Candice Miranda
Newbury Park,California
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Las Virgenes Unified School District
Calabasas, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
Substitute Teacher
Las Virgenes Unified School District
Calabasas, CA
01.2011 - Current
- Full time Site Specific Substitute in 2021/22
- On-call Substitute Teacher offering flexible assistance providing general, special, and physical education instruction for Preschool through 8th grade students on multiple campuses
- Routinely available to school district and typically assigned to elementary level classrooms; specific long-term project assistance to date includes Long-Term Kindergarten teaching in 2012/13, 4/5 Science instruction in 2014 and 2nd grade teaching for the 2017/18 and 2018/19 school years.
Substitute Teacher
Conejo Valley Unified School District
01.2016 - Current
- Provide elementary and preschool teaching assistance on multiple school campuses while creating a fun and educational atmosphere
- Carefully integrate multiple teaching styles to ensure learning, and implement behavior modification techniques as needed to improve conduct and encourage participation
- Attend and participate in Student Support Team and Title 1 meetings as needed; communicate with parents to acknowledge superior work and address areas of concern.
After School Enrichment Teacher
Santa Monica Unified School District, Will Rogers Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Responsible for developing and executing lesson plans for 1st through 2nd grade students within an after school enrichment program
- Used excellent classroom management and organizational skills to keep students on task; additionally assisted with developing a Summer program for the campus.
Education
CA - Clear - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Center For Educational Excellence
Calabasas, CA06.2024
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA06.2010
Child Development Certificates -
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA06.2007
B.A. - Liberal Studies
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks2010
A.A - Liberal Arts & Science
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA2007
Skills
- Innovative Teaching Strategies
- Accurate Student Needs Identification
- Creative Learning Environments
- Curriculum/Lesson Plan Design
- Classroom Management
- Assessment Tools/Strategies
- Staff & Faculty Collaboration
- Student & Family Relations
- Positive Student Engagement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Learning Environment
- Core Curriculum and Standards
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Las Virgenes Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Conejo Valley Unified School District
01.2016 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Las Virgenes Unified School District
01.2011 - Current
After School Enrichment Teacher
Santa Monica Unified School District, Will Rogers Elementary School
01.2010 - 01.2011
CA - Clear - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Center For Educational Excellence
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California Lutheran University
Child Development Certificates -
Los Angeles Pierce College
B.A. - Liberal Studies
California Lutheran University
A.A - Liberal Arts & Science
Los Angeles Pierce College