ALE CANISTER, Jr.
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Organized high school teacher with thirty plus years of experience teaching academically challenged youth. Skillful in monitoring large classrooms and cultivating positive relationships with students. Proficient in monitoring student academic progress, administering and grading assessments and maintaining detailed, complete student records. Dedicated to providing balanced, engaging learning environment for all students.
Caring social studies teacher well-versed in mentoring and tutoring students to promote academic success. Adept at creating effective lesson plans to help students master the material. Detail-oriented and insightful with many years' expertise in secondary education.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
27
27
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Self contained High School Teacher Juvenile Hall
Los Angeles County office of Education.
Downey, California
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student learning and participation.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and assignments. Maintain discipline and adherence to school rules for the safety of all.
- Managed classroom dynamics to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other teachers, support staff, administrators, and parents in order to ensure successful outcomes for students.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences when needed to discuss student progress or issues concerning school policies.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools such as tests, quizzes, projects.
Reading Specialist Teacher.
Los Angeles County office of Education.
Downey, CA
08.1996 - 07.2024
- Developed individualized reading plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance literacy instruction strategies.
- Implemented assessment tools to measure student reading progress.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions to improve student comprehension skills.
- Completed and reviewed assessments to developed customized improvement plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA 02.2003 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Education
National University
La Jolla, CA 06.1998 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
CSULA
Los Angeles, CA 09.1974 - 03.1996
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Literacy instruction
Timeline
Self contained High School Teacher Juvenile Hall
Los Angeles County office of Education.
07.2024 - 01.2025
Master of Arts - Education
California State University, Long Beach
02.2003 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Education
National University
06.1998 - 12.1999
Reading Specialist Teacher.
Los Angeles County office of Education.
08.1996 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
CSULA
09.1974 - 03.1996