Karina Lizette Diaz
La Puente,CA
Summary
Experienced with classroom instruction, student engagement, and curriculum implementation. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to maintain conducive learning environment. Strong understanding of classroom management and adaptability.
Knowledgeable educator with background in teaching. Engaged students through interactive lessons and maintained positive classroom environment. Demonstrated adaptability and effective classroom management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
LAUSD
02.2021 - Current
- Maintains good classroom management skills.
- Being prepared and flexible with any transitions in lesson plans.
- Create an atmosphere that motivates and feels comfortable for students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Tutor
Second Grade Tutoring
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Tutored second grade children to enhance their development in reading, writing and math skills.
- Utilized effective teaching strategies to engage children in academic activities.
- Collaborated with the student's parents to set learning goals.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Preschool Substitute
St. Mark's Lutheran School
10.2016 - 02.2020
- Assisted students individually or in a small group to help them master assignments and to reinforce certain learning concepts.
- Maintain a cooperative attitude when working with teachers, volunteers, and parents when planning and implementing activities.
- Providing a safe, clean learning environment and assure the safety of the children as the teacher is gone for the day.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Instructional planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Differentiated instruction
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
LAUSD
02.2021 - Current
Tutor
Second Grade Tutoring
08.2020 - 11.2020
Preschool Substitute
St. Mark's Lutheran School
10.2016 - 02.2020
Master of Arts - Education
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of California, Irvine
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