Elementary Teacher
Open To Work
ALICIA CHATIGNY
Coachella Valley & Valencia
Cathedral City,CA
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Grade 5 Classroom TeacherGrade 5 Resident Teacher
1
Certification
27
years of professional experience
California-credentialed Multiple Subject elementary educator and 2025 Alder Graduate School of Education graduate (PSUSD Teacher Residency, Cohort 2), currently teaching Grade 5 at Cabot Yerxa Elementary and completing CTI Induction Year 1. A third-generation educator rooted in the Coachella Valley, delivers standards-aligned, backward-planned instruction integrating UDL, MTSS data cycles, and culturally sustaining practices to differentiate for multilingual learners and students with IEP and 504 supports — ensuring every student is seen, valued, and propelled toward their full potential.
Work History
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher
2 Years 10 Months- Plan and deliver highly engaging, standards-aligned instruction across ELA, math, science, and social studies
- Tailor instruction to student needs for multilingual learners and students with IEPs and 504 plans using UDL, scaffolds, sentence frames, and flexible grouping
- Monitor progress through MTSS data cycles and implement tiered interventions to close literacy and numeracy gaps
- Cultivate emotionally safe, inclusive learning environments through PBIS routines, restorative practices, and self-regulation supports
- Collaborate with grade-level PLC, Multilingual, Special Education, and Speech-Language teams while completing CTI Induction Year 1
Grade 5 Resident Teacher
10 Months- Co-planned and taught yearlong standards-aligned curriculum across all core elementary content areas under mentor teacher Jorge Zaiden
- Designed phonics and foundational literacy lessons for 30+ students, differentiated for multilingual learners and students with IEPs
- Integrated cross-curricular art projects to deepen engagement and content mastery in ELA and social studies
- Applied UDL strategies that improved accessibility for multilingual and neurodiverse learners and reduced behavioral disruptions
Aquatics Head Coach — Water Polo & Swim (25+ Years)
27 Years 5 Months- CIF Coach of the Year (2016) — coached Shadow Hills High School boys’ water polo to a CIF Championship; led aquatics program to a 98% graduation rate among student-athletes (2014–2017)
- Mentored 100+ youth through inclusive, equity-centered training programs emphasizing teamwork, resilience, and leadership development
Education
Master of Arts in Education
- Palm Springs Unified School District Teacher Residency, Cohort 2
- GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
- Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.7
Skills
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Standards-Based Backward Planning
Differentiated Instruction
MTSS & Tiered Interventions
Data-Driven Instruction
Multilingual / English Learner (EL) Support
IEP & 504 Accommodations
Small-Group Instruction
Formative & Summative Assessment
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Restorative Practices
PBIS & Classroom Management
PLC Collaboration
Family & Community Engagement
Certification
- California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential — CTC Document #250176342 (Issued 2025)
- California Exams Passed: CBEST | CSET: Multiple Subjects (2024) | RICA | edTPA
- CTI Induction Program — Year 1 (Clear Credential pathway, expected completion 2027)
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified | CPR & First Aid Certified — American Red Cross
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Collaborated with PSUSD Behavior-Management TOSA
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
- Foundational Literacy Instruction
Timeline
Grade 5 Resident Teacher
Agua Caliente Elementary School
08.2024 - 06.2025Read More
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher
Cabot Yerxa Elementary School
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Aquatics Head Coach — Water Polo & Swim (25+ Years)
Coachella Valley & Valencia
01.1999 - CurrentRead More
University of Redlands
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
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Alder Graduate School of Education
Master of Arts in Education
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