Lynn Okamura
Placentia,CA
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Orange Unified School District
Anaheim Hills, CA
07.1997 - Current
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
National University
La Jolla, CA06-1998
Bachelor of Arts - History
California, State University, Fullerton
Fullerton01-1994
Skills
- Flexible and adaptive
- Excellent classroom management
- Testing and grading
- Quizzes, tests, and exams
- Student-centered learning
- Performance assessments
Timeline
Teacher
Orange Unified School District
07.1997 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - History
California, State University, Fullerton