Julie Beltran
Monrovia,CA
Summary
Dynamic English Teacher and Department Chair at Arroyo High School, skilled in curriculum development and student-centered learning. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective classroom management. Proven ability to foster strong relationships with students, parents, administration and staff, and community promoting a supportive educational environment while utilizing technology to enrich learning experiences.
Foundering trust and empathy for all levels and areas of student learning. Developing skills to enhance lifelong learning and communication through a variety of educational mediums. Giving support and guidance to students and faculty to ensure success as individuals as well as an entire facility. Strong dedication and leadership skills.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher/English Department Chair
Arroyo High School
El Monte, CA
10.1992 - 06.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive classroom experiences.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Assisted in evaluating student progress through assessments and feedback methods.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and improve teaching methodologies.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills and knowledge.
- Fostered strong relationships with students, promoting a supportive educational atmosphere.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling and asking for respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.
Retail Sales Associate
Trader Joe's
Pasadena, CA
04.1981 - 12.1997
- Enhanced customer service through effective communication and product knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels and organized merchandise displays for optimal sales impact.
- Implemented promotional strategies to boost seasonal sales and customer engagement.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases while providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Engaged with customers on sales floor, offering assistance and improving shopping experience.
Education
Master of Arts - Education: Curriculum And Instruction
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
Pomona, CA12-2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA08-1990
Skills
- Student motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Student-centered learning and curriculum development
- Parent communication
- Proficient in Microsoft, Google classroom, use of NODA smartboard
- Test preparation
- Group and individual instruction
- Creative and expository writing
- Fiction and nonfiction analysis
- ESL methodologies
- Editing and proofreading
- Literature analysis
- Distance learning and online instruction
- Academic advising
- Faculty collaboration and training
- Records management
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of sixteen in the development of departmental goals, curriculum, and learning objectives and assessments scaffolding.
- Delineated data from assessments to drive instructions.
- Used Common Core State Standards to calibrate learning objectives.
Certification
Certified Secondary Education: Teacher of English valid through 2026.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
English Teacher/English Department Chair
Arroyo High School
10.1992 - 06.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Trader Joe's
04.1981 - 12.1997
Master of Arts - Education: Curriculum And Instruction
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona