Donna Telles
POWAY,CA
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at San Diego Unified School District, adept in Classroom Management and fostering Student-Centered Learning. Excelled in enhancing academic growth and emotional well-being through differentiated instruction and interactive methods, achieving significant improvements in student engagement and classroom participation. Creative Kindergarten, Tk and UTK Teacher offering 25 years of experience developing and implementing elementary course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
09.2002 - 06.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Teacher- Title One Literacy Teacher
Poway Unified School District
02.2000 - 07.2001
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CAMultiple-Subject Teaching Credential - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA06.1999
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
09.2002 - 06.2023
Teacher- Title One Literacy Teacher
Poway Unified School District
02.2000 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University
Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
California State University San Marcos