Hi, I’m
Esmeralda Moreno Islas
Teacher
Montebello,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Talented in providing strong quality instruction and creating positive collaborative learning environments that builds strong confident learners. Tech-savvy learner skilled in leveraging technologies to reach youth. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSDLos Angeles, CA
Teacher of Record (Intern)
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted a positive learning environment with clear expectations, consistent discipline, and effective classroom management techniques.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Boosted class participation by designing engaging group discussions using Kagan Strategies
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share best practices, coordinate data driven lesson plans, and ensure curriculum continuity.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and expand teaching skills.
- Enhanced student understanding by implementing creative activities and interactive teaching methods learned from PD's.
- Implemented research based differentiated learning strategies, addressing individual student needs and abilities.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, meetings, family class projects and progress reports to support student success.
- Contributed positively to the school culture by participating in faculty meetings and serving on committees dedicated to continuous improvement efforts.
- Held and served leadership roles at school committees.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Education
California State University - Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Studies:Option 2 Elementary Subject Matter
05.2022
University Overview
- Honoree of Summa Cum Laude
Glendale Community CollegeGlendale, CA
Associate of Arts from Health Science
05.2020
University Overview
- Honor Roll at Graduation
- Honoree at Glendale Community College Honors Award and Banquet
- Latino Math Success Scholarship Recipient
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Fluent Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Technology Integration
- Science Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behavioral modeling
- Positive Reinforcement
- Attention to Detail
- Notetaking
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Nominated "RookieTeacher of the Year" by principal at Lexington Avenue Primary Center in 2024.
- Curriculum Implementation- Taught over 75% TK students to read decodable Kinder passages and encode plus decode cvc words. Over 75% of TK students counting and manipulating numbers well up to 120.
- Assisted in pioneering and implementing "Scientist of the Week."
Certification
STEAM certified
Common Sense Educator
PTA-Secretary
Volunteer as part of the PTA at sons school ,serving as the role of secretary. Maintain records and notes of meetings held and facilitate motions to be approved. Aid in planning of and implementation of "Citizen of the Month" and extracurricular activities such as field trips, and various school-wide events.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher of Record (Intern)
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.2022 - Current
California State University - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts from Liberal Studies:Option 2 Elementary Subject Matter
Glendale Community College
Associate of Arts from Health Science