Pedro Street Elementary School
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported students in 2nd-4th grade in the learning center.
- Administered assessment tests for English Learners and students in RTI
- Taught ELA five times a week to a group of English Learners in their 5th grade classroom
- Differentiated instruction for students with IEPs.
Teacher Candidate
Virginia Road Elementary School
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Supported students with morning journals (ELA)
- Created and taught Physical Education and Health on multiple occasions
- Learned and implemented best teaching practices
- Translated for parents and teacher during conferences
- Supported English Learners with reading, writing, and translating
Middle School Support Team (MSST) Intern and Morning Enrichment Lead
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Led morning enrichment programs in math and reading to prevent summer learning loss
- Supported volunteers with Book Club and STEM
- Created parent brochures for MSST in both English and Spanish
- Assisted families in finding temporary housing through MSST and St. Joseph’s Center
- Created a database of summer curriculum (math and reading) that future staff can easily access and use
- Learned about and actively implemented restorative justice at St. Anne’s branch
Pre-School aide and After-School Care Leader
Little Stars Learning Center
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Learned about youth development milestones
- Tutored school aged students after-school
- Assisted pre-schoolers with learning Spanish
- Taught toddlers and school-aged children fine arts
- Supervised children from the ages of 3-10
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA12-2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
Certification
- Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (K-6)
- ELAM Authorization
- R2B Authorization (English)
- R2M Authorization (General Subjects)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Stella Elementary Charter Academy
08.2023 - Current
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
St. Cornelius School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Nativity Catholic School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Summer Group Instructor
Galileo Summer Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
Substitute Teacher
The Education Team
04.2021 - 08.2021
Seasonal Tutor
Above and Beyond Learning
02.2021 - 08.2021
Student Teacher
Leo Politi Elementary School
08.2020 - 12.2020
Teacher Candidate
San Pedro Street Elementary School
09.2019 - 12.2019
Teacher Candidate
Virginia Road Elementary School
02.2019 - 06.2019
Middle School Support Team (MSST) Intern and Morning Enrichment Lead
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica
06.2018 - 09.2018
Youth Development Professional
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica
10.2017 - 07.2020
Pre-School aide and After-School Care Leader
Little Stars Learning Center
08.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Mount Saint Mary's University