Erlinda Munoz
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dynamic ELD Teacher with a proven track record at Alum Rock Union School District, enhancing student engagement through interactive learning and creative strategies. Skilled in fostering critical thinking and effective classroom management, I successfully improved literacy skills and supported diverse learners, ensuring all students thrived in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
ELD Teacher
Alum Rock Union School District
06.2009 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Fostered a culture of critical thinking and problem-solving skills by challenging students to analyze complex texts and concepts.
- Cultivated an inclusive classroom atmosphere where all students felt valued, respected, and encouraged to participate actively in their education.
- Reinforced positive behavior through the implementation of effective classroom management techniques, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased focus on learning tasks.
- Incorporated the arts for a multicultural and diverse classroom environment.
- Increased overall classroom engagement by implementing interactive activities, collaborative projects, and group discussions.
- Supported struggling learners by developing personalized instructional plans tailored to each individual''s unique needs.
- Improved literacy skills among ELD students by implementing targeted reading interventions and providing one-on-one support during guided reading sessions.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, maintaining open communication with parents, and addressing individual student needs.
Teacher
Mount Pleasant Elementary School District
08.2004 - 06.2009
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA12-2004
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Vocabulary building
- Reading comprehension
- Classroom management
- Vocabulary enrichment
- Interactive learning
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Project-based learning
- Creative learning strategies
- Integrated ESL support
- Critical thinking
- Creative thinking
Timeline
ELD Teacher
Alum Rock Union School District
06.2009 - Current
Teacher
Mount Pleasant Elementary School District
08.2004 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Monterey Bay
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