Lori Beltran
Imperial,CA
Summary
Educational leader with over 30 years in elementary education and literacy instruction. Expertise in data analysis and instructional coaching to enhance student achievement. Recognized for excellence in teaching and professional development, with a commitment to evidence-based practices and collaborative leadership.
Overview
1
1
Certification
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
El Centro Elementary School District
08.1992 - Current
- Deliver high-quality, standards-based instruction with an emphasis on literacy, student engagement, and academic achievement.
- Implement Reading Recovery intervention in English and Spanish.
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
After School Education and Safety (ASES) Coordinator
El Centro Elementary School District
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Directed district after-school academic and enrichment programs while supervising staff and supporting student learning.
- Coordinated program implementation, compliance, family engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Instructional Resource Teacher
El Centro Elementary School District
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Provided instructional coaching and job-embedded support to teachers to strengthen English Language Arts instruction and student achievement.
- Modeled effective literacy instructional practices and assisted teachers with lesson design, assessment, and differentiated instruction.
- Facilitated professional development and collaborated with school leadership to implement district curriculum initiatives.
- Used student achievement data to identify instructional needs and support continuous improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
San Diego State University
06-1999
Reading Recovery Intervention Certificate - English and Spanish
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University
Imperial Valley Campus06-1992
Skills
- English Language Arts curriculum
- Dual Immersion Curriculum
- Literacy development
- Reading intervention
- Coaching teachers
- Supporting teachers
- Improving instructional practice
- Planning professional development
- Facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- California content standards
- Assessment practices
- Data-driven instructional planning
- Reading Recovery intervention
- Analyzing student achievement data
- Guiding instructional decisions
- Supporting English learners
- Language development strategies
- Collaborative leadership
- Coordinating districtwide After School Education and Safety (ASES) programs
- Instructional leadership
- Curriculum support
- Literacy instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Program coordination
- Staff supervision
- Collaborative teaching
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability in teaching
- Classroom management
- Parent engagement
- Team building
- Capturing Kids Heart Champion
- Relationship building
- Standardized tests
- Literacy strategies
- Technology integration
- Lesson planning
- Emotional intelligence
- Materials sourcing
- Multimedia instruction
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Student engagement
- Classroom technology
- Positive reinforcement
- Multitasking and organization
- Group and individual instruction
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Project-based learning
- Cultural awareness
- Interactive learning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Individualized learning
- Parent-teacher communication
- Elementary education
- English as Second Language
- Reading instruction
- Spanish fluency
Certification
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
- Bilingual Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Credential
- Reading Recovery Teacher Certificates (English and Spanish)
Awards
- Teacher of the Year Award, 2021
- Outstanding Student Teacher Award, San Diego State University, 1992
Timeline
After School Education and Safety (ASES) Coordinator
El Centro Elementary School District
01.2014 - 01.2022
Instructional Resource Teacher
El Centro Elementary School District
01.2011 - 01.2018
Elementary School Teacher
El Centro Elementary School District
08.1992 - Current
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
San Diego State University
Reading Recovery Intervention Certificate - English and Spanish
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University