Chavela Matias
Santa Maria
Summary
Dedicated substitute teacher with proven strengths in classroom management, student engagement, and effective communication. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and enhancing student understanding through adaptive lesson planning.
Overview
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1
Language
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
Santa Maria, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Managed day-to-day classroom activities and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
- Maintained classroom management to create a positive learning environment.
- Implemented instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and understanding.
Ballet Folklorico Coach
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
Santa Maria, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Mentored student-athletes in sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.
- Conducted evaluations of athletes to tailor coaching strategies effectively.
- Developed training programs to enhance athlete performance and skill development.
- Collaborated with faculty to promote academic success alongside athletic achievements.
- Organized competitive events and practices to foster team cohesion and discipline.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure training environment for all participants.
- Cultivated relationships with parents and community members to support athletic programs.
- Developed strong relationships with players' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Santa Maria Bonita School District
Santa Maria, CA
09.2013 - Current
- Implemented instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs across various grade levels.
- Maintained classroom management to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to support curriculum delivery and student assessments.
- Provided individualized support for students requiring additional assistance or accommodations.
- Developed effective communication with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Mentored new substitute teachers on best practices in classroom management and instruction.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo, CA05-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson plan implementation
- Relationship management
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Group instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptable
- Positive reinforcement
- Complex Problem-solving
- Behavior modeling
- Group instruction
- Relationship building
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
12.2023 - Current
Ballet Folklorico Coach
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District
12.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Santa Maria Bonita School District
09.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Education
University of Massachusetts Global