MARIA CALLES
Bakerseld
Summary
Dedicated Educator with a passion for furthering student learning and supporting educators. Experienced in classroom management, activity planning, and student engagement. Skilled in communication and collaboration with a commitment to creating a positive learning environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certificated Substitute Teacher
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
08.2025 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Certificated Substitute Teacher
Taft City School District
03.2025 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Activity Leader Substitute
Boys and Girls Club of Kern County
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Lead group games and activities to engage participants and promote social interaction.
- Collaborate with other staff to plan and implement activities that promote physical, emotional, and social development.
- Provide guidance and support to children, fostering their personal growth and development.
Expanded Learning Instructor
Wonderful College Prep Academy
09.2021 - 2023
- Managed and facilitated an expanded learning classroom with 20 students, creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Provided individualized instruction to elementary school students in various subjects.
- Collaborated with school staff and parents to address student needs and promote academic and personal growth.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom conducive to learning, ensuring school policy and procedure compliance.
- Assisted students with homework and projects to reinforce classroom content.
- Monitored and assessed student progress to adjust teaching strategies as needed.
Teacher Assistant
Delano Joint Union High School District
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Assisted in classroom organization and cleanliness, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
- Supported classroom teacher in maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Helped students with homework assignments and provided additional academic support as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University
05.2024
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Bakersfield College
05.2021
High School DIPLOMA - undefined
Cesar E. Chavez High School
01.2019
Skills
- Supervision
- Leadership
- Classroom Support
- Materials Management
- Communication and Empathy
- Organization and Eye for Detail
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Apps (Google Docs, Sheets, Classroom)
- Learning skills development
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Detailed instruction
LANGUAGES
Spanish | Intermediate
Timeline
Certificated Substitute Teacher
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
08.2025 - Current
Certificated Substitute Teacher
Taft City School District
03.2025 - Current
Activity Leader Substitute
Boys and Girls Club of Kern County
01.2024 - 03.2025
Expanded Learning Instructor
Wonderful College Prep Academy
09.2021 - 2023
Teacher Assistant
Delano Joint Union High School District
01.2019 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
Bakersfield College
High School DIPLOMA - undefined
Cesar E. Chavez High School
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University
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