Luisa Garcia Arnaut
Teacher Instructional Leader
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Team Leader experienced in directing activities in the SEI/ELL departments. Talented at developing strategies, setting goals and training employees. Confident and decisive when communicating goals and vision to succeed. First-class problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a teaching position. Ready to help team achieve school goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
District ELL Specialist
Yuma Union High School District #70
Yuma, AZ
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with the writing of district SEI Writing Curriculum
- Provided for the development, organization and implementation of district/school staff development activities for teachers in alignment with the Educational Plan for ELL Student Success to improve educational practices
SEI Instructional Leader
Yuma Union High School District (San Luis High)
San Luis, AZ
08.2019 - Current
- Helped teacher with implementation of different technologies such as Canvas and iLit to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Led regular meetings with team leaders and front-line staff to convey important operational information and new targets.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Communicated frequently with teachers, parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
AVID District Trained Facilitator
Yuma Union High School Dist. #70
Yuma, AZ
07.2019 - Current
- Trained district educators to implement student strategies for a college and career readiness culture.
- Scheduled and taught AVID Modules in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities for teachers and students.
- Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
- Performed continuous evaluations of AVID content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
AVID Site Team Teacher
San Luis High School
San Luis, AZ
07.2012 - Current
- As a Site Team member, I collaborated to promote and provide access to rigorous content and instruction and to develop a college-going culture for all students, by guiding the implementation and deepening of AVID’s four domains—instruction, systems, leadership, and culture on our campus.
- Develop and implement the goals in the Site Plan and creates individual commitment statements aligned to the goals. y Collected evidence to illustrate support for student access to, and success in, rigorous curriculum.
- Model and shares effective WICOR strategies and academic success skills across content areas.
- Analyze school and student data in order to provide relevant professional learning at their site.
- Set high expectations for all students, faculty, and parents in regard to student achievement and college readiness.
- Address equity issues/barriers on campus.
- Supports, at the secondary level, the needs of the AVID Elective
SEI Teacher (Structured English Immersion)
Yuma Union High School District SLHS
San Luis, AZ
08.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Conducted activities and lessons based on SEI/ELL teaching methodologies.
- Encouraged and engaged students to speak in English.
- Motivated students and used humor to induce a pleasant learning environment.
- Maximized students’ talk time through oral tests and presentations.
- Displayed excellent classroom management.
- Kept accurate records of student performance.
- Communicated with administration, as needed.
- Collaborated with other SEI teachers in district to maximize student achievement.
AVID Elective Teacher
YUHD #70
San Luis, AZ
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Encouraged students to develop perseverance mindset while teaching long-term visualization of success.
- Guided students through skillset self-discovery to navigate career and college decision processes.
- Prepared instructional materials and tutorial practice techniques for all subjects.
- Developed positive reinforcement techniques to provide feedback to students while building individual confidence levels.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ 08.1996 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Spanish Secondary Education
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 08.1999 - 05.2002
No Degree - Masters in School Counseling
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 05.2001 -
Skills
Critical Thinking
Teambuilding
Problem-Solving
Cultural Awareness
Flexible and Adaptable
Training and Development
Excellent Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
District ELL Specialist
Yuma Union High School District #70
08.2019 - Current
SEI Instructional Leader
Yuma Union High School District (San Luis High)
08.2019 - Current
AVID District Trained Facilitator
Yuma Union High School Dist. #70
07.2019 - Current
AVID Elective Teacher
YUHD #70
08.2014 - 05.2018
AVID Site Team Teacher
San Luis High School
07.2012 - Current
SEI Teacher (Structured English Immersion)
Yuma Union High School District SLHS
08.2007 - Current
No Degree - Masters in School Counseling
Northern Arizona University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Spanish Secondary Education
University of Arizona
08.1999 - 05.2002
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Arizona Western College
08.1996 - 05.1998