Karina Flores
Shafter,CA
Summary
Dedicated elementary school educator with 5 years of experience in schools with diverse demographics, including a wide range of socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds. Experienced in collaboratively developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches. Analyzing data and modifying instruction to meet student needs. Creates a welcoming classroom environment through building relationships with students and parents. Excels in classroom management skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Rio Bravo-Greeley Union School District
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with Vice Principal, grade level team, and other staff members to create lesson plans that are consistent with California Standards and meet the District's and School's educational goals.
- Implementing various classroom management strategies to maintain a safe, structured learning environment for all students.
- Maintain a positive relationship with parents through school events, celebrations, conferences, and written communication
- Assists with assigned pupil supervision outside of classroom such as yard duty, assemblies, events, emergency drills, and dismissal.
- Improve literacy in students through the use of WIN "What I need" time by providing intervention and enrichment.
- -Implementing various classroom management strategies to maintain a safe, structured learning environment for all students.
- Assessing student progress through various methods of testing, CFAs, and standard based grading.
- Provided small group instruction to support students who need intervention.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Bakersfield City School District
07.2020 - 05.2024
- Collaboratively creating lesson plans with grade level team to meet state, district and school's educational goals.
- Creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
- Guide learning process toward achievement of curriculum goals using a strong initial instruction and through the Gradual Release Model
- Evaluating student understanding through various forms of informal and formal assessments
- Creating interactive resources to supplement core curriculum and Common Core State Standards
- Building and maintaining positive relationship with all parents/guardians
- Carrying out assigned pupil supervision outside classroom such as yard duty and assemblies.
- Attending and actively participating in staff and professional development meetings 1-2 a month.
- Coordinating activities of teacher aides and volunteers as assigned
- Improving reading comprehension skills by implementing guided reading groups
Kern Urban Resident Teacher
Bakersfield City School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Transitioned from observing mentor teacher to taking over all class duties.
- Planned engaging and interactive lesson plans revolving around Common Core State Standards.
- Managed a classroom between 23- 30 students.
- Created a safe and positive classroom environment.
- Implemented rules and procedures daily to promote classroom management.
- Learned how to lead a group discussion and to adapt and differentiate instruction for each student's needs.
- Incorporated SEL strategies and tools.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
California State University - Bakersfield
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Biology
California State University - Bakersfield
05.2019
Associate of Science - Life Science
Taft College
12.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts With An Emphasis On Allied Health
Taft College
12.2015
High School Diploma -
Shafter High School
05.2012
Skills
- Lesson planning and team collaboration
- Patience and empathy
- Multitasking and organization
- Relationship building
- Classroom management and conflict resolution skills
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Technology integration
- Differentiated instruction
- Individualized learning plans
- Parent-teacher colaboration
- Eager to learn and evolve pedagogy
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Rio Bravo-Greeley Union School District
08.2024 - Current
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Bakersfield City School District
07.2020 - 05.2024
Kern Urban Resident Teacher
Bakersfield City School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Biology
California State University - Bakersfield
Associate of Science - Life Science
Taft College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts With An Emphasis On Allied Health
Taft College
High School Diploma -
Shafter High School
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Education
California State University - Bakersfield
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