Grace Houzvicka
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic Interventionist bringing 26 years of experience in education. Passionate about helping students achieve full potential. Hardworking, decisive and analytical with motivational and encouraging approach. 26-year track record of demonstrated performance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELD Intervention Specialist
Wiseburn Unified School District
09.2009 - Current
- Built strong relationships with families, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Promoted positive learning environment by building community of learners and getting to know strengths and needs of each student, building rapport.
- Increased student engagement through use of differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Supported students with diverse needs, ensuring their academic progress aligned with IEP goals.
- Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
Teacher
Wiseburn Unified School District
09.2001 - 06.2009
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.1998 - 06.2001
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment, taking into account personal and community needs.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had equal opportunity for success.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06.1998
Skills
- Inclusion Practices
- Behavior Modification
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Intervention strategies proficiency
- Emotional Support
- Individualized Education Plans
Certification
- English Language Learners and Leadership Certificate, Loyola Marymount University
Languages
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
ELD Intervention Specialist
Wiseburn Unified School District
09.2009 - Current
Teacher
Wiseburn Unified School District
09.2001 - 06.2009
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.1998 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
University of Southern California
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