Daisy Alejandra Bernardino
Gardena,CA
Summary
Friendly and patient, with passion for supporting young learners in their academic journey. Familiar with K-5 curriculum standards and equipped to provide engaging lesson plans and classroom management. Committed to fostering positive and inclusive learning environment to enhance student development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
02.2025 - Current
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Consistently received positive feedback from parents, students, and administrators for dedication to student success and creating a supportive learning environment.
- Adapted lesson plans for diverse learners, ensuring all students had access to grade-level content and could participate fully in classroom activities.
Tutor
01.2025 - Current
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
- Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate shift to remote learning, ensuring continuity in education during challenging times.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of educational best practices and incorporated them into teaching methods.
Student Teacher
Pennekamp Elementary School
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular connections, reinforcing key concepts across subject areas.
- Coordinated with parents and guardians to support students' learning and development, maintaining open lines of communication.
Student Volunteer
Friendship Foundation
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Displayed excellent time management skills while balancing academic responsibilities alongside demanding volunteer commitments.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional attitude and demonstrating respect for all individuals involved in the project.
- Strengthened interpersonal communication abilities through constant interaction with diverse populations during volunteering events.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Arts: Liberal Studies: Early Teaching and Learning
California State University, Dominguez Hills
05.2024
Skills
- Teaching diverse learners
- Parent-teacher communication
- Multi-subject instruction
- Student engagement
- Special education support
- Adapting teaching methods
- Instructional strategies
- Phonics instruction
- Homework assistance
- Peer tutoring
- Mathematics instruction
- Cooperative learning
- Elementary education
Accomplishments
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Managed combination class of fourth and fifth grade classroom for four months.
Certification
- Certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Mandated reporter Certification
- Curently waiting on my results for my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Manhattan Beach Unified School District
02.2025 - Current
Tutor
01.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Pennekamp Elementary School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Student Volunteer
Friendship Foundation
05.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Arts: Liberal Studies: Early Teaching and Learning
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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