Dyana Jocol
Downey,CA
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Continuously seeking to promote inclusivity in the classroom.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
2022.01 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Long Beach Unified School District
2021.12 - Current
- Take over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Organized lesson plans using teaching software for long-term interim assignments.
Administrative Coordinator/ Assistant Director
PCI College
2020.08 - 2021.01
- Created PowerPoint presentations for business development purposes.
- Maintained staff directory and company policy handbook for human resources department.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
After School Teacher
Miracle land Christian Child Development Center
2020.01 - 2020.05
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Communicated with parents and staff to discuss educational policies and activities and students' learning and behavioral problems.
- Monitored student attendance by collecting attendance rosters and overseeing attendance database.
AVID Tutor
Downey Unified School District
2020.01 - 2020.04
- Helping and preparing high school students to get to into 4 year colleges and completing the four years by providing tutorials such as Socratic seminars
- Encouraged students to develop perseverance mindset while teaching long-term visualization of success.
- Guided students through skillset self-discovery to navigate career and college decision processes.
English Tutor
Downey Unified School District
2017.11 - 2020.01
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
- Prepared students for English language standardized testing by providing strategies to overcome test anxiety and enhance academic capabilities.
- Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
Behavior Interventionist
Easter Seals
2019.05 - 2019.10
- Developed intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
- Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
- Mediated conflicts through structured sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Instruction And Curriculum of Education
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12.2024
Teaching Credential Program in English - English
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.2020
High School Diploma -
Downey High School
Downey, CA06.2016
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Instructional Strategies
- Student Records Management
- Lesson Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Co-teaching
Co-Teaching
At my current school site, my co-teacher and I implemented a new way of approaching Co-Teaching with strategies that aimed to be a model example for all potential co-teachers. Please ask any more questions for further details.
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Principal to develop the first Theatre Club and first field trip to foster student engagement and growth.
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
2022.01 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Long Beach Unified School District
2021.12 - Current
Administrative Coordinator/ Assistant Director
PCI College
2020.08 - 2021.01
AVID Tutor
Downey Unified School District
2020.01 - 2020.04
After School Teacher
Miracle land Christian Child Development Center
2020.01 - 2020.05
Behavior Interventionist
Easter Seals
2019.05 - 2019.10
English Tutor
Downey Unified School District
2017.11 - 2020.01
Master of Arts - Instruction And Curriculum of Education
California State University - Long Beach
Teaching Credential Program in English - English
California State University - Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
California State University - Long Beach
High School Diploma -
Downey High School
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