Cristina Wu
Eastvale,CA
Summary
Experienced with developing and delivering age-appropriate curriculum to elementary students. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to maintain student interest and support diverse learning styles. Track record of fostering positive classroom environment and effectively managing student behavior.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
09.1998 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established norms and agreements.
- 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.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CAMasters In Math Education - Education
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CAMultiple Subject Teaching Credential CLAD - Education
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CASkills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom Management
- Mathematics Instruction
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
Presented at a Math Education conference overseas in China and CSULB.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
09.1998 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University
Masters In Math Education - Education
California State University, Long Beach
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential CLAD - Education
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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