Katherine Cuevas
Claremont,CA
Summary
Compassionate first-year teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher, Second Grade
Ontario-Montclair School District
Montclair, CA
09.2021 - Current
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Summer School Teacher
Upland Unified School District
Upland, CA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Lead small class of 13 students through a 3-week intensive summer school program that focuses on Literacy and Math.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents and team members to achieve smooth and productive program experience.
- Helped students recognize their academic and personal strengths and how those contribute to a classroom community.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to cover required material.
Substitute Teacher
Etiwanda School District
Etiwanda, CA
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with reinforcement strategies and utilized PBIS system.
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Assisted and guided in helping an 8th grade cohort of academically struggling students transition back into on-campus hybrid learning model.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA02.2021
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2018
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Proficient in educational programs on Clever and Symbaloo
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Activity Planning
- Time management
- Technology integration
- IEP understanding
- Test preparation
Certification
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (valid 1/28/21-2/01/26)
Certificate of Clearance (valid 2/15/19-2/15/24)
CSET (awarded 10/24/2020)
CBEST (awarded 8/31/2018)
RICA (in progress)
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, Second Grade
Ontario-Montclair School District
09.2021 - Current
Summer School Teacher
Upland Unified School District
06.2021 - 08.2021
Substitute Teacher
Etiwanda School District
09.2019 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Education
University of Redlands
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
University of Redlands
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Fullerton