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Karina Toscano

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic and dedicated educator with six years of experience instructing students with various learning styles. With a solid background in pedagogy and a great interest in life-long fitness, I am well-positioned to succeed in the role of PE teacher. Devoted to creating dynamic lesson plans that not only promote physical fitness but also nurture students' social and emotional growth by implementing cooperative,motivational and diverse learning settings. Proficient in fostering collaborative relationships with parents, students, staff, and administration, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Beyond the Bell Program Supervisor

MaCES
Maywood
08.2019 - Current
  • Offer an after-school program schedule with a wide variety of activities, including academic enrichment, educational enrichment, and recreation daily
  • Prepare, analyze, monitor and maintain attendance data entries following After School Education and safety contract requirements
  • Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders, and other community-based organizations to maximize student participation
  • Develop and document clearly defined, measurable goals for students to achieve
  • Hold meetings with staff to review a measurable plan for student achievement
  • Foster a positive educational setting by gradually disciplining bad practices and promoting student success
  • Evaluate staff performance regularly and provide constructive feedback
  • Hold weekly and monthly staff meetings to discuss the overall vision and development of the program.

Long-Term Substitute

MaCES
Maywood
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Ensured proper care and supervision for every student at all times and adhered to the standards of conduct
  • Recorded observations, shared information about the child with his/her parent(s), and created a student achievement plan to meet the child’s needs
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with State content standards
  • Reviewed coursework, scheduled parent meetings, and attended professional developments when offered.

Student Teaching

MaCES
Maywood
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Filtered and differentiated physical education activities based on student needs, capability, interests, and performance levels
  • Under the supervision of a cooperating teacher, I coordinated lesson plans aligned with State Content Standards
  • Developed appropriate instructional goals and objectives for each student based on assessment and observational data
  • Regularly communicated feedback to students, parents and general education teachers regarding student progress in meeting objectives
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to create a nurturing and enjoyable learning environment for all students.

Education

Single Subject Physical Education Credential -

California State University of Long Beach
01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Sports Studies

California State University of Fullerton
01.2020

Skills

  • Parent and student communication
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Organizational skills – Curriculum development, Activity planning, and classroom management
  • Operational leadership background
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Fluent in Spanish

Timeline

Student Teaching

MaCES
08.2023 - 12.2023

Long-Term Substitute

MaCES
05.2022 - 01.2024

Beyond the Bell Program Supervisor

MaCES
08.2019 - Current

Single Subject Physical Education Credential -

California State University of Long Beach

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Sports Studies

California State University of Fullerton
Karina Toscano