Chyillisa Sanchez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with 15 years of experience at the elementary and middle school level. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
6th Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Para Los Ninos Charter Middle School
08.2019 - Current
- 6th Grade Lead Teacher
- Department Lead, Social Studies
- Mentor Teacher
- Instructional Leadership Team
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Enrichment Intructor
Bricks 4 Kidz
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Plan lessons using Lego® bricks that focus on STEM concepts.
- Guide students through the building of one motorized model per week, each model providing
students with new scientific vocabulary/concepts. - Encourage student creativity by having them build beyond what we do together as a class.
Teacher
Little Harvard Academy
08.2009 - 07.2019
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing varied teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Assist students of all ability levels to develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching And Multiple Subject Credential
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Elementary Teacher Preparation
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2014
Skills
- Scope and Sequence Planning
- Small Group Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Student Rapport
- SMART Board Aptitude
- PBIS
Timeline
6th Grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Para Los Ninos Charter Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Enrichment Intructor
Bricks 4 Kidz
09.2015 - 09.2019
Teacher
Little Harvard Academy
08.2009 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching And Multiple Subject Credential
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Elementary Teacher Preparation
California State University, Los Angeles
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