Julie Kanzaki
Summary
Hard-working, passionate educator with exceptional communication skills eager to secure a position as school administrator. Highly effective at promoting learning and encouraging well-rounded development in all students. Highly qualified with over 25 years in educating students preschool through twelfth grade.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
Notre Dame Elementary
1200 Notre Dame Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Effectively created and implemented fourth grade curriculum aligned with California Common Core Standards in a self-contained setting.
- Established a positive classroom environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and promoting respect among students.
- Designed engaging, hands-on activities reinforcing key concepts while fostering critical thinking skills.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior and upcoming events or assignments through weekly emails and newsletters.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Notre Dame Elementary
1200 Notre Dame Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Created engaging, hands-on science lessons for middle school.
- Managed science fair including overseeing students' projects and obtaining qualified judges.
- Managed and co-facilitated 3 day offsite retreat for eighth graders.
- Prepared engaging lessons for Sacramental preparation, including Reconciliation and First Communion.
Middle School ELA Teacher/Eighth Grade Homeroom
Notre Dame Elementary School
1200 Notre Dame Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002
10.2017 - Current
- Enhance reading comprehension by utilizing diverse literature selections and engaging activities.
- Increase writing proficiency through targeted feedback and individualized instruction.
- Foster a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent routines.
- Utilize data-driven strategies to differentiate instruction for diverse learners, improving overall student achievement.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connect ELA concepts to other subjects.
- Develop strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication and encouraging involvement in their child''s education.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Middle School ELA Teacher/6th Homeroom and Religion
Notre Dame Elementary
1200 Notre Dame Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Created dynamic ELA curriculum designed to increase student understanding of and appreciation for a variety of genres in literature and music that was aligned with California's Common Core Literature Standards.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments and graded assignments.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in exciting and interesting ways.
Faith Formation Director
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Parish
1040 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94004
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Recruited strong volunteers to teach School of Religion to students kindergarten through high school.
- Adopted challenging and engaging curriculum, including Sacramental preparation.
- Increased School of Religion student enrollment by 24%.
- Differentiated curriculum instruction.
- Created and effectively managed budget.
- Maintained impeccable Parish records.
- Established, planned, and facilitated Parish-wide events.
- Designed and oversaw fundraisers.
- Created, managed, and implemented new programs.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA05.1987
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Student Assessment
- Individualized Learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Group Leadership
- Response-To-Intervention Understanding
- Technology Integration
- Collaborative Learning
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Differentiated Instruction
Affiliations
- Reading
- Spending time with family
- Going to the beach
Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher/6th Homeroom and Religion
Notre Dame Elementary
08.2019 - 06.2023
Fourth Grade Teacher
Notre Dame Elementary
08.2018 - 06.2019
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Notre Dame Elementary
10.2017 - 06.2019
Middle School ELA Teacher/Eighth Grade Homeroom
Notre Dame Elementary School
10.2017 - Current
Faith Formation Director
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Parish
06.2012 - 08.2017
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
Santa Clara University