Laura Cano
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
El Rancho Unified School District
Pico Rivera, California
09.1992 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine curriculum and instructional strategies, improving alignment with student needs.
- Assessed student progress and provided targeted feedback to facilitate individual growth and academic improvement.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that created a positive and focused learning environment.
Elementary School Teacher
El Rancho Unified School District
Pico Rivera, California
09.1992 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Managed classroom activities to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development.
- Trained and mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
- Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
Education
California Teacher Education Program - Multiple Subject California Teacher Credential
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 08.1983 - 06.1984
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA 06.1978 - 06.1983
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Instructional strategies
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaboration skills
Timeline
Teacher
El Rancho Unified School District
09.1992 - 06.2025
Elementary School Teacher
El Rancho Unified School District
09.1992 - 06.2025
California Teacher Education Program - Multiple Subject California Teacher Credential
University of California, Irvine
08.1983 - 06.1984
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
University of California, Irvine
06.1978 - 06.1983