Augustina Dobra
Employee Number 758666
Summary
Results-driven education professional prepared for Math Instructional Coach role. Proven ability to enhance instructional methods and support teacher development. Prioritizes team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring effective educational outcomes. Skilled in mathematics curriculum design and instructional coaching.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Instructional Coach
Harry Bridges Span School
08.2023 - Current
- Fostered improved communication and collaboration among staff by working with teachers to identify areas of need.
- Provided direct feedback to teachers and opportunities to reflect on their teaching practice.
- Implemented formative assessments throughout instructional units to monitor student progress toward mastery of mathematical concepts effectively.
- Met regularly with site administrators, teachers, and support personnel to analyze data and further communicate and strengthen instructional support to school staff.
Teacher, 6th grade Math/Science/Technology
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2012 - 06.2023
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction
- Aligned classroom instructional strategies with distcirct, state and national requirements
- Customized instructional plans to meet needs of different students
- Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents in clear and effective manner
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs
Teacher, 5th grade
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2012
- Created and implemented daily lesson plans and unit studies for a variety of subjects including Math, Science, Language Arts, Writing, Social Studies, and Technology
- Collaborated closely with peers to create cross-curricular lessons and activities to integrate learning
- Instructed students in Math and Science principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Instructional best practices
- Positive reinforcement
- Technological instruction
- Group learning mechanics
- Positive learning environment
- Effective time management
- Purposeful lesson planning
- Critical Thinking
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Interpersonal skills
- Student progress reporting
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Peer coaching
Accomplishments
- Served on Math Textbook Adoption Committee
- Wrote and acquired grants to benefit student learning
- National Board Certified for 15 years
- GATE Coordinator for 4 years
- Served on School site committees (SLC/SSC)
- Acted as Department and grade level facilitator
- Held numerous parent workshops
- Presented at two Gifted conferences
Credentials
Multiple Subject Clear Credential CLAD emphasis
Middle School Math Authorization
Timeline
Math Instructional Coach
Harry Bridges Span School
08.2023 - Current
Teacher, 6th grade Math/Science/Technology
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2012 - 06.2023
Teacher, 5th grade
Los Angeles Unified School District
08.2001 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Southern California
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