Hi, I’m
Sergio Diaz
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Dedicated to using experience and enthusiasm for learning and teaching to develop diverse students' learning skills and attitudes. As an intelligent communicator, would like to interact with groups of all ages and sizes and work as a self-motivated person in planning organizational procedures and practices. Having 21 years of teaching experience with the San Diego Unified School District.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
San Dieguito Union High School District
Substitute Teacher
2023.01 - Current (1 year & 8 months)
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Coronado Unified School District
Substitute Teacher
2022.01 - Current (2 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
San Diego Unified School District
Substitute Teacher
2019.11 - 2020.06 (7 months)
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
San Diego Unified School District
High School and Middle School Teacher
2002.08 - 2020.03 (17 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered a culture of discovery, and provided a well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in the program.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Inspired academic success based on the belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
NCS Pearson, Inc
California Teaching Performance Assessor
2019.01 - 2019.12 (11 months)
Job overview
- Remotely scored more than 40 performance assessments for California Teacher candidates.
Home School Instruction
Personal Teacher
2018.09 - 2019.09 (1 year)
Job overview
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to report on progress of student achievements.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
ALBA Community Day School
Dean of Students
2017.08 - 2018.09 (1 year & 1 month)
Job overview
- Support teachers by responding to challenging behavior
- Model appropriate interventions and strategies for teachers
- Implement school-wide discipline policies
- Implement school-wide positive behavior supports
- Assist administration in scheduling, planning, parent conferences, and student interventions
- Create and maintain a positive rapport with students and staff
- Contributed as a member of the school safety team
- Attend required training and staff meetings
- Demonstrate Leadership in all areas of the professional teaching standards.
Home School Instruction
Personal Educator
2016.09 - 2017.07 (10 months)
Job overview
- Home school taught my ten-year-old son for his 4th grade academic year
- Acquired skills in working with learning disabilities:
- Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- General Anxiety Disorder
Education
Alliant International University , San Diego, CA
from California Teacher Credential
San Diego State University , San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology
University Overview
- Minor - Social Science
- Minor - Psychology
Concordia University
MA from Coaching and Athletics Administration
05.2024
Skills
- PowerSchool: Advanced
- Google Classroom: Advanced
- Moodle: Proficient
- Edgenuity: Advanced
- Illuminate:
- Proficient
- MS Office Suite Proficiency: Advanced
- Public Speaking Proficiency: Advanced
- Conflict Resolution Proficiency: Advanced
- Leadership Proficiency: Expert
- Writing Skills Proficiency: Advanced
Accomplishments
- 26 years of High School and Collegiate coaching experience
- 3x Honoree as San Diego Chargers HS Coach of the Week
- 2006 NFL High School Coach of the Year nominee
Certification
- CPR - American Red Cross
- ProACT - Professional Assault Crisis Training
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
San Dieguito Union High School District
2023.01 - Current (1 year & 8 months)
Substitute Teacher
Coronado Unified School District
2022.01 - Current (2 years & 8 months)
Substitute Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
2019.11 - 2020.06 (7 months)
California Teaching Performance Assessor
NCS Pearson, Inc
2019.01 - 2019.12 (11 months)
Personal Teacher
Home School Instruction
2018.09 - 2019.09 (1 year)
Dean of Students
ALBA Community Day School
2017.08 - 2018.09 (1 year & 1 month)
Personal Educator
Home School Instruction
2016.09 - 2017.07 (10 months)
High School and Middle School Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
2002.08 - 2020.03 (17 years & 7 months)
Alliant International University
from California Teacher Credential
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology
Concordia University
MA from Coaching and Athletics Administration
- CPR - American Red Cross
- ProACT - Professional Assault Crisis Training
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