Julianna Ayala
Downey,CA
Summary
Passionate Teacher with six years of experience implementing Illustrative Mathematics, including a year with an emerging VAPA program. Highly organized and skilled at developing rapport with students to help motivate through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Diligent in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills through collaborative groups.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
11.2017 - Current
- Manage classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Create safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes socioemotional development, positive interpersonal communication, and academic growth and support for all students by optimizing instructional strategies.
- Employed technology by coding and creating lessons, activities, and assessments using student-centered computer programs to enhance learning experience.
- Analyze student data, using both formative and summative assessments, with department members, to drive current instruction, and inform future lesson planning to facilitate classroom discourse and self-reflection.
- Collaborated with department members to ensure alignment with standards, as well as vertical and horizontal alignment for student success.
- Identified struggling students and provided additional support through targeted small group instruction and after school and Saturday tutoring sessions.
- Consistently maintained excellent relations with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.
- Support our department as Peer Coach for Instructional Leadership Team, and as Team Lead for previous five years.
- Mentor new teachers, sharing best practices, co-facilitating mentee meetings, and providing necessary supports to help new teachers successfully adapt.
Paraprofessional/Special Needs Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
11.2008 - 11.2017
- Supported educational, interpersonal, and behavioral welfare and instruction of multiple students with special needs
- Collaborated with teachers to implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Fostered positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Education Assistant
MLB Youth Academy
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Tutored about 12 academy members per week in Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Spanish I and II, English, and History, helping members increase their GPAs
- Organized and lead 8-week course for ACT, SAT, and CAHSEE preparation for 20 academy members
- Maintained verbal and electronic communications with parents of academy members regarding academy membership, schedules, events, and special needs services.
Certified Laboratory Technician
LensCrafters
01.2007 - 09.2016
- Produced, repaired, and adjusted 120+ pieces of eyewear for customers per week.
- Took 35+ customers, per week, through pre-examination process.
- Assisted 35+ customers, per week, with eyewear selection and purchase process.
Laboratory Technician
Genesis Laboratories Inc.
06.2001 - 08.2006
- Prepared and processed 40+ amniotic fluid, blood, and tissue samples for effective cytogenetic analysis per week.
- Organized and maintained chemical and supply inventory, and patient records to ensure laboratory efficiency.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory instruments and equipment to reduce error and ensure sample processing accuracy.
- Facilitated recovery of 20+ samples from contracted sites for preparation and processing per month.
Research Technician
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
04.1995 - 04.2001
- Performed Polymerase chain reaction and gel electrophoresis on DNA extracted from mice.
- Assisted in animal husbandry and research derived from lineages.
- Managed and maintained records for all mice colonies for 1000+ mice.
- Maintained chemical inventory, laboratory supplies, and equipment.
Education
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Mathematics
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2016
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office 365 - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook
- Proficient in Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Forms
- Proficient in Misis and Schoology
- Proficient in Desmos
- Skilled in Promethean ActivPanel
Accomplishments
Participated in the 2022-2023 Teach Plus Policy Fellowship to deepen, expand, and shape my knowledge and influence on education policy and advocacy.
Memberships And Achievements
- Honor Society, Member, 2013-2015.
- Published in Molecular and Cellular Biology, December 2001.
Timeline
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
11.2017 - Current
Education Assistant
MLB Youth Academy
04.2015 - 05.2018
Paraprofessional/Special Needs Assistant
Los Angeles Unified School District
11.2008 - 11.2017
Certified Laboratory Technician
LensCrafters
01.2007 - 09.2016
Laboratory Technician
Genesis Laboratories Inc.
06.2001 - 08.2006
Research Technician
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
04.1995 - 04.2001
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Mathematics
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
California State University, Dominguez Hills