Luz Maria Deusch
Montebello,CA
Summary
Dedicated and resourceful educator with over twenty years experience teaching K-12 students, and serving the community as a committed Girl Scout Troop leader with a goal to help build courage and confidence. Skilled in developing a supportive partnership with both the girls and their families. Success in developing engaging activities, coordinating events and Gold Award mentorship.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Garvey School District
02.2020 - Current
- Delivered lesson plans to up to 30 students , established continuation of student learning, reinforced core concepts.
- Adapted quickly to variety of subjects in grades K-12 and teaching styles and ad hoc lesson plans. Presented information effectively to students without interrupting lesson plan schedule.
- Administered ELPAC testing for K-2 student via Zoom.
IHSS Care Provider
DEPT. OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
09.2012 - 01.2023
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to recipient.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Montebello Unified School District
12.2003 - 06.2009
- Delivered and fulfilled short and long term K-12 teaching assignments in multiple subject classrooms and high school language arts throughout district schools.
- Effectively taught classes up to 30 students and established regard as flexible and dependable amongst colleagues.
- Communicated successfully with on site staff and parents in briefing them on daily activities in absence of teacher.
Family Partnership Case Manager
ABC Child Development
02.2000 - 01.2020
- Successfully managed 60 student/family cases for Azteca State Head-Start and Pre-School Program.
- Established family engagement for school readiness by customizing goals and objectives for participants.
- Advocated and increased number of families obtaining social services including health insurance, public assistance, and various other community resources.
Elementary School Teacher K-2
Santa Ana Unified School District
09.1996 - 06.2000
- Implemented district standards of bilingual education program and created supplementary materials and themes.
- Successfully assessed student learning progress and comprehension in math, reading and ELD with routine tests.
- Collaborated in team teaching ELD (ELL) with Special Education teachers.
- Excellent communication with students and parents to support achieving academic success.
- Established strong classroom management in classes of 25 students
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UC Irvine
Irvine, CADesignated Adult Education Credential -
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA09.2018
Early Childhood Education Certificate
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA06.2015
Skills
- Girl Scout Leader Troop 5631
- Strength in Parent Education and Communication
- K-12 Lesson/Activity Planning
- Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish
- Extensive Community Service Volunteer
- Classroom Management
- Case manager for 60 families
- Enrollment/Recruitment
- Cultural Competence
- Proficiency in Microsoft/G-suites (Powerpoint, Word, Docs, Excel)
Volunteer Experience
Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles Sep 2012 - Present
Troop Leader 5631/Awards Mentor Monterey Park, CA
- Succeeded in upholding organization standards by guiding 12 girls in recognizing their core values to become goal oriented and outstanding community leaders.
- Mentored 8 scouts in Gold Award projects that led to community events to bring awareness of social issues such as Human Trafficking, financial literacy, special needs classrooms etc.
- Trained scouts on project development in order to form strong partnerships supporting local community agencies by teaching executive functioning skills. Facilitated in take-action activities such as GS cookie sales, food, clothes, hygiene kit drives.
- Shadowed/mentored with the Gold Award Committee for the Arcadia Service Center.
St.Thomas Aquinas Church Sep 2022 - Present
Religious Education Catechist Monterey Park, CA
- Currently teach 20 first and second grade children a basic understanding of Catholic teachings, scripture and traditions.
- Design and structure experiences for students that help grow their personal faith and spirituality.
Certification
- Certified Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Survivor Advocate
- ELPAC Certified in K-2
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Garvey School District
02.2020 - Current
IHSS Care Provider
DEPT. OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
09.2012 - 01.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Montebello Unified School District
12.2003 - 06.2009
Family Partnership Case Manager
ABC Child Development
02.2000 - 01.2020
Elementary School Teacher K-2
Santa Ana Unified School District
09.1996 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UC Irvine
Designated Adult Education Credential -
UCLA
Early Childhood Education Certificate
UCLA
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