Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Luis Quintanilla

Santa Ana,CA

Summary

Experienced 1+ years professional and educator with a proven track record of creating dynamic and inclusive classroom experiences that foster student success. Skilled in utilizing a wide range of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs, resulting in comprehensive understanding of the material. Recognized for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, emphasizing critical thinking and effective communication skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ethnic Studies Teacher

Inglewood Unified School Distirct
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environments.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.

Coach

Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
  • Developed strong relationships with players' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
  • Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment.
  • Conducted workshops on nutrition and mental health for athletes, contributing to their overall well-being and performance.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Garden Grove Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering positive learning environment and encouraging personal growth.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.

Student Teacher

Azusa Pacific University
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
  • Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.

Education

Social Science Teaching Credential -

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
06.2024

Master of Arts - American Studies

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - History/American Studies

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Instructional Technology
  • Student Academic Guidance
  • Strong Organizational Abilities
  • Group Learning Engagement
  • Effective Lesson Planning

  • Targeted Teaching Strategies
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Inspiring Student Engagement

Certification

  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
  • Social Science Teaching Credential with ELAS Authorization


Affiliations

  • Member of Phi Alpha Theta, Theta Pi Chapter Historical Honor Society for CSU Fullerton's Department of History.
  • Acting Secretary of Inglewood High School Site Counsel
  • Active Teacher for Early College SAT Prep Course

Accomplishments

  • Represented Azusa Pacific University at the Fall 2023 BranchED Cohort Convening in Atlanta, GA for Branch Alliance for Educational Diversity: Building a Transformation Toolbox for Teacher Candidates.
  • Recipient of the Alice V. Watkins Scholarship for the School of Education at Azusa Pacific University in 2023.
  • Recipient of Azusa Pacific University's School of Education Student Teacher Scholarship in 2024.
  • Contributed to Inglewood High School achieving WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accreditation by leading a team in drafting assigned sections and providing critical editing and revision support for the accreditation document.
  • Employed diverse learning activities and differentiated techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.

Timeline

Ethnic Studies Teacher

Inglewood Unified School Distirct
09.2024 - Current

Student Teacher

Azusa Pacific University
01.2024 - 05.2024

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Garden Grove Unified School District
08.2022 - 06.2024

Coach

Santa Ana Unified School District
08.2021 - Current

Social Science Teaching Credential -

Azusa Pacific University

Master of Arts - American Studies

California State University - Fullerton

Bachelor of Arts - History/American Studies

California State University - Fullerton