Aime Garnica Cuevas
Orange,CA
Summary
Experienced educational administrator and teacher with a 25-year background in fostering positive learning environments and developing innovative curricula. Skilled in policy development, team leadership, and enhancing student academic performance.
Demonstrated success in building strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Principal
Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy
Laguna Niguel, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and executed a positive learning environment by fostering relationships between teachers, parents, and students.
- Adapted instruction methods based on individual needs of each student.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage good behavior in students.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to engage students and promote critical thinking skills.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends.
- Collaborated with teachers on curriculum development and implementation.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Developed and implemented school-wide policies to ensure the safety of students, staff, and faculty.
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing discipline rules and procedures.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
K-12 Vice Principal & Instructional Coach
Orangewood Academy
Garden Grove, CA
06.2017 - 06.2022
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Worked with parents to help improve student behavior and academic performance.
- Enforced student and faculty discipline policies.
- Outlined, implemented and maintained personnel-related policies and procedures.
- Met with teachers to review current classroom policies and determine strategies for improvement.
- Reviewed standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented new policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Maintained continuity of leadership and made decisions quickly when standing in for the Head Principal.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of Instructional Coach evaluation cycle
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Evaluated and chose new technologies and curriculums for classroom use.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Directed areas such as student orientation and master scheduling.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Monitored performance of school employees.
K-12 Vice Principal & Registrar
Orangewood Academy
Garden Grove, CA
07.2011 - 06.2017
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Reviewed standardized test results to assess student progress and academic performance.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Enforced student and faculty discipline policies.
- Directed areas such as student orientation and master scheduling.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Kept school, district, state and federal documentation up to date.
- Worked with parents to help improve student behavior and academic performance.
- Maintained continuity of leadership and made decisions quickly when standing in for the Head Principal.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
Elementary School Teacher - Lead Teacher
Orangewood Academy
Garden Grove, CA
07.2000 - 06.2011
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Designed individualized curricula for academically underachieving students.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
- Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
- Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Planned and implemented lessons using variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Researched new teaching tools and resources to use in classroom.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Closely monitored and recorded student progress to create detailed learning plans for struggling students.
- Developed individualized lesson plans based on each student's IEP goals.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Multiple Subject Areas: Elementary Education
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA06.2020
High School Diploma -
Orangewood Academy
Garden Grove, CA06.1995
Master of Arts - Education - Currently Enrolled
La Sierra University
Riverside, CASkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Individualized Learning Plans
- SDA Teaching Certification
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Management
- Technology integration
- Curriculum Development and Oversight
- Standardized Testing and Scoring
- Stakeholder communication
- Staff and Educator Guidance
- Verbal and written communication
- Educational Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Policy and procedure development
- Operations oversight
- Disciplinary Actions
Certification
- CPR/ First Aid/ AED Certified, American Red Cross
- La Sierra University, Teaching Certificate: 2001-present
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
- Datha Tickner, Superintendent of Schools at the Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventist, (951) 509-2306, Datha.Tickner@seccsda.org
- Alison Jobson, Associate Superintendent at the Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventist, (951) 509-2318, Alison.Jobson@seccsda.org
- Ruben Escalante, Former Principal at Orangewood Academy, (951) 323-6801
- Leslie Aragon Jr., Former Co-worker at Orangewood Academy. (323) 839-8815
Timeline
Teaching Principal
Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy
07.2022 - Current
K-12 Vice Principal & Instructional Coach
Orangewood Academy
06.2017 - 06.2022
K-12 Vice Principal & Registrar
Orangewood Academy
07.2011 - 06.2017
Elementary School Teacher - Lead Teacher
Orangewood Academy
07.2000 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Multiple Subject Areas: Elementary Education
La Sierra University
High School Diploma -
Orangewood Academy
Master of Arts - Education - Currently Enrolled
La Sierra University
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