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Genesis Reyes

LOS ANGELES,CA

Summary

I have over 14 years of experience in curriculum development, program management, and collaborative environments. With extensive expertise in fostering student engagement and enhancing learning outcomes through innovative teaching strategies and technology integration. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and time management.

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.

Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

New Horizon Pasadena
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • Ability to set strict time frames that include, but are not limited to lesson plans, pacing guides, grading, school events, emails, PDD, and assessments.
  • Plan STEM and math fairs, enhancing student curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs, improving learning outcomes.
  • Foster a collaborative classroom, developing projects, events, and celebrations with colleagues.
  • Enhance student performance through tailored instruction and proactive parent engagement.

Online Teacher and Pod Teacher

KidPass & Pod Schools
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Conducted online classes for 40+ students in Spanish, Math, Science, and Writing via Zoom.
  • Established class goals aligned with school objectives, enhancing learning outcomes.
  • Designed comprehensive curriculum with clear milestones, ensuring timely completion.
  • Led small group sessions, fostering personalized learning for five students each morning.
  • Facilitated regular communication with parents and supervisors, ensuring transparency.

Lead Teacher

Discovery Days Preschool
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Led program planning, achieving strategic goals in preschool education.
  • Supervised staff, enhancing performance and resolving challenges.
  • Ensured compliance with educational and safety standards.
  • Coordinated community events, boosting engagement and outreach.
  • Prepared detailed reports, improving communication with parents.

Program Leader/ Teacher

Los Angeles Leadership Academy and Afterschool All-Stars
09.2015 - 06.2019
  • Developed curriculum aligned with school vision, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Fostered open communication with students, parents, and staff, building a supportive community.
  • Guided students in behavior regulation and interpersonal skills, improving classroom dynamics.
  • Collaborated on integrated curriculum planning, ensuring cohesive and effective lesson delivery.
  • Served as English Spanish interpreter, facilitating clear communication and understanding.
  • Responsible for leadership, academic, cultural, and recreational enrichment, by providing a safe environment that educates, enlightens, and inspires youth in an afterschool setting.
  • Oversee all aspects of day-to-day programming including the immediate reporting of emergency situations and personnel conflicts to my supervisor.
  • Responsible for developing lesson plans that were tailored around academic enrichment and offered science activities that incorporate California State Standards throughout the school year.
  • Assisting and leading in the planning of events for both primary and middle school.
  • Lead and implemented Google CS First Club, a computer science program that teaches students about basic animations and coding.
  • Worked with a team of five primary staff and four middle school staff.
  • Responsible for taking students on various excursions.
  • Serve as liaison for parents, teachers, administration, students and staff.
  • Assist Site Coordinator with managing supplies, age-appropriate curriculum, development and review.
  • Work with Site Coordinator to complete necessary paperwork, create student rosters, recruit for new student enrollment, process timesheets.
  • Work with Site Coordinator to create marketing materials monthly calendars, newsletters, parent board, info corners to be shared with students, school staff and office staff.
  • Maked a high volume of calls to parents before and after excursions or to inform guardians of behavioral issues with a child.
  • Responsible for effective program planning throughout the year that includes session planning, development of class selections for students, field trips, culminating events, monthly calendaring, collaboration with core day initiatives and “real-life” experiences for students
  • Met with educators, administrators, school personnel, after school staff, students and families regarding all aspects of student involvement in the after-school program and reported on student development to ensure the success of the students learning.
  • Attending all required staff meetings, training and events on and off-site.

Naturalist

Community Nature Connection, Los Angeles, CA
07.2017 - 04.2019
  • Led community volunteer events, enhancing local engagement and environmental awareness.
  • Organized interpretive hikes, fostering cultural appreciation and bilingual communication.
  • Excavated and processed artifacts, contributing to archaeological preservation efforts.
  • Collaborated with organizations to deliver educational programs aligned with state standards.
  • Coordinated Transit to Trails, improving access to natural spaces for underserved communities.

Development Intern and Coach Mentor

Girls on the Run, Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • While attending school, I managed to volunteer and complete a rigorous internship. I gained practical experience in fast-paced environments on my own to build skills needed in the workforce.
  • Mentored and led a team of elementary school girls by facilitating lessons plans, activities, mentoring and serving as a role model by being punctual, organized, and being an active mentor.
  • Assisted the program manager by cleaning and maintaining donor, donations, volunteer, and coach information into the database.
  • Inventoried and organized supplies for fall program delivery, assembled program materials for 85 teams.
  • Attended weekly meetings to report financial needs and plan the culminating event.

Intern

EPIC-Para Los Ninos, Los Angeles, CA
07.2014 - 08.2014
  • Provided administrative and clerical support to the staff to maintain an efficient working environment for the Television, Film and Media department, at CalState LA.
  • Assisted a professor with creating an online database for his newspaper articles, along with short url as reference for each article.

