Gabrielle Rocha
Aguanga
Summary
Dedicated educator skilled in creating inclusive learning environments that address diverse student needs. Mentors new teachers and collaborates within professional learning communities to enhance student outcomes. Focused on increasing community and family engagement through interactive events. Strong background in literacy and foundational skills for kindergarten to second grade.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Taawila Elementary School- Menifee Union School District
Menifee, Ca
07.2018 - Current
- Taught kindergarten and first grade.
- Planned and implemented engaging lesson plans in all subject areas to encourage student participation and promote deeper understanding of content.
- 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 collaborative projects and hands-on activities.
- English Language Development (ELD) lead teacher
- Collaborated with colleagues to use our PLC (Professional Learning Community) to enhance student achievement.
- Worked with our school staff to establish community events and more opportunities to interact with our families.
- Mentored student teachers and new teachers at our site.
- Piloted and reviewed assessment programs to further align our district with state expectations.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Served as lead teacher on our site Guiding Coalition team.
Teacher
Freedom Crest Elementary - Menifee Union School District
Menifee, CA
12.2005 - 07.2018
- Taught first and second grade.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning.
- Assessed student progress and adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create lesson plans that promoted critical thinking skills and align with grade level expectations.
- Mentored student teachers, providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques and educational strategies.
- Analyzed curriculum effectiveness, recommending adjustments to improve educational outcomes and better align with state standards.
- Piloted history and english language arts curriculum and gave recommendations to district colleagues and the board.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Created a reading club to address student needs in reading comprehension and foundational skills in 1st grade -3rd grade.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading And Literacy Education
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06-2014
Master of Arts - Education Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Irvine, Ca05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Concordia University
Irvine, CA05-2005
Skills
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Literacy development
- Relationship building with students and community
- Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
Attended CTA (California Teacher Association) conference on Diversity and Equity 2020
Attended Professional Learning Community (PLC) and Response to Intervention Institute (RTI) 2024
SPIRE Literacy training 2024
UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) Training 2025
Certification
Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) certified teacher completed 2025
mClass DIBELS trained 2025
Timeline
Teacher
Taawila Elementary School- Menifee Union School District
07.2018 - Current
Teacher
Freedom Crest Elementary - Menifee Union School District
12.2005 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Reading And Literacy Education
California State University, San Bernardino
Master of Arts - Education Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Concordia University