Dolores Loera
Fremont,CA
Summary
Ohlone Alumna (Highest Honors) and CA-credentialed ELD Specialist with over a decade of experience serving underrepresented English language learners in Fremont, including at Fremont Adult School. Currently pursuing an MA in TESOL at the University of San Francisco, I hold a BA in English from UC Berkeley and a TESOL Certification. I am an adaptable practitioner with a proven track record of tailoring curriculum for diverse populations across varying English proficiency levels, ensuring I meet every student where they are. By fostering safe, inclusive environments, I empower non-traditional learners to take the linguistic risks necessary for academic and professional success. A collaborative leader, I am committed to anti-racist institutional goals and active participation in the Ohlone College community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELD Specialist
Fremont Unified School District
Fremont, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Achieved significant improvements in student outcomes by delivering CA-standardized, equity-based lessons tailored for Newcomers, Multilingual Learners (MLL) , and Long-Term English Learners (LTEL).
- Enhanced school-wide MLL practices through strategic professional development and collaborative teaching efforts.
- Established communication channels with families and federal/state staff to keep them updated on student performance and ensure program compliance.
- Delivered customized instruction based on ongoing assessments, providing essential scaffolding strategies to bridge achievement gaps for diverse student populations.
Adult ESL Instructor
Fremont Adult School
Fremont, CA
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Designed data-driven lesson plans aligned with SLOs and state standards, integrating students’ diverse heritage languages to bridge acquisition gaps and meet core course objectives.
- Facilitated instruction for populations with varying English and primary language literacy, using a "funds of knowledge" framework to tailor materials for multi-level environments.
- Optimized digital learning through Google Classroom, Burlington English, ASAP, and Zoom, maintaining a seamless transition between in-person and online instructional modalities.
- Established a high-trust, inclusive environment that encouraged linguistic risk-taking and boosted student retention through interactive, Communicative Language Teaching (CLT).
- Managed rigorous documentation of student progress and attendance to ensure learners met performance benchmarks and state reporting expectations.
Education
Master of Science - TESOL
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05-2027
Certification - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
UC Berkeley Extension
Berkeley, CA05-2023
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA05-2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA12-2009
Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts Liberal Studies
Ohlone Community College
Fremont, CA12-2006
Certification
TESOL Certification
Highest Honors
Ohlone College Liberal Studies Associate of Arts Graduated Highest Honors
Timeline
ELD Specialist
Fremont Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Adult ESL Instructor
Fremont Adult School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Master of Science - TESOL
University of San Francisco
Certification - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
UC Berkeley Extension
Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
California State University, East Bay
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California, Berkeley
Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts Liberal Studies
Ohlone Community College