Enthusiastic and compassionate Teacher with two years of experience impacting positive outcomes through communication, relationship-building, and student-centered learning.
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Jan Dizon
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
KinderCare Learning CentersSanta Cruz, CA
Teacher
09.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
York Healthcare and Wellness CenterLos Angeles, CA
Activities Assistant
06.2022 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Kept activities spaces organized, clean and tidy.
- Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence and strong interpersonal connections.
- Coordinated musical guests, movies and other types of resident entertainment.
- Used one-on-one meetings and small groups to engage residents in facility life.
- Tracked resident demographics and preferences in order to develop enjoyable activities plans.
- Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
UCSCSanta Cruz, CA
Teaching Volunteer
10.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Worked one-on-one with at-risk students on core subjects.
Education
University of California Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Education, Democracy, And Justice
06.2023
University Overview
Benjamin Franklin High SchoolLos Angeles, CA
High School Diploma
06.2019
University Overview
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction and Learning Techniques
- Teaching, Tutoring, and After School Help
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Instructional Materials Creation and Curriculum Development
- Student-Centered Learning
- Elementary Education
- Special Needs Students
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
09.2022 - 06.2023
Activities Assistant
York Healthcare and Wellness Center
06.2022 - 09.2022
Teaching Volunteer
UCSC
10.2021 - 06.2022
University of California Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts from Education, Democracy, And Justice
Benjamin Franklin High School
High School Diploma