Elizsha Bear-Encinas

• Adapted curriculum materials to accommodate various learning styles and abilities, increasing overall comprehension levels among students.
• Maintained strong parent-teacher communication, ensuring consistent support for student achievement.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a focused and productive learning atmosphere.
• Utilized data-driven assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
• Designed engaging project-based lessons that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
• Increased student participation by fostering a positive and supportive classroom environment.
• Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student outcomes through collaborative planning efforts with staff members.
• Collaborated with colleagues to implement new teaching strategies, resulting in enhanced student engagement.

• Reviewed and analyzed gameplay film with players to identify team's offensive tendencies, as well as opponents' defensive tendencies.
• Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
• Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
• Lead Recruiting Coordinator in charge of making highlight tapes to send out to collegiate coaches.
• Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
• Implemented workout programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.

Results-driven 6th-grade Social Studies teacher. Expert in standards-aligned, student-centered instruction using inquiry-based and project-based learning. Proficient in data-driven planning, differentiated instruction, and family engagement to raise mastery of social studies concepts, critical thinking, and civic literacy. Passionate about fostering a positive classroom culture, SEL integration, and preparing students for college, career, and citizenship in line with Legacy Traditional School’s mission.

- Cross-Curricular Planning (ELA, Reading, Writing, Geography, Economics)

- Technology Integration (Google Classroom, Chromebooks, digital portfolios)

- Family & Community Engagement

- Field Experiences & Guest Speakers

- Collaboration with PLCs & Vertical Alignment

- standards alignment: Design and implement eight to ten 4–6 week units per year that align state standards for 6th-grade social studies and the C3 Framework; units cover ancient civilizations, geography, government, economics, and cultures, with explicit literacy supports integrated into each unit.

- project-based learning: Lead project-based units such as “Ancient Civilizations Trade Network” and “Constitutional Principles in Action” culminating in student-led exhibitions, simulations, or galleries that demonstrate mastery and civic understanding.

- data-driven instruction: Develop and administer Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) and unit tests; use results to target reteaching, adjust pacing, and group students by readiness; track progress in the gradebook and data dashboards to drive instructional decisions.

- literacy integration: Co-planned and executed cross-curricular literacy strategies (structured academic talk, evidence-based writing in social studies, vocabulary routines tied to content standards).

- technology integration: Leverage Google Classroom for weekly lessons, digital portfolios, and collaboration; use interactive maps, virtual field trips, and online primary sources to deepen inquiry.

- classroom culture & behavior: Establish clear norms, positive reinforcement system, and SEL-integrated routines; track behavior data and adjust supports via PBIS.

- field experiences & community connections: Organize local museum visits, virtual guest speakers, and community-history projects; collaborations with local historians to enrich content.

- family & student engagement: Send weekly newsletters highlighting unit goals, upcoming assessments, and ways families can support at home; hold quarterly parent-student-teacher conferences; create home learning packs.

Professional Development

- C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards Training

- PBIS Implementation & Data-Driven Behavior Management

Technology Skills

- Google Workspace : Classroom, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms

- Learning platforms: Google Classroom, Schoology

- Digital assessment tools: rubrics, CFAs, data dashboards

- Content resources: National Geographic, Newsela, Google Earth/Maps, virtual field trips

Parent & Community Engagement

- Monthly digital newsletters and classroom updates

- Family math/reading integration nights tied to social studies concepts

- Volunteer guest speakers and community partnerships to enrich unit content

• Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
• Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on curriculum planning and classroom management techniques.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study that connected social studies content with other subject areas such as language arts or science.
• Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities and real-life scenarios into lessons.
• Utilized assessment data to inform future instruction decisions, adapting lessons as needed to address gaps in student understanding or skill development.
• Organized field trips related to course topics to enhance cultural awareness and provide hands-on learning experiences for students outside the traditional classroom setting.
• Promoted student collaboration through group projects, improving teamwork abilities and fostering a sense of community in the classroom.
• Developed curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools and lesson plans according to widely diverse needs of students.
• Taught social studies content and skills to students using curriculum designated by school district and created and used specialized learning subsets.

• Participated actively in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices in teaching 5th grade students.
• Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, modifying instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, connecting subject matter across various topics.
• Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Cultivated critical thinking skills among students by challenging them with complex problem-solving tasks and thought-provoking discussions.
• Improved classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and setting clear expectations for behavior.

• Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
• Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
• Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.

• Implemented lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for Special Education students grades 9-12 courses.
• Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
• Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons. Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher. Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
• Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
• Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
• Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
• Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
• Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
• Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
• Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.

• Implemented lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for Special Education students grades 9-12 courses.
• Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
• Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
• Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
• Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
• Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
• Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
• Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
• Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
• Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
• Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
• Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
• Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.