Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Estancia Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
P-12 Educational Assistant
Estancia Municipal School District
08.2020 - 05.2022
Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
Performed special tasks such as worked with a ELL student to translate and communicate with them to ensure they learned and succeed.
Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to six by reviewing lesson teachings and providing extra support.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported to parents.
Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Integrated existing and new technology into classroom to help provide creative and fun learning environment.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Insurance Agent
Liberty One Insurance Services
08.2013 - 08.2019
Determined client needs and financial situations by listening and scheduling fact-finding appointments.
Sold auto, home, life and other various insurance products to individuals and affinity groups within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques.
Worked to accommodate new and different insurance requests and explored new value opportunities to optimize insurance agency reputation.
Built relationships with clients through active listening and speaking talents to provide excellent service.
Obtained underwriting approval by completing application for coverage.
Maintained high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients.
Upsold additional products and services after identifying customer needs and requirements.
Remained impartial in order to advise clients based on circumstances.
Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
09.2022
Associate of Arts -
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, Ca
06.2013
Skills
Classroom Instruction
Curriculum Implementation
Small Group Instruction
Student Engagement
Group Instruction
Student rapport
Fluent in Spanish
Test Proctoring
Cooperative Learning Experience
Positive Role Model and Mentor
Student needs assessment
Differentiated Instruction
Technology Integration
Instructional Best Practices
Certification
Letrs Training Completion- Reading Endorsement Pending - 2024
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