Maria Rivera
Dinuba,CA
Summary
Educator with experience at Dinuba Unified School District in lesson planning and literacy strategies. Recognized for exceptional classroom management and fostering student engagement, leading to significant improvements in literacy rates. Proficient in Spanish and skilled in differentiated instruction, dedicated to utilizing individual strengths to enhance learning outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
DHS Utility Substitute
Dinuba Unified School District
Dinuba, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Record attendance, enforce rules regarding tardiness or absences, and complete incident reports when necessary.
- Manage classrooms of up to 35 students at once while maintaining order and discipline.
- Facilitate small group discussions among students about assigned topics or materials covered in class.
- Support individual students who need additional assistance on assignments or concepts taught in class.
- Requested frequently for substitute teaching due to exemplary referrals.
Substitute Teacher/Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Dinuba Unified School District
Dinuba, CA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Created engaging lesson plans tailored for kindergarten students.
- Executed the UFLI program for kindergarten students.
- Led focused reading sessions for small groups in kindergarten.
- Monitored classroom activities, maintained order within classes, and enforced established rules.
- Managed classroom environments to ensure a safe, and productive learning experience.
- Requested as a substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Dinuba Unified School District
Dinuba, CA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed lesson plans to introduce concepts in language arts, writing, mathematics, science and social studies.
- Worked with fellow 2nd grade teacher on developing curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques.
- Conducted individual and group instruction to address diverse learning needs in the areas of reading, writing, and math.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments, such as DRA and STAR.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, anchor charts, videos, and class discussions.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress using data collection methods such as formal assessment tools, anecdotal notes, rubrics.
- Attended professional development workshops on new teaching techniques and technologies.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
- Assisted in developing Individual Education Plans for special education students.
Substitute Teacher
Dinuba Unified School District
Dinuba, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided classroom instruction following regular teacher's lesson plans.
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
- Maintained classroom order and enforced school and class rules.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Reading Interventionalist Instructional Assistant
Dinuba Unified School District
Dinuba, CA
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Guided small groups of children in reading.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to support student success.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Fresno Pacific University
Visalia, CA05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Fresno Pacific University
Visalia, CA05-2021
Skills
- Reading and Writing Instruction
- UFLI Program Implementation
- Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Training
- Lesson Design Using UDL Principles
- Effective Reading Strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Assessment administration
- Effective Classroom Management
Affiliations
- Member of the Kiwanis Club since 2016
- Catechism Teacher at Saint Catherine of Sienna
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Received the highest scores in the Dinuba School District for second grade for ELA and Math (2022)along with my second grade colleague.
- Recipient of the Excellence in Education Award in 2014
Timeline
DHS Utility Substitute
Dinuba Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher/Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Dinuba Unified School District
08.2023 - 05.2024
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Dinuba Unified School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Dinuba Unified School District
08.2021 - 05.2022
Reading Interventionalist Instructional Assistant
Dinuba Unified School District
01.2021 - 08.2021
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Fresno Pacific University
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