Alejandra Esquivel
La Mirada,CA
Summary
Exceptional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District-Advanced Learning Academy
08.2018 - Current
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health to improve their overall growth and academic performance
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational experiences that support student learning and community networks
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects
- Created Project-Based Learning experiences with cross-curricular integration of core subjects and the arts.
- Collaborated with The Heritage Museum of Orange County in the "Hands-On Orange County: Learning Our History" program, which provides place-based learning experiences for students
- Provided small group and 1:1 reading interventions for TK-8th grade students.
- Incorporated an array of learning strategies and formative assessments that help support English Language Learners and students with special needs
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
Secretarial
Santa Ana Unified School District
0 1998 - 08.2018
- Continual professional growth within this district employed in the capacity as Student Helper (1998), Administrative Assistant (1999-2003), School Office Assistant (2003-2018), Administrative Secretary (2018)
- Provided data analysis and support for end of the year reporting of district-wide high school graduating students college persistence and Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA), scholarship, and awards information
- Prepare agenda and minutes pertinent to ongoing district-wide partnership meetings
- Coordinated logistical information pertaining to district-wide course offerings such as SAT preparation courses, and other special projects
- Coordinated conferences, domestic travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and transportation
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for committee meetings and staff events
- Created detailed expense reports and requests for major expenditures
- Managed and balanced school wide funds: General, Categorical, and Associated Student Body (A.S.B.) accounts
Student Teacher
Advanced Learning Academy-Biola University
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Planned and facilitated multi-sensory lessons, units, demonstrations, and projects that incorporated highest levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. Emphasizing critical thinking through small group activities
- Taught three competencies of Math levels (Grades 4th, 5th, and 6th.)
- Improved instruction methods by using different assessment tools and strategies
- Modified general education curriculum for students with special-needs using different instructional techniques and technologies
- Developed and taught curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities
- Facilitated service-based projects through Project Based Learning (PBL) model, supporting student's ability to research, discuss, and organize clothing drives for women at local shelter
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create effective and culturally-sensitive learning environments
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Established positive rapport with all students, parents, and staff
- Integrated technology to enrich student's learning.
Student Teacher
Children's Village Preschool - Vanguard University of Southern California
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children's progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
- Monitored students' educational progress with individual charts and files
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day
- Assisted and supervised 26 children through the entire school day
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Established daily routines that were easy for the children to follow
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
Education
Master of Arts in Education - Personalized
Biola University
La Mirada, Ca.12-2026
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Bilingual Authorization: Spanish
Biola University
La Mirada, CA02-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, Ca.2014
Skills
- Positive learning environment
- Collaborator
- Play-Based Learning
- Child-Centered Approach
- Project-Based Learning
- Multiple Learning Theories
- Technology Integration
- Bilingual: English-Spanish
Professional Development
Participant
- August 2024-Present: SAUSD Elementary Curriculum Committee Representative, Santa Ana, CA
- August 2023-Present: SAUSD Art Liaison Team Representative, Santa Ana, CA
- August 2023-Present: SAUSD Transitional Kindergarten Professional Development, Santa Ana, CA
- May 2023 Buck Institute for Education PBL Works, Professional Development, Los Angeles, CA
- July 2021 EduProtocols EPIC Summer School. Virtual Professional Development
- June 2021 Project Based Learning 2.0, TGR Foundation, Virtual
- March 2020 CUE Conference, Virtual
- July 2016 California Teachers Summit-Better Together, La Mirada, Ca.
- March 2016 CUE Conference, Palm Springs, Ca.
- February 2016-2020 Christian Educators Association International, Anaheim, Ca.
Co-Presenter
- November 2016, Association of Christian Schools International Professional Development - Costa Mesa, Ca. (Presented on the top strategies to support English Language Learners in different educational settings.)
Accomplishments
Biola School of Education Graduate Scholarship, Biola University - September 2016, 2024
Classified Employee of the Year, Santa Ana Unified School District - May 2016
Volunteerism
2022-2024 - Whittier Area Community Church-Children's Ministry Volunteer, Whittier, CA
2019-2020 - The Ark Montebello-Family Support Network, Montebello, CA
2019-2021 - SAUSD History/Social Studies Textbook Adoption Committee, Santa Ana, CA
2013 - Hurricane Sandy Relief Work, Ocean Grove, New Jersey, USA
2011-2020- The Ark Montebello Children's Ministry Volunteer, Montebello, CA
2011 - Tsunami Relief Work, Ishinomaki, Sendai, Japan
2009-2011 - La Posada Orphanage Volunteer, Rosarito, B.C. Mexico
Timeline
Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District-Advanced Learning Academy
08.2018 - Current
Student Teacher
Advanced Learning Academy-Biola University
07.2016 - 11.2016
Student Teacher
Children's Village Preschool - Vanguard University of Southern California
01.2014 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Vanguard University of Southern California
Secretarial
Santa Ana Unified School District
0 1998 - 08.2018
Master of Arts in Education - Personalized
Biola University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Bilingual Authorization: Spanish
Biola University
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