Elizabeth Diaz
San Leandro,California
Summary
Accomplished educator successful in classroom management, student data analysis, evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Oakland Unified Schoold District
Oakland, CA
03.2019 - Current
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Oakland Unified School District
Oakland, CA
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
Restaurant Manager
Avelar Enterprises
Alamo, Ca, CA
02.2009 - 03.2018
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Holy Names University
Oakland, CA12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA06.2005
Associate of Arts - Accounting
College of Alameda
Alameda, CA06.1998
Skills
- Behavioral improvements
- Standardized tests
- Safety awareness
- Proficient in Google docs, Microsoft Office
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Activity Planning
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Oakland Unified Schoold District
03.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Oakland Unified School District
02.2018 - 02.2019
Restaurant Manager
Avelar Enterprises
02.2009 - 03.2018
Master of Arts - Education
Holy Names University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
California State University - East Bay
Associate of Arts - Accounting
College of Alameda
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