Carolyn Guerrero
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Seeking a position in which I can apply my qualifications, experience and expertise as an educator to support the positive socio-emotional development and academic success of elementary-age students in an underserved and diverse school community.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
2023-2024 ESS Substitute Teacher
Hillsboro School District: Oregon
- Instructed in various K-6 classrooms
- Utilized various classroom management strategies
- Instructed in Spanish Dual Language classrooms.
2022-2023 Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher
Beaverton School District, Oregon
2022-2023
- Implemented El Camino phonics program and guided reading
- Instructed mathematics utilizing Eureka mathematics program
- Used data to drive targeted small group instruction
- Fostered strong relationships with families by parent conferences, a weekly newsletter and frequent communication
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan units of study and lesson plans
- Engaged in extensive professional development in dual language instruction
- Used data to drive targeted small group instruction.
2021-2022 University Supervisor
Oregon State University, Oregon
- Supervised and mentored dual language teaching candidates
- Evaluated candidate performance utilizing OSU teaching rubric
- Met weekly with candidates to discuss teaching strategies
- Co-taught standard-based lessons with teacher candidates
- Modeled standards-based lessons
- Fostered strong relationships with teacher candidates.
2020-2021 Second Grade Teacher
Beaverton School District, Oregon
- Instructed virtually utilizing Zoom during COVID school closures
- Taught hybrid model of instruction
- Fostered strong relationships with families and caregivers
- Collaborated with colleagues to design engaging virtual lessons
- Interpreted in Spanish for family meetings.
2009-2020 Kindergarten and Second Grade Teacher
San Francisco Unified School District
- Implemented a comprehensive approach to literacy; incorporated Readers' and Writers' workshop components; focus on small group and individual differentiated instruction
- Received extensive training in English Language Learner Instruction
- Administered Kindergarten Readiness Inventory and Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System to inform instruction and progress monitor student reading skill development
- Collaborated with grade level colleagues to develop and refine year long standard-based scope and sequence and curriculum maps
- Actively engaged parents and caregivers in the education of their child through parent conferences, regular communication and weekly newsletters
- Led faculty and grade-level professional development as member of the school's identified Instructional Leadership Team
- Served as president and secretary of School Site Council
- Member of school faculty and community that participated in an intensive school transformation model under a federal School Improvement Grant program.
1995-2009 Second Grade Teacher
Boston Public Schools
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Education
Masters in Elementary Education -
Wheelock College
05.1997
Elementary Urban Education Certification Program -
Wheelock College
08.1995
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Spanish -
Bridgewater State College
05.1994
Personal Information
Title: National Board Certification in Literacy: Reading-Language Arts for Early and Middle Childhood (expired), California English Learner and Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Credential, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elementary/ Bilingual Education (expired), Oregon teacher credential K-6
Certification
- California Multiple Subjects Clear Credential K-6
- Oregon Teaching Credential K-6
- National Board Certification in Literacy: Reading Language Arts Early and Middle Childhood (expired)
- Massachusetts Elementary K-6 and Bilingual Educatiion
Timeline
2023-2024 ESS Substitute Teacher
Hillsboro School District: Oregon
2022-2023 Dual Language Kindergarten Teacher
Beaverton School District, Oregon
2021-2022 University Supervisor
Oregon State University, Oregon
2020-2021 Second Grade Teacher
Beaverton School District, Oregon
2009-2020 Kindergarten and Second Grade Teacher
San Francisco Unified School District
1995-2009 Second Grade Teacher
Boston Public Schools
Masters in Elementary Education -
Wheelock College
Elementary Urban Education Certification Program -
Wheelock College
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Spanish -
Bridgewater State College