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Elva Pelayo

Fullerton,CA

Summary

I am an experienced educator and leader with a strong passion for fostering a supportive and encouraging learning environment for children. I firmly believe that building meaningful relationships is essential to creating safe and healthy classrooms. My dedication to professional growth drives me to stay informed about the latest research in education, particularly regarding cognitive development and effective reading instruction. I am deeply passionate about curriculum design and prioritize understanding how students learn best to enhance their educational experiences. Having worked in a private school with limited budget and resources, I have developed skills in adapting to diverse learning abilities within the classroom. I create individualized learning plans for each student, ensuring that the curriculum is differentiated to meet their unique needs. By engaging students in small group settings, I can effectively connect with all learners and continuously assess and address their academic requirements.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Diocese of Orange
Anaheim, CA
07.2022 - Current
  • Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
  • Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
  • Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, families and other stakeholders in order to promote collaboration among all participants in the educational process.
  • Designed comprehensive plans for professional development activities that focused on improving teacher performance levels across all subject areas.
  • Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide, and assist, resulting in improved academics.
  • Developed and tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success to help teachers maximize teaching potential.
  • Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
  • Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.

Assistant Principal

Diocese of Orange Catholic Cemeteries
Anaheim, CA
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assisted in the recruitment of new teachers by interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations.
  • Devised and oversaw new programs for faculty development.
  • Resolved conflicts between students, parents, staff members, or community members through mediation sessions.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.

Teacher

Diocese of Orange
Anaheim, CA
07.2016 - 07.2021
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.

Education

Master of Arts - Education Administration

Concordia University
Irvine, CA
03-2021

Master of Arts - Education

National University
La Jolla, CA
03-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
06-2000

Associate of Arts - Child Development

West Valley College
Saratoga, CA
06-1997

Skills

  • Curriculum development and oversight
  • Faculty training and development
  • Fundraising
  • Public speaking
  • Staff development
  • Collaborative learning
  • Training and mentoring
  • Performance improvement
  • Student discipline
  • Data-driven instruction

Timeline

Principal

Diocese of Orange
07.2022 - Current

Assistant Principal

Diocese of Orange Catholic Cemeteries
08.2021 - 06.2022

Teacher

Diocese of Orange
07.2016 - 07.2021

Master of Arts - Education Administration

Concordia University

Master of Arts - Education

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

San Jose State University

Associate of Arts - Child Development

West Valley College
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