To work as an instructor that guides the principles that lead to success. Experienced teaching professional with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
12th Grade Coordinator/Biology/Health Teacher
Birmingham Community Charter High School
08.2016 - Current
Organized laboratory activities for optimum learning, including preparing lectures, discussions, and student experiments.
Developed materials for laboratory activities and course materials, including homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
Established a positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster an appreciation for biology and science.
Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to the needs of each student.
2-year Sophomore and Junior Student Council Advisor.
Sophomore Lead Teacher.
Created and lead a piloted intervention for 9th grade struggling biology students.
Develop, Implement and Train Academy Period Curriculum
Conduct 12th GLA (Grade Level Academy) Team Monthly meetings with Counselors, Admin, Admin Assistant, Dean, PSW & Attendance Counselor
Lead GLA Monthly Meetings
Set up Senior Field Trips - Chaperone folders, itineraries, rosters, sign-ups, location set ups, lunch requests, teacher signs, bus signs, student/teacher notifications collect and verify permission slips.
Attend yearly CADA Conference (California Association of Directors of Activities)
Held SSPT’s (Student Support and Progress Team) for students that are struggling academically, socially, mentally, behaviorally and attendance.
Co-Teach Academy Period Class
Teach Senior Seminar Class
12th Grade Advisor
Organize/Facilitate/Implement Fundraisers
Organize Honor Roll Recognitions Per Grading Period (ceremony, certificates, pins, etc.)
Health Teacher
Columbus Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2016
Developed lessons focused on promoting physical, mental, and social skills in general and special education students.
Educated students about health and well-being topics in collaboration with teachers and administrators.
SAEP Summer High School Teacher
CSUN: Michael D. Eisner College of Education
01.2014 - 01.2016
SUMMER ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (SAEP).
Taught science courses using a lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
Life Science/Health Teacher
Charles Maclay Middle School
11.2005 - 06.2013
Developed materials for laboratory activities and course materials, including homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to the needs of each student.
Testing Coordinator Department Science Head/Lead Science Teacher/Teacher Team Leader
ACE Tutoring Service - LAUSD
06.2005 - 07.2005
Middle and high school tutoring in Reading and Algebra.
Health/Life Skills Teacher
James Monroe High School
07.2004 - 07.2005
Present HEALTH/LIFE SKILLS TEACHER LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAUSD).
Strengthened student success by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units and projects.
Cashier
Home Depot
03.1998 - 03.2004
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
California Single Subject Teaching - Biology Credential
State Of California
06.2016
Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential - undefined
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
01.2008
Master's - Educational Administration
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
01.2007
Bachelors Of Science - Health Science, Education
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
01.2003
High School Diploma - undefined
Bishop Alemany High School
Mission Hills, CA
06.1996
Skills
Bilingual in the Spanish language, organized, computer literate
Experienced in academic teaching, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Nearpod, Achieve 3000, Quizlet, Read works, tutoring, Google
Applications and Virtual Distant Learning literate
Materials preparation and experience in coordinating special school events
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
12th Grade Coordinator/Biology/Health Teacher
Birmingham Community Charter High School
08.2016 - Current
SAEP Summer High School Teacher
CSUN: Michael D. Eisner College of Education
01.2014 - 01.2016
Health Teacher
Columbus Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2016
Life Science/Health Teacher
Charles Maclay Middle School
11.2005 - 06.2013
ACE Tutoring Service - LAUSD
06.2005 - 07.2005
Health/Life Skills Teacher
James Monroe High School
07.2004 - 07.2005
Cashier
Home Depot
03.1998 - 03.2004
Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential - undefined
California State University, Northridge
Master's - Educational Administration
California State University, Northridge
Bachelors Of Science - Health Science, Education
California State University, Northridge
High School Diploma - undefined
Bishop Alemany High School
California Single Subject Teaching - Biology Credential