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Daniel Mendez Zugenbuehler

Sunnyvale

Summary

Experienced and child-centered Key Stage 1 educator with over ten years experience teaching early primary learners equivalent to Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Highly skilled in systematic phonics, early reading and writing, and inclusive classroom practice. Proven ability to plan, deliver and assess a broad and balanced curriculum aligned with Key Stage 1 expectations while supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development. Collaborative practitioner with experience mentoring early-career teachers and building strong partnerships with parents and carers.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

Palo Verde Elementary School
01.2025 - Current
  • Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with early KS1 outcomes
  • Use formative assessment to inform next steps and targeted support
  • Establish structured routines promoting positive behavior for learning

Induction Mentor

Palo Alto Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
  • Mentor newly qualified teachers through observation, coaching and feedback
  • Support inclusive practice and professional development aligned with teaching standards

Young Fives Teacher

Greendell School
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Designed curriculum supporting transition into Year 1-equivalent learning
  • Delivered structured phonics and early literacy instruction
  • Created and implemented behavior plans

Kindergarten Teacher

Hoover Elementary School
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Delivered systematic phonics, early reading and writing instruction
  • Embedded social and emotional learning into daily classroom practice
  • Served on Leadership committee to support school goals

Kindergarten Teacher

El Carmelo Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Planned and delivered lessons aligned with Year 1 and Year 2 outcomes
  • Used assessment data to monitor progress and inform instruction
  • Served on Leadership committee to support school goals
  • Led and created Professional Learning committee

Kindergarten Teacher

Canty Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Supported pupils from diverse backgrounds in achieving early KS1 learning objectives

Kindergarten Teacher

Casals School of Excellence
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Fostered a nurturing teaching environment to support all learners
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans across core subjects using an integrated arts and technology approach
  • Contributed to whole-school planning and collaborative teaching practice

Education

Master of Education (MEd) - Reading Teacher

National Louis University
Chicago
01.2018

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - undefined

National Louis University
Chicago
01.2012

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Theatre Education

University of Arizona
Tucson
01.2009

Skills

  • Key Stage 1 Curriculum Planning & Delivery
  • Systematic Phonics & Early Reading
  • Early Writing & Handwriting Development
  • Differentiation & Adaptive Teaching
  • SEND & Inclusive Practice
  • Assessment for Learning
  • Pupil Progress Tracking
  • Parent & Carer Engagement
  • Mentoring Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Timeline

Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

Palo Verde Elementary School
01.2025 - Current

Induction Mentor

Palo Alto Unified School District
01.2024 - Current

Young Fives Teacher

Greendell School
01.2024 - 01.2025

Kindergarten Teacher

Hoover Elementary School
01.2022 - 01.2024

Kindergarten Teacher

El Carmelo Elementary School
01.2017 - 01.2022

Kindergarten Teacher

Canty Elementary School
01.2013 - 01.2017

Kindergarten Teacher

Casals School of Excellence
01.2012 - 01.2013

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - undefined

National Louis University

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Theatre Education

University of Arizona

Master of Education (MEd) - Reading Teacher

National Louis University
Daniel Mendez Zugenbuehler
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