Larissa Connors

Planned and implemented safe, age appropriate, and fun skills clinics for 4-9 year olds

Helped develop and implement ride leader training for club leadership

Planning and curriculum development for elementary age mountain bike summer camp

• Improved student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and problem-solving techniques into lessons.
• Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful communication and encouraging teamwork among students.
• Managed student behavior in classroom and administered approved discipline to create classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.

Coached multiple NICA teams in both Orange County and Sonoma Counties

Volunteered at many Petaluma GRIT weekend camps and Nevada North summer camps

Head coach of both high school cross country and track as well as Unified track at Tustin High School and Trabuco Hills High School

• Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
• Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
• Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.

• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with the latest trends in mathematics education and pedagogy.
• Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
• Implemented data-driven instruction techniques to identify areas where students needed additional support, leading to improved test scores over time.