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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Certification
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Dr. Lyana Guevara

Educator
Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.


Great at planning and running entertaining programs as accomplished camp manager. Offers record of success in increasing participation with empowered staff and fresh offerings for new interests. Excels and handling back-end paperwork, finances and supply management.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
3
Certifications
1
Language

Work History

Arizona Science Center
Phoenix, AZ

Camp Innovation Onsite Manager
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted program director with developing and conducting staff training for all incoming and returning CAMP INNOVATION staff.
  • In running the day-to-day operations of Camp Innovation Summer Camp, including purchasing materials, packing, and curriculum writing.
  • Worked with various staff within the organization to expand programming reach across the state, including creating partnerships with school districts, creating partnerships with pre-service teacher programs across the state including Arizona State University Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and Arizona State University Educational Studies.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry parents.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Wrote an onsite CAMP INNOVATION employee handbook to support the development of staff for future camp sessions.
  • Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
  • Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
  • Liaised with food service managers and cooks with respect to food-related program requirements.
  • Established operating budget for camp and controlled expenditures.
  • Collaborated with HR on hiring and onboarding staff, managing onboarding documents and payroll oversight.
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
  • Managed camp operations for Arizona Science Center serving over 200 campers each day.

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Clinical Assistant Professor and Site Lead
08.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview


  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
  • Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
  • Facilitated mock job interviews for student skill-building and promoted potential networking opportunities.
  • Planned and implemented engaging lectures and activities for college-level students.
  • Collaborated with Secondary Education instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning by developing and presenting curriculum and resources across various courses and workshops.
  • Directly responsible for supervising and mentoring 10 residents in the fall, 27 in the spring by conducting performance assessments, walk-throughs, providing coaching sessions, and informal site visits.
  • Supported 57 interns in the fall, 22 in the spring by providing feedback on micro teach lessons and lesson plans.
  • Taught two sections of SED 478, two sections of TEL 355, and one section of TEL 366.

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Adjunct Faculty
01.2013 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
  • Courses taught Spring Semester of 2022-One section of EED 411 Math Education in the Elementary Classroom in person and one section of EED 410 Science Education in the Elementary Classroom.
  • Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
  • Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
  • Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
  • Demonstrated superb organization skills in classroom and with student records with specific attention to school policies for documentation.
  • Examined and critiqued course material while incorporating instructor-specific policies.
  • Studied program needs and enhanced content and teaching methods to better communicate material.
  • Used variety of instructional methodologies and technology to keep methods courses interesting and engaging.
  • Courses taught Fall Semester of 2021-Two sections of Science Education in the Elementary Classroom in person.
  • Courses taught Spring Semester of 2019-One section of SCN 300 Foundations of Environmental Education online and one section of SCN 494 Project WILD in person.
  • Courses taught Fall Semester of 2019-One section of SCN 294/494 Biodiversity and Conservation online.
  • Courses taught Spring Semester of 2013-One section of EED 410 Science Education in the Elementary Classroom in person and one section of Science Teaching in person.

Arizona Science Center
Phoenix, AZ

Camp Innovation Logistics Coordinator
05.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Supported Camp Innovation Director in running the day-to-day operations of Camp Innovation Summer Camp, including purchasing materials, packing, and curriculum writing.
  • Supported the facilitation of various offsite camps in the state, including setting up hotel accommodations and purchasing meals.
  • Worked with various Arizona Science center staff to expand programming reach across the state, including creating partnerships with school districts, creating partnerships with pre-service teacher programs across the state.
  • Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
  • Advised camp management of camper-related issues and helped to formulate targeted resolution plans.
  • Safeguarded campers, providing general first aid and distributing medication to children as directed.
  • Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.

Madison Elementary School District
Phoenix, AZ

Guest Teacher
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Guest teacher at various school sites in both a certified educator role and as a para-professional in special education self-contained classrooms.
  • Instructed students in lesson plans that had been created by teacher.
  • Filled in for ill, vacationing or serving classroom teachers faced with jury duty or other demands.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.

Tempe Elementary School District
Tempe, AZ

Certified Teacher
07.2014 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Grades Taught: 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance
  • Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds
  • Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods
  • Mentored and supervised 8 student teachers and 3 interns from various institutions, including Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, and Arizona Christian.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Arizona Science Center
Phoenix, AZ

Camp Monitor/Informal Supervisor/STEM Instructor
01.2010 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Communicated between the extension campsites and Science Center Staff when managing offsite Camp Innovation Summer Camp programs
  • Ran the day-to-day operations of Camp Innovation Summer Camp programs as the acting onsite supervisor, including but not limited to: answering parent questions, dealing with behavior issues, resolving material needs, monitoring camp daily activities, and filling in for instructors as needed
  • Taught STEM lessons/workshops to Science Center visitors in a workshop for mixed audiences
  • Assisted with Overnight Programs held at the Science Center and educated new staff on the guidelines and protocols mandated by Science Center administration
  • Wrote curriculum for the Girl Scouts of America and Boy Scouts Badge workshops.
  • Documented activities, injuries and accidents to inform parents and maintain consistent records.
  • Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.

