LUKE CEJA
INDIO,CA
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with experience at Vanguard University of Southern California, skilled in individualized instruction and classroom management. Successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and real-world applications, fostering critical thinking and collaboration. Committed to creating a positive learning environment while effectively communicating with students, parents, and faculty.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Vanguard University Of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Increased students'' critical thinking skills through the implementation of group projects and problem-solving exercises.
- Created and taught multiple lessons that were carefully crafted according to district and state standards.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
Recreational Leader
Desert Recreational District
Indio, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Supervise 4th and 5th grade during after school hours
- Lead students through homework time, academic activities, physical education activities (SPARKS), arts and crafts, community building activities, and much more.
- Communicate with parents and guardians frequently.
- Communicate with school administrators to tailor activities to school needs.
- Communicate with team members to ensure student safety and satisfaction in the program.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA04-2024
Skills
- Individualized instruction
- Reporting requirements
- Behavioral modeling
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Curriculum planning
- Lesson planning
- Student tutoring
- Faculty collaboration
- Elementary education
- Technology integration
- Test administration
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Teacher
Vanguard University Of Southern California
01.2025 - Current
Recreational Leader
Desert Recreational District
07.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California Baptist University