Iván Gálvez
Lindsay,Ca
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher on a PIP credential with 10+ years of experience in the education field. Looking to continue working within the education field, now in a distinct capacity. A natural in creating healthy and long lasting relationships with staff, parents, and learners. Ready to participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of behavior intervention plans for students with serious behavior difficulties.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Facilitator
Lindsay Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to share best practices, resources, and insights into effective teaching techniques.
- Led engaging group discussions that challenged participants to draw connections between course material and their own experiences.
- Promoted a positive classroom culture rooted in mutual respect, open communication, and active participation from all students.
- Assisted in curriculum development, resulting in improved student comprehension and higher test scores.
Long Term Substitute Learning Facilitator
Kennedy Elementary
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted, on average, 30 special needs learners with IEPs and/or English Learners (new comers) via extra learning support and modifications utilizing Jan Richardson’s Guide to Guided Reading
- Planned modified lessons for Special Ed learners
- Reinforced literacy strategies for fluency and comprehension such as decoding and five finger retell
Interim Independent Studies Learning Facilitator
JJ Cairns High School
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Taught Independent Studies through 'Edgenuity' platform covering courses such as Physics, Physical Education, Sociology, Psychology, Math, Computer Applications, and English 9-12
- Collected data on program efficacy and developed individualized Study Plans to maximize learner efficiency and progress
- Evaluated learner performance on report card through Empower platform
- Mapped out learner graduation path alongside site counselor
Long Term Substitute Learning Facilitator
Lincoln Elementary
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Kicked off 2021-2022 school year for content level 5
- Established class culture via implementation of learning environment Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.Ps)
- Created lessons based on i-Ready teaching manuals (Math and Reading)
- Created visuals (posters, multimedia presentations, charts) to diversify learning experience
Long Term Spanish Substitute Learning Facilitator
Lindsay High School
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Increased learner understanding on subject for 30 learners per period, on average, through monitoring and grading in Vista Higher Learning (VHL) learning platform
- Facilitated learner preparation for Spanish AP Exam
- Provided instruction on basic grammar (accent marks, pronunciation, spelling, etc.) in all levels of Spanish
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Afterschool Program Leader
Reagan Elementary, STARS
09.2013 - 07.2018
- Provided extra support to learners k-8 in alignment with content level standards
- Prepared weekly lesson plans
- Coordinated special, extracurricular, events
- Ensured physical, emotional, and mental safety in learning environment for all learners
- Assisted in summer camp sporting events and science projects
Education
MA - Spanish
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CABA - Spanish
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CAAssociate of Arts - Spanish
College of The Sequoias
VisaliaAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CASkills
- Google: Documents, Slides, Sheets
- Microsoft: Word, Power Point, Excel
- Adaptable
- Classroom management
- IEP understanding
- Organizational abilities
- Parent Communication
- Group Instruction
Certification
- Commission on Teacher Credentialing: 30- day Substitute Teaching Permit
- Successfully completed CSET exams
- Successfully completed RICA exam 1
Timeline
Learning Facilitator
Lindsay Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute Learning Facilitator
Kennedy Elementary
01.2023 - Current
Interim Independent Studies Learning Facilitator
JJ Cairns High School
08.2022 - 01.2023
Long Term Substitute Learning Facilitator
Lincoln Elementary
08.2021 - 09.2021
Long Term Spanish Substitute Learning Facilitator
Lindsay High School
11.2019 - 05.2020
Afterschool Program Leader
Reagan Elementary, STARS
09.2013 - 07.2018
MA - Spanish
California State University - Fresno
BA - Spanish
California State University - Fresno
Associate of Arts - Spanish
College of The Sequoias
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of The Sequoias
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