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Ariana Magana Abarca

Santa Maria,CA

Summary

Motivated educator with experience in creating engaging lesson plans and delivering instructional lectures. Significant strengths include adaptability to various learning styles and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and educational staff. Previously impacted student success through innovative teaching methods and consistent classroom management.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher

Santa Maria Bonita School District
Santa Maria, CA
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of the material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans in alignment with UFLI and i-Ready curriculum.
  • Led classroom instruction, engaging students through interactive learning methods.
  • Conducted ongoing assessments of student learning and modified instructional methods to fit individual students' needs.
  • Implemented strategies for English Language Learners, including phonics instruction, and vocabulary-building activities.

Substitute Teacher

Santa Maria Bonita School District
Santa Maria, CA
05.2022 - 12.2024
  • Successfully managed classrooms for grades K-8, delivering pre-prepared lesson plans across various subjects.
  • Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe and productive learning experience.
  • Quickly adapted to different teaching styles and requirements of each school.
  • Provided feedback to regular teachers about students' performance and behavior.

Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Santa Maria Bonita School District
Santa Maria, CA
08.2014 - 06.2020
  • Assisted in implementing individual educational plans for students experiencing bilingual, bicultural, and remedial instructional needs.
  • Served as translator to facilitate communications with monolingual, non-English speaking members of the school community
  • Prepared instructional materials as directed by the teacher.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies

University of Massachusettes
Aliso Viejo, CA
05-2019

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
05-2017

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Instructional strategies
  • Bilingual communication
  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Student Teacher

Santa Maria Bonita School District
01.2025 - 05.2025

Substitute Teacher

Santa Maria Bonita School District
05.2022 - 12.2024

Bilingual Instructional Assistant

Santa Maria Bonita School District
08.2014 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies

University of Massachusettes

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Allan Hancock College
Ariana Magana Abarca