Anarosa Estevez
Summary
Multifaceted Lecturer with 36 years of expertise in educational settings. Strong in adapting presentations to reach students of diverse backgrounds. Expert in leveraging in-depth knowledge and experience in Education to provide relevant information and first-hand experiences. Known for great personable demeanor and strong work ethic.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer, University Supervisor
California State University, Northridge
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
Green Global Generation Academy Director
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center – Charter School
01.2006 - 01.2020
- Provided support to new and veteran teachers to maximize student learning.
- Embodied and advocated the school's mission, vision, expectations, and values.
- Worked collaboratively with the leadership team and instructional staff to support the needs of students.
- Hired, supervised, and evaluated teaching faculty and support staff.
School Readiness Coordinator
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center – Charter School
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures.
Bilingual Resource Specialist
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center – Charter School
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies to engage students and improve their grasp of the material.
- Identified useful resources and coordinated referrals.
- Helped formulate IEP plans and complied with all outlined improvement goals.
- Compiled reliable data by developing and enforcing standardized monitoring, sampling, and assessment strategies.
Bilingual Special Day Class Teacher Grades 1 - 5
Sharp Elementary School – LAUSD
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Special Day Class Teacher Grades 4-6
Tulsa Street Elementary School – LAUSD
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
General Education Teacher Grades K – 2Bilingual self-contained classroom
Van Nuys Elementary School – LAUSD
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
- Provided clear, informative, and engaging classroom instruction.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
General Education Teacher Grades 3-4Bilingual self-contained classroom
El Sereno Elementary School – LAUSD
01.1985 - 01.1986
- Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
- Provided clear, informative, and engaging classroom instruction.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
Education
Ed. D - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
California State University
Northridge, CA01.2016
M.A - Administration and Leadership
California State University
Northridge, CA01.2003
Special Education Credential -
California State University
Long Beach01.1990
Professional Clear Multiple Subject Credential with Bilingual Emphasis -
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA01.1987
B.A. Liberal Studies and Chicano Studies -
California State University
Northridge, CA01.1985
Skills
- Academic Publication
- Lecture Development
- Cultural competence
- Feedback delivery
- Collaboration
- Student engagement
- Self-motivation
- Discussion Facilitation
- Course Development
- Student Advisement
- PowerPoint
Accomplishments
- Achieved the opening of Green Global Generation Academy by introducing Open Classrooms in a collaborative model for teachers.
Significant Educational Experience
- Administrator of Personnel Committee
- Member of Budget and Finance Committee
- Monitor State and School Wide Assessments
- Member of Association of California School Administrators
- Member of California Charter Schools Association
- Member of California Association for Bilingual Education
Professional Development
- UCLA Literacy Project
- UCLA Results Training
- All Kinds of Mind: School's Attuned
- AB 430 Administrator Training Program
- VIP Series, Office of Education, Ventura County
- Dual Language Programs Training, LACOE
Affiliations
California Association of Bilingual Educators
California Faculty Association
Board Member and Chairperson for BuildAbility
Board Member for Simi Valley Cultural Arts Foundation
Hobbies
Enjoys Arts and Crafts
Hiking
Cross Fit
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lecturer, University Supervisor
California State University, Northridge
01.2020 - Current
Green Global Generation Academy Director
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center – Charter School
01.2006 - 01.2020
School Readiness Coordinator
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center – Charter School
01.2003 - 01.2006
Bilingual Resource Specialist
Vaughn Next Century Learning Center – Charter School
01.1995 - 01.2003
Bilingual Special Day Class Teacher Grades 1 - 5
Sharp Elementary School – LAUSD
01.1991 - 01.1995
Special Day Class Teacher Grades 4-6
Tulsa Street Elementary School – LAUSD
01.1990 - 01.1991
General Education Teacher Grades K – 2Bilingual self-contained classroom
Van Nuys Elementary School – LAUSD
01.1986 - 01.1990
General Education Teacher Grades 3-4Bilingual self-contained classroom
El Sereno Elementary School – LAUSD
01.1985 - 01.1986
Ed. D - Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
California State University
M.A - Administration and Leadership
California State University
Special Education Credential -
California State University
Professional Clear Multiple Subject Credential with Bilingual Emphasis -
California State University Northridge
B.A. Liberal Studies and Chicano Studies -
California State University