Leonel Ramirez Valadez
Buena Park,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator committed to delivering high-quality instruction to all students. Experienced in creating inclusive, engaging, and student-centered learning experiences. Applies restorative practices, community building, and culturally sustaining approaches to support student growth. Focused on developing civic-minded, critical thinkers prepared for a diverse and global society. Recognized as a collaborative and dependable colleague who fosters a positive school culture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Science Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Differentiated instruction while implementing targeted interventions to support academically struggling students and ensure equitable access to grade-level content.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, resulting in increased communication and support for student success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop lesson plans to foster a deeper understanding of the connections between various social science topics.
- Collaborated with case carriers, counselors, and staff to provide targeted support for students facing academic challenges or personal hardships, ensuring timely interventions and promoting student success.
Social Science Teacher
Anaheim Union High School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Delivered student-centered lessons with intentional scaffolding and differentiation to meet diverse learning needs, while incorporating opportunities for student interaction to foster creativity, curiosity, and deeper engagement.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to address individual learning needs.
- Participated in multiple professional development opportunities (Summer Writing Institute, Civic Institute, Project LEARN) in order to learn and apply best practices in the classroom.
- Established positive rapport with students from diverse backgrounds, promoting an inclusive learning community that values cultural competency.
Social Science Teacher
GreenDot Public Schools
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Student-centered lessons with adjustments based on students' progress throughout the year.
- Utilized Do Now's, daily check-ins, and community circles to support students' social emotional learning.
- Adapted curriculum to provide students with opportunities to examine and discuss various social issues.
- Planned and implemented differentiated instructional strategies to facilitate group work, create an inclusive classroom, and bolster students' self-efficacy.
- Established and communicated clear language and content objectives for all lessons.
Education
Master of Science - Culturally Linguistically Sustaining Teaching
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA01-2019
Single-Subject Credential-History/Social Science -
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA2019
Skills
- Integrative LMS experience (Google Classroom, Canva, eKadence) and instructional tools (Nearpod, Google Suites, etc)
- Culturally and linguistically sustaining curriculum design
- Bilingual (Native Spanish speaker)
- Restorative justice practices
- Basketball Coach
- Reliability
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Social Science Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2025
Social Science Teacher
Anaheim Union High School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
Social Science Teacher
GreenDot Public Schools
07.2020 - 07.2021
Single-Subject Credential-History/Social Science -
California State University - Fullerton
Master of Science - Culturally Linguistically Sustaining Teaching
California State University - Fullerton
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