Azucena Orozco Rodriguez
Summary
Aspiring educator and current LAUSD paraprofessional, bridging the opportunity gap for underserved children. Developed foundational skills in classroom small group support and supervision. Dedicated to creating engaging learning environments and promoting critical thinking skills to help every child reach their full potential. Committed to providing rigorous teaching in public schools and stemming the value of higher education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Intervention Teacher's Assistant
LAUSD Bassett Street Elementary
06.2023 - Current
- Works in small groups with third, fourth, and fifth-grade students with below-average mathematical scores.
- Encourages critical thinking through use of problem-solving activities.
- Assists students in understanding difficult concepts, leading to improved test scores.
- Completes daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- English to Spanish parent translator during parent conference week
- Documents student progress through report cards
- Grades assignments and reports individual progress to teacher.
- Assists with Language Arts and Mathematics Saturday School and After School Intervention preparation.
- Proctors SBA testing.
- Scheduled 30 hours weekly
Dual Language Teacher's Assistant
LAUSD Lassen Elementary
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Reinforced lessons and assisted kinder, first, and second-grade students as they completed classwork in English and Spanish.
- Supervised students during recess, lunch, and physical education.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Managed classroom behavior, creating conducive environment for learning.
- Scheduled 20 hours weekly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2025
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA06-2023
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Granada Hills, CA06-2021
Skills
- Classroom coordination and support
- Mathematics instructional support
- Academic record keeping
- Small group and individual instruction
- Grading assignments
- Classroom inventory management
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Development
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Math Intervention Teacher's Assistant
LAUSD Bassett Street Elementary
06.2023 - Current
Dual Language Teacher's Assistant
LAUSD Lassen Elementary
02.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University Northridge
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Los Angeles Pierce College
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
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