Leslie Romero
Placentia,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional skilled in fostering supportive learning atmospheres. Adept at customizing strategies to enhance student engagement and minimize disruptions, while effectively managing classroom dynamics. Committed to maintaining professionalism and accuracy in supporting both team members and students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Garden Grove Unified School District/ Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
- Customized teaching strategies to address diverse learning styles, promoting individualized student success
- Enhanced student engagement and minimized interruptions by managing classroom dynamics, fostering a productive learning environment
- Delivered clear, step-by-step instructions to guide students toward achieving lesson objectives
- Executed teacher-prepared lesson plans, ensuring continuity in classroom learning and alignment with educational goals
Youth Development Staff
Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Led college and career readiness workshops that empowered students to achieve development goals
- Planned and executed curriculum-aligned lessons that enhanced student engagement and supported programmatic learning objectives
- Facilitated professional communication with members, parents, and community partners to foster a supportive program environment
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and resolve conflicts in a professional setting through active listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills
- Maintained accurate student records and documented academic progress and behavioral accidents
Behavior Therapist
Innovate ABA, Irvine
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided 1:1 behavior therapy sessions for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Implemented individualized treatment plans tailored to each child's needs
- Enhanced social skills through targeted interventions and individualized support plans
- Coordinated case files for clients, ensuring timely and accurate documentation and communication to support ongoing treatment
- Promoted social, emotional, and academic growth by maintaining a safe, nurturing learning environment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Women and Gender Studies
California State University of Fullerton
Skills
- Student assessment
- Lesson facilitation
- Inclusive teaching
- Program coordination
- Time Management and Organization
- Data reporting
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal communication
- Group guidance
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Adaptable
Accomplishments
- Dean's List: Fall Semester 2020, Spring Semester 2021, Fall Semester 202, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023
- California Sate University of Fullerton
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Garden Grove Unified School District/ Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
Youth Development Staff
Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton
06.2023 - 04.2024
Behavior Therapist
Innovate ABA, Irvine
05.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Women and Gender Studies
California State University of Fullerton