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Francisco Javier Soto Franco

Bell Gardens,CA

Summary

Driven Substitute Teacher adept at overseeing classes on long-term basis to cover for medical or personal absences. Passionate educator with in-depth approach to learning. Successfully leverages wide range of instructional approaches. Life-long learner and passionate educator now looking to make difference in college students' lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

DaVinci Schools
10.2022 - Current
  • Lesson plans
  • Follow the teacher's instructions when a lesson plan is available
  • Classroom management and student monitoring
  • Maintain discipline, ensure hygiene and cleanliness standards are met, and foster a safe, productive environment
  • Record attendance, assign homework, and evaluate students.
  • Reports
  • Compile a report for the teacher that includes student attendance, lesson progress, disciplinary actions, and positive developments
  • Other activities
  • Supplement lesson plans with classroom activities, help teachers grade tests, and file reports.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
  • Collaborated with Spanish colleagues to develop projects and lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
  • Promoted a growth mindset among students, encouraging perseverance in the face of challenging tasks or setbacks.
  • Incorporated real-life examples into lessons to make complex concepts more relatable and engaging for students.

Mt. SAC Spanish Adjunct Faculty Summer High School (BGHS)

Bell Gardens High School
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • To be thorough in preparation for all class assignments.
  • To develop and utilize effective pedagogical techniques to enhance communication of ideas and promote optimal student learning, critical thinking, and performance skills.
  • To teach information that is accurate and in compliance with current course outline of record.
  • To adhere to ethical principles governing interactions with students and colleagues.
  • To be prompt and regular in attendance at all class meetings and adhere to scheduled dismissal times.
  • To be prompt and regular in attendance at all department, committee, and College-wide meetings.
  • To prepare all records and reports accurately and completely.
  • To submit records and reports to proper offices within established deadlines.

Teaching Associate

California State University, Long Beach
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Under direct supervision and guidance of the Teaching Associate Supervisor, teach one section of Spanish.
  • Prepare course related activities and evaluate student assignments
  • Maintain and submit student records
  • Teaching Associates must attend all mandatory TA training sessions and maintain good academic standing in the department.
  • Present lectures
  • Hold __1 __ office hour(s) per week/per course.
  • Attend pedagogy classes required for training purposes
  • Read and evaluate student papers
  • Describe: Per required graded assignments in course teaching.
  • Maintain/submit student records (e.g. Grades)
  • Evaluate student assignments.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.
  • Attend orientations and training meetings when necessary.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in education and enhance teaching skills.

Instructor's Aide II

Cerritos College Success Center
11.2014 - 06.2016
  • Conduct tutoring by walking students through any corrections and provide summary of session's outcome.
  • Ask students where their struggles lie to ensure they are satisfied with work performed during tutoring sessions.
  • Help students develop skills and strategies they need to be successful in their Spanish courses.
  • Professional, proficient, and proactive when working with both, students and other employees.
  • Follow up with students and schedule or re-schedule new appointments.

Education

Master of the Arts - Spanish

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA
06.2018

Associate of Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T Spanish) -

Cerritos Community College
Norwalk
08.2016

Skills

Microsoft Office

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Google Suite
  • Persuasive Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Quick learner
  • Professional Attitude
  • Punctual
  • Mission Oriented
  • Reliable
  • Organized
  • Adaptable
  • Instructional technology
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Lectures and Discussions
  • MS Office
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Student Engagement
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Oral communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Lesson implementation

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

DaVinci Schools
10.2022 - Current

Mt. SAC Spanish Adjunct Faculty Summer High School (BGHS)

Bell Gardens High School
06.2022 - 07.2022

Teaching Associate

California State University, Long Beach
01.2020 - 05.2022

Instructor's Aide II

Cerritos College Success Center
11.2014 - 06.2016

Master of the Arts - Spanish

California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Associate of Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T Spanish) -

Cerritos Community College

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