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
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
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