Chandler School District
Chandler, AZ

CATS Teacher
10.2013 - 07.2014

Job overview

  • Grade taught: Gifted 1st grade
  • Sourced materials and information to create a positive environment to meet the exceptional needs of gifted students
  • Attended workshops, conferences, and continuing education classes to learn the latest trends in gifted education
  • Expanded, enriched, and accelerated district curriculum as appropriate for advanced learners
  • Created and maintained a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning environment for gifted students
  • Worked with fellow teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve support for diverse students
  • Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.

Education

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Doctor of Education from Teaching And Learning, Adult Education
04.2019 - 02.2023

University Overview

  • Inducted into Alpha Chi
  • Dissertation: College Students Coping with Transition-Related Stressors: An Interpretative Phenomenological Study-In Progress as for partial fulfillment for the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education at Grand Canyon University.
  • Relevant Coursework: Adult Learning Theory - Cognitive Coaching- Transformational Learning- Worldview and Adult Learning- Coaching, Mentoring and Collaboration-Globalization, Innovation, and Change- Applications of Adult Learning.
  • 3.79 GPA

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Master of Arts from Curriculum and Instruction in Gifted Education
01.2017 - 05.2018

University Overview

  • 3.92 GPA
  • Relevant Coursework: Testing & Measurement in Gifted Education-Teaching the Gifted Learner-Learning and Instruction of the Gifted Learner-Advising the Gifted Learner.

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction-Professional Studies
08.2006 - 12.2008

University Overview

  • 3.89GPA
  • Relevant Coursework: Principles of Curriculum & Instruction-Classroom Management-Structured English Immersion-Gifted Education
  • Study Abroad: Egypt, Galapagos, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Science from General Agribusiness
08.2000 - 05.2004

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework: Agribusiness Management-Marketing-Writing for Professions-Finance
  • Pre-Veterinary Club Officer

Skills

Staff Management

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Additional Information

Additional Information
  • HONORS AND AWARDS (2022) Grand Canyon University-Alpha Chi Inductee (2018) Tempe Sister Cities- Teacher Exchange Participant to Trollhattan, Sweden (2018) Arizona State University- iTeachELLS Ambassador (2018) Arizona State University- Outstanding Mentor Teacher (2008) Arizona State University- Graduate Student of the Year (2008) Tempe Elementary School District-Recognition for Bravery by School Board (2006) National Honor Society-Recognized member

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • (2022) Grand Canyon University-Alpha Chi Inductee
  • (2022) Maricopa County Master Naturalist
  • (2018) Tempe Sister Cities- Teacher Exchange Participant to Trollhattan, Sweden
  • (2018) Arizona State University- iTeachELLS Ambassador
  • (2018) Arizona State University- Outstanding Mentor Teacher
  • (2008) Arizona State University- Graduate Student of the Year
  • (2008) Tempe Elementary School District-Recognition for Bravery by School Board
  • (2006) National Honor Society-Recognized member

Certification

• Arizona Department of Education Standard Elementary Education K-8

Timeline

Camp Innovation Onsite Manager
Arizona Science Center
12.2022 - Current
Clinical Assistant Professor and Site Lead
Arizona State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Camp Innovation Logistics Coordinator
Arizona Science Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Guest Teacher
Madison Elementary School District
01.2021 - Current
Grand Canyon University
Doctor of Education from Teaching And Learning, Adult Education
04.2019 - 02.2023
Arizona State University
Master of Arts from Curriculum and Instruction in Gifted Education
01.2017 - 05.2018

• Arizona Department of Education Provisional Gifted Endorsement

01-2017
Certified Teacher
Tempe Elementary School District
07.2014 - 08.2021
CATS Teacher
Chandler School District
10.2013 - 07.2014
Adjunct Faculty
Arizona State University
01.2013 - 05.2022
Camp Monitor/Informal Supervisor/STEM Instructor
Arizona Science Center
01.2010 - 01.2017

• Arizona Department of Education Standard Elementary Education K-8

01-2008

• Arizona Department of Education Structured English Immersion, K-8

01-2008
Arizona State University
Master of Arts from Curriculum And Instruction-Professional Studies
08.2006 - 12.2008
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science from General Agribusiness
08.2000 - 05.2004
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