LORELEI ESTRADA
teacher
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Passionate kindergarten teacher with a background in fostering supportive and engaging learning environments for young learners. Skilled in developing creative lesson plans that accommodate various learning styles, promoting critical thinking and social skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to enhance curriculum and student experience. Committed to making positive impact on students' early educational journeys by nurturing curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Westerly School
Long Beach, CA
08.2007 - 05.2019
- Developed and implemented customized curriculum to cater to individual needs of kindergarten students.
- Collaborated with colleagues on various projects related to curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Developed and executed Parent Education Nights, sharing current parenting concerns and educational strategies with parents.
- Developed a School Garden and implemented an After School K-8 Garden Program.
- Attended educational conferences and teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
Kindergarten Teacher
Hawthorne School District
Hawthorne, CA
06.1995 - 06.2007
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Developed and executed 'Guardian Angels' after school outreach program targeting under-served students
- Maintained unit membership as Vice President of Hawthorne Elementary Teachers Association for 2 years and successfully negotiated unit members' contracts.
- Served as a mentor in the BTSA mandated mentoring program, guiding new teachers.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
CSULB
Long Beach, CA05-2012
Bachelor of Science - CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CSUF
Fullerton, CA05-1994
Skills
- Early education specialist
- Excellent classroom management
- Multicultural hands-on lessons
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social-emotional learning
- Special Needs Support
- Curriculum Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Work well with diverse groups
- Appreciates working with children that have neurodivergent learning differences
Certification
- Educational Administrative Credential: CSULB
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential: CSUF
Affiliations
- Creative that enjoys sketching, watercolors, pastels and ceramics
- Attending Art Workshops and Galleries
- Outdoor person that loves the beach, hikes, water exploration
- Live music with a book is the best
- Learning to play my guitar is exciting
- Anything with my dog and birds is enjoyable
- Enjoy yoga, walking, and dancing
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Westerly School
08.2007 - 05.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Hawthorne School District
06.1995 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Education Administration
CSULB
Bachelor of Science - CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CSUF
Work Availability
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Work Type
Part TimeWork Location
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