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Lorena Quintana-Benavides

Summary

Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Partner

Quartz Hills High School
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting relationships.
  • Monitored teacher performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
  • Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
  • Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
  • Fostered collaborative work environment, encouraging cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.

Quartz Hill Math Teacher

Antelope Valley Union High School District
08.2006 - Current
  • Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
  • Served as a mentor teacher for new educators, providing guidance and support to help them navigate their first years in the profession successfully.
  • Led professional development workshops for fellow math teachers on integrating technology into the classroom, enhancing overall department effectiveness.
  • Attended teacher AP Math conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
  • Mentored new teachers in the department, sharing best practices and offering guidance on classroom management techniques.


  • Served as faculty advisor for the Math Club, Latino Bowl for 3 years.: organizing events and competitions that boosted student engagement in school competitions.

Antelope Valley Church Youth Teacher

Volunteer Work
06.1998 - 05.2015
  • Developed strong rapport with students, creating an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect that promoted open discussion and personal growth.

Math Teacher- CSET Math Teacher- Dept Chair

Lancaster School District
08.1999 - 05.2006
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
  • Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
  • Served as a mentor teacher for new educators, providing guidance and support to help them navigate their first years in the profession successfully.

Advanced Math Teacher

Porterville College
06.1996 - 06.1998
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of adults.

Education

Master of Arts - Bilingual Education in Mathematics

California State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield
05-2000

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Instructional Partner

Quartz Hills High School
08.2024 - Current

Quartz Hill Math Teacher

Antelope Valley Union High School District
08.2006 - Current

Math Teacher- CSET Math Teacher- Dept Chair

Lancaster School District
08.1999 - 05.2006

Antelope Valley Church Youth Teacher

Volunteer Work
06.1998 - 05.2015

Advanced Math Teacher

Porterville College
06.1996 - 06.1998

Master of Arts - Bilingual Education in Mathematics

California State University Bakersfield

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