Aviana Gafa
Peninsula School District
3
years of professional experience
Compassionate and dedicated elementary educator with three years of substitute teaching experience and a strong reputation as a trusted, frequently requested teacher across multiple grade levels and classrooms. Experienced in both short-term and long-term teaching assignments. Skilled in classroom management, instructional adaptability, and building meaningful relationships that promote student engagement, academic growth, and social-emotional development. Dedicated to creating inclusive, supportive classrooms where every student feels valued, empowered, and capable of success.
Work History
Substitute Teacher
2 Years 5 Months- Deliver engaging, standard-aligned instruction in TK-5 classrooms while maintaining continuity of learning and high student engagement.
- Build positive relations with students that foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Differentiate instruction and adapt lesson sin 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 teachers, specialists, admin, and support staff to ensure a seamless learning experience and maintain consistency for students.
- Recognized as a highly requested “go-to” substitute teacher due to strong classroom manage
Substitute Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Delivered instruction across diverse classrooms and grade levels while quickly adapting to varying curriculum, routines, and student needs.
- Maintained safe, respectful, and productive classroom environments through clear expectations and positive behavior supports.
- Followed teacher-provided lesson plans, monitored student understanding, and provided additional modeling and assistance when needed.
- Communicated relevant information about studnet progress, behavior, and completed instruction to classroom teachers.
Student Teacher
3 Months- Planned and delivered standard-aligned lessons in literacy and mathematics.
- Used formative assessments to monitor student understanding and instruction.
- Faciliated 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
4 Months- Assumed full instructional responsibility during an extended teaching assignment.
- Planned and delivered daily lessons aligned with curriculum standards.
- Established consistent routines and positive classroome 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.
Substitute Teacher
9 Months- Delivered instruction across diverse classrooms and grade levels while quickly adapting to varying curriculum, routines, and student needs.
- Maintained safe, respectful, and productive classroom environments through clear expectations and positive behavior supports.
- Followed teacher-provided lesson plans, monitored student understanding, and provided additional modeling and assistance when needed.
- Communicated relevant information about studnet progress, behavior, and completed instruction to classroom teachers.
Summer School Teacher
1 Month- 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
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.
Timeline
Student Teacher
Peninsula School District
09.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Substitute Teacher
Peninsula School District
03.2024 - CurrentRead More
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Aliamanu Middle School
01.2024 - 05.2024Read More
Substitute Teacher
Central O'ahu School District
08.2023 - 05.2025Read More
Substitute Teacher
Central O'ahu School District
08.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Summer School Teacher
Aliamanu Middle School
06.2023 - 07.2023Read More
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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