Biological Science Aid

US National Park Services, Los Angeles, CA
07.2011 - 08.2011
  • During the summer of 2010 and the summer of 2011, I was hired to be part of a ten high school student program called SAMO Youth. SAMO is a program created to bring inner city youth to the Santa Monica Recreational Area.
  • Received training on Interpretation and Visitor Contact Skills.
  • Delivering three Saturday "We Go Eco" family nature days at Leo Carrillo State Beach. Assisted with the set-up and staffing of a travel van with interactive exhibits.
  • “We Go Eco” public events. Provided visitors with park information and orientation. Roved campgrounds, a process in which we walked to the campgrounds and personally welcomed people to come to the event and to park programs. Assisted park ranger with nature hikes and tide pools programs. Led children in nature activities such as; games, and arts and crafts.
  • Assisted the Biological Technician, helping with unique plant inventory field study.
  • Participated in a two-day event called "America's Great Outdoors," an initiative proposed by President Barack Obama and led by the Secretary of Interior, Ken Salazar. An event held in order to encourage the youth to go outdoors.
  • Assisted the Burn Area Restoration Team with restoration work.
  • Assisted with Eco-Helpers, restoration education school programs. Contributed to habitat restoration efforts.
  • Assisted Wildlife Biological Technicians by surveying pitfall-traps for the ongoing reptile and small mammal studies in the park.
  • Worked with Trail Crew on trail construction and maintenance assignments, and brush clearance.
  • We participated in a one-week work-camping trip to Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National Park, where the crew helped restore and eradicate invasive plant species.
  • Prepared and delivered work involvement and accomplishment presentation to family and friends on Family Day.

Education

M.A in Education -

Alliant International University
07.2018

B.S - Recreational and Tourism Management

California State University of Northridge
08.2015

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Computer Skills
  • Management
  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Teaching
  • Curriculum Development
  • Program Management
  • Bilingual
  • Data Entry
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving
  • Record Keeping
  • Lesson planning
  • Critical thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management

LANGUAGES

English (Native)
Spanish (Native)

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  • Dear Hiring Committee
  • I am excited to apply for the teaching position. With a solid background in creating structured, time-sensitive educational environments, fostering collaboration, and adapting my teaching methods to meet diverse student needs, I am confident in my ability to contribute to your school’s mission and support student success.
  • In my previous role as a Kindergarten teacher, I demonstrated the ability to set and adhere to strict time frames, including lesson planning, pacing guides, grading, school events, and assessments. This organizational approach helped me ensure that all objectives were met while maintaining flexibility to respond to the needs of my students. I developed comprehensive curricula with clear milestones, which I used to track student progress and adjust teaching strategies as necessary to keep students on track. I also ensured effective communication with parents and supervisors, which fostered a collaborative and transparent learning environment.
  • In addition to my organizational skills, I have extensive experience planning and executing STEM and math fairs, which fostered curiosity and critical thinking among students. These events encouraged students to explore concepts in creative ways and developed problem-solving skills they could apply to real-world challenges. I’m passionate about providing students with opportunities to engage deeply in subjects and extend their learning beyond the classroom, making these experiences both educational and fun.
  • As a teacher, I am committed to adapting my strategies to meet the diverse needs of my students. I’ve worked with learners of varying abilities and learning styles, tailoring my approach to ensure all students can succeed. This has been particularly evident in my small group sessions, where I’ve been able to give personalized instruction to students each morning, addressing their specific challenges and helping them thrive academically.
  • Collaboration is central to my teaching philosophy, and I have consistently worked with colleagues to develop engaging classroom projects, events, and celebrations. By fostering a collaborative classroom environment, I have helped build a sense of community and support for students while ensuring that their learning experiences are meaningful and well-rounded.
  • Finally, I place great importance on parent engagement and proactively communicating with families to ensure that they are informed about their child’s progress. This partnership not only enhances student performance but also promotes a cohesive learning experience both at school and at home.
  • I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to bring my organizational skills, passion for STEM and environmental science, and dedication to student success to La Salle. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss how I can contribute to your team.
  • Best Regards
  • Genesis Reyes

Timeline

Teacher

New Horizon Pasadena
08.2023 - 06.2025

Online Teacher and Pod Teacher

KidPass & Pod Schools
08.2020 - 08.2023

Lead Teacher

Discovery Days Preschool
05.2019 - 08.2020

Naturalist

Community Nature Connection, Los Angeles, CA
07.2017 - 04.2019

Program Leader/ Teacher

Los Angeles Leadership Academy and Afterschool All-Stars
09.2015 - 06.2019

Development Intern and Coach Mentor

Girls on the Run, Los Angeles, CA
01.2015 - 08.2015

Intern

EPIC-Para Los Ninos, Los Angeles, CA
07.2014 - 08.2014

Biological Science Aid

US National Park Services, Los Angeles, CA
07.2011 - 08.2011

B.S - Recreational and Tourism Management

California State University of Northridge

M.A in Education -

Alliant International University
Genesis Reyes