Emily Gamboa
South Gate,CA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with a strong background in English language arts instruction. Committed to inspiring and empowering students to achieve their academic and personal goals. Seeking a dynamic teaching position to apply innovative teaching methodologies, foster a supportive learning environment, and contribute to the growth and success of students and the institution.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EL Specialist
Options For Youth Charter School
06.2024 - Current
- Increased students'' engagement with culturally relevant content, broadening their understanding of global perspectives.
- Enhanced EL student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching strategies and materials.
- Supported the successful transition of newcomer EL students into mainstream classes through targeted interventions and collaboration with core subject teachers.
- Conducted professional development sessions for fellow educators on best practices in EL instruction, improving program effectiveness districtwide.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
Resident 8th & 12th grade ELA Teacher
Aspire Pacific Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Helping Pilot two new English Language Curriculums (Studysync, TBD)
- Developing and implementing lesson plans and activities aligned with California State Standards
- Assessing students regularly and refine differentiating classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
- Actively participating in professional development, working closely with all stakeholders
- Co-teaching and co-planing with education specialists for appropriate scaffolding
- Leading co-planning meetings for 8th and 12th grade ELA courses
- Create vocational goals for students with IEPs and 405 plans
Resident 8th grade ELA Teacher
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Identified unique student needs and collaborated with team members to effectively address those needs for improvement
- Assessed students regularly and refined differentiated classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
- Actively participated in professional development activities and worked closely with lead teachers, Education specialist , the principal/Vice principals, and instructional coaches
- Promoted student learning by providing instructional and classroom management support
Education
Master of Arts - Education with Concentration in Teaching / Single Subject ELA
Alder Graduate School of Education
Los Ángeles, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Art - Education
Westcliff University
Irvine, CA05.2022
Associate of Arts - General Education
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA07.2019
Skills
- Time Management
- Effective Time Management
- WAAG/Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- PBIS
- PowerSchool
- Fast Learner
- IReady
- Google Classroom
- Communication
- Studenttrac
Certification
- 30-day substitute teaching permit
- CBEST, 08/01/22
- ELA CSET, 12/01/23
- Single subject ELA Teaching credential, 06/01/24
- CPR
Extracurricular Activities
Westcliff University Women's Basketball, Irvine, CA, 08/01/19, 04/01/22, Team Co-captain (2021-2022), Was a power forward and center Westcliff University Track and Field, Irvine, CA, 08/01/19, 05/01/22, Team Captain (2020-2022), Competed in the team (Throws: Shot-put, Discus, Hammer, and Javelin) Cerritos College Women's Track and Field, Norwalk, CA, 07/01/17, 05/01/19, Field Team Captain, Competed in the team (Throws: Shot-put, Discus, Hammer, and Javelin), Competed at the Southern California championships for the hammer throw
Timeline
EL Specialist
Options For Youth Charter School
06.2024 - Current
Resident 8th & 12th grade ELA Teacher
Aspire Pacific Academy
08.2023 - Current
Resident 8th grade ELA Teacher
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
08.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Education with Concentration in Teaching / Single Subject ELA
Alder Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Art - Education
Westcliff University
Associate of Arts - General Education
Cerritos College
- 30-day substitute teaching permit
- CBEST, 08/01/22
- ELA CSET, 12/01/23
- Single subject ELA Teaching credential, 06/01/24
- CPR
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