Francine Contreras
Fresno
Summary
Dedicated teacher with 25 years of experience across elementary and secondary levels. Over the past seven years, I have taught 9th through 12th grade Art and Science, following more than a decade teaching 3rd and 4th grade in a Title I school serving a highly socioeconomically disadvantaged community. I bring specialized training in English language development and Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI).
I believe deeply in fostering student ownership, creating learning environments where students feel empowered, motivated, and responsible for their growth. My teaching and coaching philosophy centers on experiential learning and viewing mistakes as opportunities for reflection and improvement. My goal is to equip students with the skills, confidence, and experiences that help them thrive academically and beyond.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Clovis Unified School District
Clovis, CA
08.2000 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Managed classroom environments, fostering positive relationships among students.
- 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.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Education: Dual; CIA And Classroom Technology
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, ILBachelor of Arts - Education: Teaching Credential
California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CASkills
- California Teaching Credential
- Behavior management
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Positive role model and mentor
- Google classroom
- Lesson plan development
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Teacher
Clovis Unified School District
08.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - Education: Dual; CIA And Classroom Technology
American InterContinental University
Bachelor of Arts - Education: Teaching Credential
California State University, Fresno