Julissa Lowenstein

• I help implement multiple academic plans (including IEPs and 504s) for students with diverse learning needs.
• Improve student engagement by incorporating students’ interests, such as drawing or a love of animals, into curriculum & assignments.
• Model and help students access de-escalation and problem-solving strategies when experiencing frustration or emotional dysregulation.
• Monitor student recess to ensure safe and appropriate behavior.
• Collaborate with teachers to customize classroom environment to meet students' changing needs.
• Assist with student conflict mediation and restorative justice practices.

• Originated Camp KidTree mission statement, programming and instructional approach for this startup seasonal camp for school-aged children specializing in excursions, photography & writing.
• Collaborated with co-leader to design a schedule that started campers’ day with mindfulness, movement & team-building activities before leading them on daily excursions around San Diego.
• Proactively established and discussed expectations and ground rules with campers before heading to destinations.
• Led activities focused on developing children's skills and confidence in photography, storytelling and writing throughout field trips.
• Guided campers through process of creating a final-day presentation of their photos and writings for their families & invited guests.

-Volunteer position overseeing kindergarten students during lunch time and recess, promoting safe and prosocial behavior.

-Assisted students with learning and following rules for different school environments i.e. lunch area, playground, hallways, etc.

-Guided students in resolving minor conflicts that arose during recess.

• Reviewed student records and administered testing to assess a student's aptitude in different subjects areas, including: Math, Reading, Writing and English as a Second Language.
• Customized lesson plans based on students' academic strengths and weaknesses to help students meet academic goals.
• Instructed students for 30-60 minute sessions, modifying lessons as necessary when students experienced challenges.
• Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
• Communicated consistently with students and their parents (in English or Spanish) regarding student progress and how to implement their learning plan.

• Generated story ideas based on current events in Southwestern Riverside County, mainly the cities of Menifee and Perris.
• Collected news from City Council meetings, School Board meetings and citizen sources regarding concerns and topics of community interest.
• Interviewed city and community leaders, and any stakeholders affected by an event or issue.
• Wrote clear and concise articles on deadline.
• Collaborated with editors and other reporters to submit quality content.