GLORIA A. PALAFOX
North Hills,CA
Summary
Experienced in planning and providing differentiated instruction to learners of diverse backgrounds and educational abilities. Passionate about providing students the tools to develop strong social emotional skills that will help build a positive mindset to achieve academic success. Knowledgeable about assessment and assistance strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher, GradeTK/K
LAUSD, Strathern St, Elementary
2023.08 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Maintained accurate records of 21 students' academic progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Helped students achieve foundational reading skills and mathematical skills.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Primary Promise Literacy Intervention Teacher
Noble Avenue Elementary School
2021.10 - 2023.06
- Taught Foundational Reading Skills to individual and small groups in grades K-3.
- Administered formative and diagnostic assessments to form small groups based on students instructional needs.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress to differentiate instruction.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed data graphs and slides to showcase students progress midyear and at end of year.
- Completed Year 1 and 2 of Orton-Gillingham Approach for reading intervention.
- Completed Year 1 and 2 of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling).
- Attended various professional trainings on Phonological Awareness, Explicit Phonics Instruction, Orthographic Mapping/Sight Words, Sound Walls, and Syllables.
- Participated in LDNE-Primary Promise Action Seminars and monthly meetings to dive deeper into best teaching practices based on Science of Reading.
- Served as Lead Support for Springboard Collaborative (an after school tutoring program to that supports struggling readers.
- Mentored Provisional teachers and University Interns
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
Noble Avenue Elementary School
2008.08 - 2021.10
- Mentor Provisional Teachers, University Interns, and teachers with Clear Credentials who have changed grades.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about students' progress and provided ways in which families could support children's learning.
- Administered, collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data gathered from variety of assessments to monitor students progress.
- Utilized developmentally appropriate and rigorous curricula and instructional materials tightly aligned to benchmarks and Common Core standards.
- Planned and taught with grade-level team to implement best practices for success of learners within classroom.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Incorporate effective differentiation strategies for all students with diverse needs in primary grades.
- Volunteered to pioneer Literacy Academies and successfully implemented Tier 2 interventions.
- Taught small group intervention for English Learners and at risk students after school using 95% Program to build and develop foundational reading skills.
- Planned, organized, and facilitated Reading and Math Parent Workshops to support students at home.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (BCLAD) -
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - CHILD DEVELOPEMENT
California State University
Northridge, CA12.1998
Skills
- Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Learner
- Positive Interactions
- Thoughtful and Caring
- Student rapport
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Growth Mindset
- Professional Demeanor
- Curriculum Implementation
- Parent-Teacher Communication
Certification
National Board Certification Generalist/Early Childhood Issued 2008-Expires 2028
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
References
Maria Esther Leon-Principal
Noble Avenue Elementary
8329 Noble Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-1151
Armando De la Torre-Assistant Principal
Noble Avenue Elementary
8329 Noble Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 892-1151
Carolina Martin-Assistant Principal
Alta California Elementary
14859 Rayen St.
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 830-4400
Timeline
Teacher, GradeTK/K
LAUSD, Strathern St, Elementary
2023.08 - Current
Primary Promise Literacy Intervention Teacher
Noble Avenue Elementary School
2021.10 - 2023.06
Second Grade Classroom Teacher
Noble Avenue Elementary School
2008.08 - 2021.10
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (BCLAD) -
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - CHILD DEVELOPEMENT
California State University
National Board Certification Generalist/Early Childhood Issued 2008-Expires 2028
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