Jhana Camarena Castaneda
Summary
Skilled educator with background in diverse classroom settings catering to varied learning needs. Specialize in creating engaging, inclusive environments that promote student participation and critical thinking skills. Known for employing creative teaching strategies that cater to different learning styles, fostering academic growth and instilling lifelong love for learning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Expanded Learning Teacher
Santa Clara Unified School District
Santa Clara
03.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Supervised and instructed school age children through structured daily programs, fostering individual growth and development
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Collaborated with students, parents, and staff to strengthen relationships through consistent, confidential communication
Activity Leader
Union School District
San Jose
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Organized engaging activities for students during after-school programs.
- Developed lesson plans to enhance student participation and learning.
- Supervised groups of children to ensure safety and adherence to rules.
- Collaborated with staff and parents to foster effective communication and a supportive team atmosphere while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Managed clerical tasks, including material preparation and office equipment operation, to support smooth daily operations of the program.
Sales Floor Associate
Express Inc.
Santa Clara
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted 100+ customers per shift, answering questions, providing merchandise expertise, processing orders, and handling payments to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided style advice.
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently at the cash register.
- Maintained product displays to ensure an organized shopping environment.
- Supported opening and closing store shifts, emphasizing teamwork and effective time management.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Sasn Jose City College
San Jose, CA06-2026
Bachelors - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, California08-2022
Associate - Psychology, Scientific Inquiry & Quantitative Reasoning, Social and Behavioral Sciences
San Jose City College
San Jose, California05-2020
Skills
- Behavioral strategies
- Student engagement
- Team collaboration
- SPSS
- Jamovi
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Fluent in Spanish
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Expanded Learning Teacher
Santa Clara Unified School District
03.2025 - Current
Activity Leader
Union School District
10.2022 - 02.2025
Sales Floor Associate
Express Inc.
10.2022 - 04.2024
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Sasn Jose City College
Bachelors - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Associate - Psychology, Scientific Inquiry & Quantitative Reasoning, Social and Behavioral Sciences
San Jose City College