Aviana Gafa
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Highly effective and compassionate elementary educator with three years of substitute teaching experience and a strong reputation as a trusted, frequently requested teacher across multiple classrooms and grade levels. Experienced in both short-term and long-term teaching roles, including middle school and summer school instruction. Skilled in classroom management, instructional adaptability, and building meaningful relationships that foster student engagement and success. Committed to creating engaging, inclusive learning environments that foster academic success and social-emotional growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Peninsula School District
WA
03.2025 - Current
- Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in K–8 classrooms while maintaining continuity of learning and high student engagement.
- Recognized as a highly requested "go-to" substitute teacher due to strong classroom management, professionalism, and reliability.
- Build positive relationships with students that foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Differentiate instruction and adapt lessons in real time to meet the diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of learners.
- Maintain consistent classroom routines and behavior expectations while supporting school-wide positive behavior systems.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers, specialists, administrators, and support staff to ensure a seamless learning experience and maintain consistency for student.
Student Teacher
Minter Creek Elementary
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Planned and delivered standards-aligned lessons in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Used formative assessments to monitor student understanding and adjust instruction.
- Facilitated whole-group, small-group, and one-on-one instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Fostered positive relationships with students and families while promoting an inclusive classroom community.
- Collaborated with mentor teacher and grade-level team to support student learning and classroom routines.
- Established positive relationships with students and families through respectful communication, consistency, and a student-centered approach.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Aliamanu Middle School
Honolulu, HI
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Assumed full instructional responsibility during an extended teaching assignment.
- Planned and delivered daily lessons aligned with curriculum standards.
- Established consistent routines and positive classroom expectations to maximize learning.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to support academic growth.
- Built strong relationships that promoted student engagement and positive behavior.
- Supported diverse learners, including English learners and students receiving specialized services, by providing differentiated instruction and individualized support.
Summer School Math Teacher
Aliamanu Middle School
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Designed and implemented engaging math lessons to strengthen foundational skills.
- Used formative assessments and student data to guide instruction.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Created hands-on learning experiences that increased student participation and confidence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
12-2024
Skills
Instruction
- Standards-Aligned Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Small-Group & Whole-Group Instruction
- Formative & Summative Assessment
Classroom Environment
- Classroom Management
- Positive Behavior Support
- Relationship Building
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Professional Collaboration
- Collaborative Teamwork with Colleagues & Administrators
- Family & Community Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Organization & Time Management
- Adaptability & Flexibility
Educational Technology
- Google Classroom, Google Workspace, Canva, iReady
- Curriculums- CKLA,Wit & Wisdom, Eureka Math, Heggerty, Reading Wonders, Really Great Reading, enVision Math
Certification
Washington State Teaching Certificate (Elementary Education)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Peninsula School District
03.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Minter Creek Elementary
09.2024 - 12.2024
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Aliamanu Middle School
01.2024 - 12.2024
Summer School Math Teacher
Aliamanu Middle School
06.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University