Kelly Piril
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced with developing tailored lesson plans to meet individual student needs. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to enhance learning experiences and facilitate subject comprehension. Strong understanding of classroom management and effective communication techniques.
Results-oriented education professional with track record of fostering academic growth and supporting diverse student needs. Adept at creating engaging lesson plans and delivering personalized instruction that resonates with learners. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, consistently driving team success and student achievement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In House Substitute
Equitas Academy #4
07.2024 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Assisted struggling students through one-on-one sessions, leading to increased academic success.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Taught 8th grade Social Studies for first half of the year
- Taught 8th grade Math for the second half of the year
Instructional Aide / Substitute Teacher
Equitas Academy #4
06.2022 - 06.2024
- While as an IA, I evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals
- Monitored students in class, hallways and MPR during lunch to supervise, enforce rules
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials to support teacher plans
- Provided support for students who were considered 'newcomers' by leading and co-leading a curriculum to help them on their English and Reading skills
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs, helped with the planning of lessons, helped teach and lead the lessons with three different co teachers
- (5th grade Science, 6th grade Science and 7th grade Math)
- While substituting for teachers, I provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals
- Enforced rules and expectations both school and teacher/classroom expectations
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
- Offering students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors
- Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring additional help
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students, delivering guidance and reassurance
- Led or moderated classroom discussions and guided exploratory thought
- Distributed or collected tests or homework assignments
- Answered student questions about course concepts
- I also took the role as the 6th grade Math teacher for a few weeks
Instructional Aide / Substitute Teacher
Equitas Academy #2
06.2021 - 06.2022
- While as an IA, I evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals
- Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to supervise, enforce rules
- Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans
- Provided Wilson support for students
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs
- While substituting for teachers and while taking over as the 6th grade Science teacher for the majority of the year, I provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals
- Enforced rules and expectations
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout buildings and on field trips
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students
- Conducted special tutoring sessions to support individual student needs
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
- Offering students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors
- Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring additional help
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students, delivering guidance and reassurance
- Led or moderated classroom discussions and guided exploratory thought
- Distributed or collected tests or homework assignments
- Answered student questions about course concepts
- Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class
Expanded Learning Team Lead
Equitas Academy #2
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Taught groups of students in foundational material
- Monitored student behavior at lunch and afterschool
- In class teaching-large and small groups
- Provided tutoring, lesson planning for class every day
- Provided Enrichment, tracked attendance and work progress
- Built strong relationships with students and families through positive attitude and attentive response
- Office and Day time teacher support such as: phone calls, setting parent meetings etc
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching
Tutor and Teachers Assistant
James A. Garfield Senior High / R.L. Stevenson Middle School
- Helped and worked with students from 6-12th grade
- Developed stronger teaching skills, how to deal and interact with different personalities as well as how to implement lesson plans and curriculum
Athletics Tutor
California State University, Los Angeles
- Helped students, who partook in campus sports, both revise and compose different essays
- Helped them understand different grammar and punctuation skills, as well as, helped them learn various key terms and definitions
Education
BA - English- with an emphasis in Education, Single Subject Credentialing and Teaching
California State University, Los Angeles
James A. Garfield Senior High
Skills
- Computer skills
- Primary and secondary education
- Lesson Implementation
- Small and Large group Supervision
- Classroom Management
- Progress Reporting
- Group and Individual instruction
- Collaborative and Efficient
- Leadership
- Organization and preparation
- Adaptable nature
Accomplishments
- Implemented a successful Yearbook Club (2022-2023)
- Ran an Art Club, Stem Club, Science Club and Journalism Club (2019-2021)
- Constantly wrote for Her Campus Journalism Club (2015-2017)
- Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority
Awards
- First Aid
- Certificate of Clearance
- Current Sub Permit
Certification
1. Teacher substitute permit
2. Teaching Certificate of Clearance
3. CBEST
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
In House Substitute
Equitas Academy #4
07.2024 - Current
Instructional Aide / Substitute Teacher
Equitas Academy #4
06.2022 - 06.2024
Instructional Aide / Substitute Teacher
Equitas Academy #2
06.2021 - 06.2022
Expanded Learning Team Lead
Equitas Academy #2
09.2019 - 06.2021
Tutor and Teachers Assistant
James A. Garfield Senior High / R.L. Stevenson Middle School
Athletics Tutor
California State University, Los Angeles
BA - English- with an emphasis in Education, Single Subject Credentialing and Teaching
California State University, Los Angeles
James A. Garfield Senior High
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