Kerry Diaz
Bonsall,CA
Summary
Creative and hardworking educator. Experienced in early childhood, elementary, middle school, and college levels. Committed to sharing experience and knowledge as a teacher trainer and served in various leadership roles while teaching. Continuously engaged in learning best practices to help students grow in all academic areas and socio-emotional development. Skilled at individualizing instruction for English Language Learners and students with disabilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher and Middle School ELA Teacher
Dual Language Immersion, Vista, CA
01.2021 - Current
- 5th to 8th grade Team Lead
- Analyzed MAPS and CASSPP Scores to create after-school intervention programs
- 69% of students met or exceeded expectations on the CASSPP ELA test
- BTSA Support Provider
Child Development Department Adjunct Faculty
Palomar Community College
01.2020 - Current
- Prepared online and in-person coursework based on Student Learning Objectives
- Included Service Learning and Work-Based Learning Assignments
- Utilized technology: Prezi, PowerPoint, and We Video to create engaging online courses and in-person activities
- Co-authored Textbooks for two School-age courses
- Taught a year-long cohort of paraprofessionals in the Escondido Unified School District
Team Lead and Lower Elementary Teacher
Bella Mente Montessori Academy, Vista, CA
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Lower Elementary Team Lead
- Student Service Team Coordinator
- BTSA support provider
- Collaborative wrote a 3 year scope and sequence for 1st to 3rd grade
Education
M.A. - Language and Literacy
California State-San Marcos
01.2018
ECE Courses
Mira Costa College
01.2011
B.S. - Elementary Education with minors in English and Science
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
01.1998
Skills
- Positive Discipline
- Making Math Instruction Visible
- Inquiry-based Science
- Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Phonics Lessons
- Literacy Centers and Guided Reading
- Incorporating arts and technology intentionally
Certification
- Clear Multiple Subject Credential
- Reading and Literacy Specialist Credential
- English Single Subject Credential
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher and Middle School ELA Teacher
Dual Language Immersion, Vista, CA
01.2021 - Current
Child Development Department Adjunct Faculty
Palomar Community College
01.2020 - Current
Team Lead and Lower Elementary Teacher
Bella Mente Montessori Academy, Vista, CA
01.2013 - 01.2021
ECE Courses
Mira Costa College
B.S. - Elementary Education with minors in English and Science
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
M.A. - Language and Literacy
California State-San Marcos
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