MARGARITA MIRANDA
South Gate,CA
Summary
Educator, experienced in offering positive and nurturing learning environments to foster language development. Dedicated to assisting students in growing, developing and grasping the material. Familiar with group and individual language instructional strategies, recordkeeping and student safety policies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Cross Country Education
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Interim Spanish Teacher
Synergy Quantum Academy
01.2022 - Current
- Planning and implementing Spanish teaching strategies
- Giving classroom instruction to the students as per the schedule
- Developing teaching materials as required/ to meet needs of students with IEPs
- Conversing with students in the Spanish language only
- Ensuring that the students' pronunciations are accurate
- Suggesting improvements in the class session for struggling students
- Researching on modern teaching methods and techniques
- Attend parent conferences
- Assisted in outside school events
- Performing clerical tasks as and when required.
Instructional Assistant
Synergy Quantum Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Assist the teacher(s) in preparing materials, teaching aids, bulletin boards and equipment for direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing, and/or grouping materials supporting instructional activities planned by the teacher
- Provide support to newcomer students in the subjects of Geometry, U.S
- History, World History, Chemistry, Honors Engineering, English etc
- Assist during covid testing distribution
- Serve as Interpreter -English/Spanish during IEP meetings/ parent conferences
- Host tutoring office hours.
Secondary Teacher (Intern)
Downey Adult School
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds
- Maintained a positive and professional classroom environment throughout the school year
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education
- Assist and support program faculty in implementing daily lessons.
Substitute Spanish Teacher
St. James Elementary School
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Graduate Program Assistant
University Of Southern California, USC
09.2014 - 11.2016
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism
- Answered incoming calls, processed requests and relayed messages to appropriate personnel
- Worked closely with the manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
Education
Master of Arts : TESOL -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06.2021
Master of Arts : Education -
Antioch University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2018
Certification : Language Interpretation And Translation -
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2014
Bachelor of Science : Criminal Justice -
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2009
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Teacher Education
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Instructional Materials Preparation
- Progress Monitoring
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Growth Mindset
- Curriculum Development
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student Records Management
Certification
California State University Los Angele, 2012, Interpreter Training - [1.5 years ]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Cross Country Education
08.2023 - Current
Interim Spanish Teacher
Synergy Quantum Academy
01.2022 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Synergy Quantum Academy
08.2021 - Current
Secondary Teacher (Intern)
Downey Adult School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Substitute Spanish Teacher
St. James Elementary School
09.2016 - 01.2018
Graduate Program Assistant
University Of Southern California, USC
09.2014 - 11.2016
Master of Arts : TESOL -
University of Southern California
Master of Arts : Education -
Antioch University Los Angeles
Certification : Language Interpretation And Translation -
California State University Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science : Criminal Justice -
California State University Los Angeles
California State University Los Angele, 2012, Interpreter Training - [1.5 years ]
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