Christy Ponce
Carson,CA
Summary
Dynamic English Teacher at Richard Henry Dana Middle School, adept at curriculum development and technology integration. Successfully enhanced student engagement and critical thinking through innovative lesson planning and individualized instruction. Proven ability to foster a positive learning environment while maintaining classroom management and assessing student progress effectively.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Richard Henry Dana Middle School (LAUSD)
San Pedro, CA
08.2006 - Current
- Integrated current events into lessons to promote critical thinking among students.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as videos and podcasts in class sessions.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Incorporated technology into daily lessons to enhance instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress throughout the school year.
- Created lesson plans, handouts, and other materials for teaching English grammar, reading comprehension, and creative writing skills.
- Conducted classroom activities to encourage student engagement in language learning.
- Facilitated small group discussions on a variety of topics related to English literature and language arts.
- Explored different approaches to help students improve their reading comprehension skills.
- Handled disciplinary problems with calm and poise and reported escalating issues to principal.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Used online resources to complement traditional course materials and aid in student learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
National University
La Jolla, CA05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies (Grammar And Composition)
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-1994
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
- Critical thinking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
English Teacher
Richard Henry Dana Middle School (LAUSD)
08.2006 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies (Grammar And Composition)
California State University, Long Beach
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