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Iván Gálvez
Substitute LF
Lindsay,Ca
Summary
Enthusiastic substitute teacher with 10+ years of experience in the education field; most of those years of experience here at LUSD. Experience in the implementation of the PBS curriculum. Highly skilled at motivating learners through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive, and diverse, classroom instruction and observation. A natural in creating healthy and long lasting relationships with staff, parents, and learners. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Long Term Substitute Learning Facilitator
Kennedy Elementary
Lindsay, Ca
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
Lindsay, Ca
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
Lindsay, Ca
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
Lindsay, Ca
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
Lindsay, Ca
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, CA 08.2020 - 12.2022
BA - Spanish
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA 01.2018 - 05.2020
Associate of Arts - Spanish
College of The Sequoias
Visalia 01.2017 - 12.2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA 08.2007 - 05.2014
Skills
Google: Documents, Slides, Sheets
Certification
Commission on Teacher Credentialing: 30- day Substitute Teaching Permit
Interests
Literature
Timeline
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
MA - Spanish
California State University - Fresno
08.2020 - 12.2022
Long Term Spanish Substitute Learning Facilitator
Lindsay High School
11.2019 - 05.2020
BA - Spanish
California State University - Fresno
01.2018 - 05.2020
Associate of Arts - Spanish
College of The Sequoias
01.2017 - 12.2017
Afterschool Program Leader
Reagan Elementary, STARS
09.2013 - 07.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
College of The Sequoias
08.2007 - 05.2014
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