Destiny Patino
Temecula,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Teacher
Temecula Unified School District
08.2006 - Current
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
- Offered variety of stimulating learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education Teacher
Magnolia Elementary School
09.1998 - 06.2006
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Assessed student progress regularly, modifying instructional approaches as needed to ensure continued growth and achievement.
- Taught Summer, Saturday and After School programs
- 120 hours of AB 466 Reading Language Arts
- Collaborated with Reading, Literacy and Math specialist. Implemented new strategies improving fluency scores.
Education
Master of Arts - Education C & 1 Multicultural
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.1998
Skills
- Standardized Testing: Implemented and tracks requirements for standardized testing
- Differentiated Instruction: Effectively adapts lesson plans for age appropriate and diverse learners
- Educational research: Skillful use of Educational Technology
- Interactive Teaching Methods: Use hands on activities to enhance learning experience
- Leadership: Effectively facilitates ongoing learning environment
Certification
- Smart Board Technology Training
- Infinite Campus: Electronic Attendance and Grade Book
- IMSE Orton Gillingham - Comprehensive Training
- NGSS Science Training
- Apple Teacher Training
- Restorative Practice Training
- Thinking Maps
- I Ready Training (Reading & Math)
- PBIS - Professional, Behavioral and intervention support
- Attended Professional Development Workshops
Timeline
Educational Teacher
Temecula Unified School District
08.2006 - Current
Education Teacher
Magnolia Elementary School
09.1998 - 06.2006
Master of Arts - Education C & 1 Multicultural
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
- Smart Board Technology Training
- Infinite Campus: Electronic Attendance and Grade Book
- IMSE Orton Gillingham - Comprehensive Training
- NGSS Science Training
- Apple Teacher Training
- Restorative Practice Training
- Thinking Maps
- I Ready Training (Reading & Math)
- PBIS - Professional, Behavioral and intervention support
- Attended Professional Development Workshops
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