Daniel Velasquez
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with several years' experience in elementary education across a broad range of subjects, seeking to utilize background to take next career step with respected school. Champions curriculum objectives to drive excellence in education and guide students towards success in accomplishing academic and personal goals. Proven success in leveraging differentiated learning techniques to lead students in surpassing performance benchmarks.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
08.2024 - Current
- I created engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to support 3rd-grade students' academic growth and literacy development, using differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
- Regular assessments guided my approach, enabling targeted support for success, while maintaining open communication with parents to foster strong partnerships and support learning beyond the classroom.
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Alianza Charter School
08.2022 - 06.2024
- I created bilingual lesson plans aligned with state standards to promote academic growth and language proficiency.
- Using differentiated instruction, I tailored methods to meet diverse learning styles and needs, supporting bilingualism and biliteracy.
- Regular assessments guided my teaching decisions, and I maintained open communication with parents to support student success both in and out of the classroom.
Intern
Dean of Students Office
03.2018 - 06.2021
- As the first point of contact for the Slug Support program, I managed referrals and intake, assisted walk-in students, answered phone calls, and responded to emails.
- I also handled administrative tasks, including scanning, copying, and faxing confidential documents for the DOS supervisor and staff.
Education
Masters/Teaching Credential Program - Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA, USA01-2022
Bachelors - Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA, USA01-2021
High School Diploma -
Sacramento Charter High
Sacramento, CA06-2017
Skills
- Crisis management
- Strategic planning
- Risk assessment
- Crisis stabilization
- Early literacy and numeracy instruction
- Social-emotional learning (SEL)
- Assessment and progress monitoring
- Multilingual skills
- Effective feedback
- Data-driven decision making
Timeline
Third Grade Classroom Teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
08.2024 - Current
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Alianza Charter School
08.2022 - 06.2024
Intern
Dean of Students Office
03.2018 - 06.2021
Masters/Teaching Credential Program - Education
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelors - Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
High School Diploma -
Sacramento Charter High