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Margarita Miranda
South Gate,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Aspire Public SchoolsHuntington Park
Teacher
08.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Synergy AcademicLos Angeles
ELD Assistant /Interim Teacher
08.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction to a classroom of 35 students average.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
The Help GroupCulver City
The Help Group- Instructional Aid
01.2020 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Downey Unified School DistrictDowney
Adult ESL Teacher/Teacher Intern
01.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Instructed students in using visuals, games and textbooks to improve writing, speaking and reading skills.
- Administered language and academic assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Established clear objectives for lessons and units to communicate objectives to 28 students per semester.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
- Offered one-on-one tutoring to improve student classroom performance, boosting overall performance
- Provided supportive, nurturing learning environment to encourage student responsibility
Education
University of Southern California Los Angeles
Master of Arts from TESOL
05.2020
Antioch UniversityLos Angeles
Master of Arts from Educational Leadership
05.2018
California State University Los AngelesLos Angeles
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
06.2009
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Planning and Coordination
- Google Workspace
- Self-Motivated
- Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Teacher
Aspire Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
ELD Assistant /Interim Teacher
Synergy Academic
08.2021 - 09.2022
The Help Group- Instructional Aid
The Help Group
01.2020 - 05.2020
Adult ESL Teacher/Teacher Intern
Downey Unified School District
01.2019 - 12.2019
University of Southern California
Master of Arts from TESOL
Antioch University
Master of Arts from Educational Leadership
California State University Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice