Cami Aurispa
Saginaw,United States
Summary
Dynamic educator dedicated to fostering a love of learning and engaging students through innovative activities and diverse lesson plans. Committed to preparing students for rigorous academic challenges they may endue in their education. Expertise in creating an inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. Proven ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential while cultivating a lifelong passion for knowledge.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Tutor
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2021 - Current
- Implemented targeted interventions for students requiring additional support to enhance their learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with specialists and support staff to adapt lesson plans for diverse learners and needs.
- Developed assessment tools to evaluate student understanding, informing future instructional adjustments.
Bible Fellowship Group Teacher
Cross Church
Fort Worth, TX
07.2019 - Current
- Deliver engaging teaching and facilitate lively classroom discussions about our Bible lesson.
- Plan fun and creative crafts and projects that go along with the lesson.
- Maintain classroom management and communication with parents.
Elementary Teacher
A.C.I. Academy
Arlington, Texas
08.2009 - 03.2011
- Developed personalized instructional plans to accommodate individual student abilities, needs, and learning characteristics.
- Employed creative instructional tools and utilized diverse materials within designated curriculum.
- Maintained classroom management while often teaching two different grade levels.
- Managed individual student and parent expectations with clear course objectives and guidelines.
Substitute Teacher
Birdville ISD, Keller ISD, and Northwest ISD
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Followed the teacher’s lesson plans that were given, while maintaining classroom management.
- Supported other teachers in classrooms and in common areas such as bus lines and lunchrooms.
- Notified classroom teacher of student progress by leaving detailed notes.
First Grade Teacher
Independence Elementary
Keller, Texas
02.2008 - 06.2008
- Established clear objectives for all lessons and guided learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals.
- Worked collaboratively with the first grade team to create differentiated lesson plans and strategies to help struggling students.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student developmental levels and interests.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Independence Elementary
Keller, Texas
09.2007 - 02.2008
- Executed the teacher’s lesson plans and expectations in the classroom so that all students would be successful.
- Kept in constant communication with the classroom teachers each day so they knew the progress of students.
First Grade Teacher
Cactus Ranch Elementary
Round Rock, Texas
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Developed, executed, and evaluated lessons in all subjects for children according to the TEKS.
- Created a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to student developmental levels and interests.
- Upheld classroom management using positive reinforcement and life skills.
- Evaluated student accomplishments regularly and communicated with parents and guardians to report student progress, challenges, and behavioral patterns or concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Early Childhood
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas12-2004
Skills
- Curriculum/lesson development
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Problem-solving skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Parent-teacher communication
Timeline
Campus Tutor
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
08.2021 - Current
Bible Fellowship Group Teacher
Cross Church
07.2019 - Current
Elementary Teacher
A.C.I. Academy
08.2009 - 03.2011
Substitute Teacher
Birdville ISD, Keller ISD, and Northwest ISD
08.2008 - 08.2009
First Grade Teacher
Independence Elementary
02.2008 - 06.2008
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Independence Elementary
09.2007 - 02.2008
First Grade Teacher
Cactus Ranch Elementary
08.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Early Childhood
Texas State University