Emily Costas
Woodland Hills,CA
Summary
An education professional committed to fostering stimulating and supportive learning environment. Proven ability to develop tailored lesson plans that cater to varied learning styles and enhance student understanding. Collaborative team player focused on achieving academic success and adapting to evolving educational demands with reliability and flexibility. Skilled in classroom management and cultivating and maintaining positive relationships, with personable and patient demeanor that encourages student growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Seven Arrows Elementary
08.2022 - Current
- Taught independent group of 5th grade students working below grade level with learning challenges.
- Created and facilitated a different pace of instruction and specialized learning plans.
- Taught independent group of 4th grade students who needed additional challenge and a faster pace.
- Collaborated with on site Math Specialist to develop a curated curriculum for both groups to meet each group’s needs.
- Founded Cheerleading program for after school enrichment
- Responsive Classroom Certified
Private Tutor
Self
11.2011 - Current
- Tutored students ages kindergarten to college - most subjects, with a specialty in math
- Successfully prepared students for the SAT
- Developed and practiced learning strategies for a wide spectrum of learning differences, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, processing disorders, mental health struggles, etc.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to meet each student's needs
- Maintained professional relationships, organization, and communication with all involved parties
Cheerleading Coach
Agoura High School
11.2014 - 03.2020
- Assisted in implementing IEPs and 504 Plans for many student athletes while coaching
- Choreographed and instructed cheerleading skills and stunt sequences to high school athletes of various levels
- 5 time National Champion and 6 time State Champion
- Improved and continued to cultivate positive team culture
- Communicated weekly and as needed to all parents, athletes, administrators, and district leaders
- Managed team logistics, including those for camps, competitions, clothing and equipment orders, required permits, etc.
Intern - UCLA TEACH Program
East Valley High School
09.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted with classroom instruction to high school math students of various levels and abilites.
Education
Bachelor's - Sociology
UCLA
01-2018
Masters - Education
Alliant International University
Skills
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Individualized learning
- Emotional intelligence
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Relationship building
- Mathematics instruction
- Classroom management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Special needs support
Certification
- Responsive Classroom Certified
- CPR/First-Aid Certified
Athletic Achievements
- Cheerleader in the hit Taylor Swift music video, 'Shake it Off'
- Principal Cheerleader, 'Getting Ready' - Chevrolet national commercial
- World Finalist and numerous National and State Titles
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Seven Arrows Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Intern - UCLA TEACH Program
East Valley High School
09.2016 - 09.2016
Cheerleading Coach
Agoura High School
11.2014 - 03.2020
Private Tutor
Self
11.2011 - Current
Bachelor's - Sociology
UCLA
Masters - Education
Alliant International University
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