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Teacher

Christopher Alaniz

MONTEBELLO,CA

Summary

Compassionate Teacher with experience and extensive knowledge of STEAM. Known for creating dynamic and relevant lesson plans with goal-oriented mindset and commitment to long-term student growth and success. Charismatic and dependable Teacher with 18 years of experience delivering educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Adept in application of excellent communication and problem solving skills. Compassionate and driven Teacher well-versed in State Board of Education requirements. Adept at developing effective lesson plans, maintaining positive relationships with parents and instructing students with various levels of learning challenges. Communicates complex information in effective formats. Highly tolerant elementary school teacher dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Epiphany Catholic School
S. El Monte , United States
08.2003 - Current
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for all subjects
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development in school and at home.
  • Used variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Coordinated education-based field trips from start to completion.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest of Children's Literature as avenue of study.

STEAM Youth Instructor

Letter K Corp Dba Tinker The Robot
Rosemead , CA
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

Education

Masters in Education/Elementary Teacher Education -

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01.2020

Associate of Arts - General

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
06.1999

Skills

  • Experiential learning
  • Positive learning environment
  • Creative questioning
  • SMART Board aptitude
  • Tailoring curriculum plans
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Group learning mechanics
  • Outstanding social skills
  • Relationship building and management
  • Strong collaborator
  • Effective time management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Self-motivated
  • Positive and encouraging
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Fundraising
  • Coaching
  • Incorporated music

Timeline

STEAM Youth Instructor

Letter K Corp Dba Tinker The Robot
06.2022 - 07.2022

Teacher

Epiphany Catholic School
08.2003 - Current

Masters in Education/Elementary Teacher Education -

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Management

University of Phoenix

Associate of Arts - General

Rio Hondo College
Christopher Alaniz