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Luis Quintanilla
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic and aspiring educator with 3+ years of classroom and teaching experience with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction, guidance, and mentorship to students to create positive classroom environments and culture for students to achieve academic success and their lifelong goals within the classroom and beyond.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Work History
Garden Grove Unified School DistrictGarden Grove, CA
Substitute Teacher
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Substituted 4-5 days per week across many schools, classrooms and grade levels.
- Managed classrooms of 20+ students, engaging students and using methods to promote and maintain classroom etiquette and discipline.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Santa Ana Unified School DistrictSanta Ana, CA
AVID Tutor
08.2020 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Collaborated with other tutors and teachers to aid students of various grade levels (9th-12th) with homework, classwork, college and financial aid applications, scholarships, and other academic work.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported planning and preparation for culturally diverse class sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Served as academic and social resource for high school students, leading writing process improvements, study skills, note-taking, test-taking skills and overall stress management.
CSU Fullerton Department Of American StudiesFullerton, CA
Editor
08.2019 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines
CSU Fullerton Department Of American StudiesFullerton, CA
Teaching Assistant Intern
08.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Facilitated small group discussions, aided/led lectures and discussions with Instructor guidance.
- Attended meetings with instructor to discuss performance, lesson plans for next class, about teaching strategies and pedagogy.
- Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted teacher with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
CSU Fullerton Department Of HistoryFullerton, CA
Editor-in-Chief
08.2016 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Facilitated with faculty advisor with syllabus creation, classroom management and often led discussions in classroom instruction.
- Collaborated alongside advisor and staff to manage deadlines, academic performance, support for our editorial team, and grading for our editorial class.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Facilitated and assisted in classroom lectures with guidance from faculty advisor and established professional and engaging environment for both students and editorial team.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Supported and encouraged editorial board to provide independent and objective advice, opinions and perspectives to enhance publication.
- Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
Education
California State University - FullertonFullerton, CA
Master of Arts from American Studies
05.2022
University Overview
- GPA: 3.67
- Relevant Coursework: Race in American Culture, Public Memory, American West in Symbolism and Myth, Southern California Culture, Search for Community, Film Theory & Criticism, SOCI 501T: Topics in Societal Structure and Process: Crime, Justice, and Inequality
- Professional Development: AMST 596: Teaching Tutorial
California State University - FullertonFullerton, CA
Bachelor of Arts from History and American Studies
05.2018
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: World War I, Food and American Culture, Modern European History, History of Latin American Civilizations, California Cultures, Religions of the World, American Culture & Ethnography.
- Professional Development: Educational Technologies for Secondary Teachers, The Teaching Experience: Participation, Developing Literacy in Secondary Schools
- Phi Alpha Theta, Theta Pi Chapter Member
- History Student Association Member
Skills
- Instructional Technology
- Computer Proficiency
- Community Engagement
- Different Learning Styles
- Curriculum Planning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Lesson Planning
- Empathy
- Critical Thinking
- Dependability
- Teamwork
Accomplishments
- Recognition of Outstanding Service from the Department of History and Phi-Alpha Theta, Theta-Pi chapter as Managing Editor and Editor in Chief.
- Attended the Southwest Social Science Association Conference in 2014 and 2015 to present “How to Start up an Academic Journal” for schools across the country looking to launch their journal in a digital and physical space.
- Attended at CSU San Marco’s Humanities and Arts Graduate Conference in April 2019 and presented "Hiding in Plain Sight: A Historical and Cultural Study of Gay Communities in America." It is general overview of LGBTQIA+ history and the development of communities and safe spaces in a historical context and experiences, attempting to shift the pedagogy and research regarding queer theories and text within academic settings and classrooms.
Affiliations
- Member of Phi Alpha Theta, Theta Pi Chapter for CSU Fullerton’s Department of History.
- Member of CSU Fullerton’s History Student Association.
Certification
- Certified Social Science Teacher, Azusa Pacific University - January 2023 to May 2024
Software
Presentation Software (InDesign, iMovie, Adobe, Canva)
Word Processing
Data Analysis
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Garden Grove Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
AVID Tutor
Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2020 - 10.2022
Editor
CSU Fullerton Department Of American Studies
08.2019 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant Intern
CSU Fullerton Department Of American Studies
08.2019 - 12.2019
Editor-in-Chief
CSU Fullerton Department Of History
08.2016 - 05.2018
California State University - Fullerton
Master of Arts from American Studies
California State University - Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts from History and American Studies
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