Christina Rivad
Carson,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Achieved significant student growth through differentiated instruction and collaborative curriculum development. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that empower diverse learners to thrive. Proficient in Google Workspace and dedicated to enhancing student engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Christ Cathedral Academy
Garden Grove, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated multi-sensory lessons across core subjects, achieving over 50% of students at 1st–2nd grade reading levels on school wide assessment.
- Implemented experiential science units, including hatching chicks and butterflies to teach life cycles.
- Integrated hands on projects to foster curiosity and critical thinking, enhancing cross curricular understanding.
Teacher's Assistant
Christ Cathedral Academy
Garden Grove, CA
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Substituted for grades K-8, ensuring consistent classroom management and instructional flow.
- Collaborated with lead teachers on hands on projects to ensure seamless execution of large scale activities.
- Enhanced classroom instruction by facilitating small group learning to address diverse academic needs.
Educator - Kindergarten
Harry Bridges Span School
Wilmington, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Implemented CGI Math (Cognitively Guided Instruction in Mathematics) to foster a strong foundation in natural number sense and encourage intuitive problem solving.
- Conducted small group instruction, utilizing grade appropriate texts, and incorporating culturally relevant literature, resulting in 84% students performing at or above benchmark levels.
- Utilized Writer's Workshop as an instructional framework, empowering students to explore and write stories independently.
Educator - Kindergarten, Fourth Grade
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School
Watts, CA
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Created lessons on SeeSaw for 31% of Kindergarten students and provided packaged supplies to ensure that students had the necessary materials to complete work.
- Adapted all lessons and assignments to be virtually and easily accessible for 32% of students on Schoology.
- Delivered differentiated instruction to 27 students, actively striving to bridge the achievement gap due to the pandemic.
Educator - Kindergarten/First Grade Combo
Miramonte Elementary School
Los Angeles, CA
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Facilitated educational opportunities for an underserved student population originating from low income families, encompassing 96% of the student body.
- Demonstrated proactive behavior management strategies to establish a secure and conducive learning environment in the classroom.
- Maintained an inclusive environment that catered to the academic and cultural needs of 97% of the Latinx student population, 39% of whom English is a secondary language.
Education
Master's of Curriculum and Instruction -
California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
Carson, CA06.2017
Bachelor's of Arts - Liberal Studies, Option: Human Development
California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
Carson, CA06.2016
Skills
- Project planning
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
- Conflict resolution
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
CA Mutliple Subject Teaching Credential
Timeline
Educator
Christ Cathedral Academy
08.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Christ Cathedral Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
Educator - Kindergarten
Harry Bridges Span School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Educator - Kindergarten, Fourth Grade
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2022
Educator - Kindergarten/First Grade Combo
Miramonte Elementary School
02.2017 - 06.2017
Master's of Curriculum and Instruction -
California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
Bachelor's of Arts - Liberal Studies, Option: Human Development
California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
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