Dedicated elementary school teacher with a strong focus on lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction. Proven ability to enhance student engagement and support diverse learning needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
02.2002 - Current
Designed engaging lesson plans catering to diverse learning styles.
Facilitated classroom activities that promoted social skills and teamwork among students.
Implemented assessment tools for regular evaluation of student progress.
Collaborated with parents to identify and support student performance and needs.
Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices in classroom management.
Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching strategies.
Conducted assessments of student performance, providing targeted feedback to foster student growth.
Instructional Coach
LAUSD
Los Angeles, California
08.2010 - 08.2013
Delivered demonstration lessons emphasizing standards-based instruction and evidence-based strategies.
Facilitated academic engagement by checking for understanding aligned to grade-level standards, enhancing student comprehension.
Provided direct feedback to teachers, fostering reflection on instructional practices.
Supported teachers in implementing district-adopted materials and instructional strategies for diverse learners.
Promoted literacy and numeracy through modeling, co-teaching, and observing best practices to support teacher development.
Collaborated with educators to analyze formative assessment data, driving continuous improvement in instructional strategies.
Enhanced teacher capacity to deliver standards-based instruction using a multi-tiered approach.
Utilized technology tools to enrich lesson planning and facilitate student engagement.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA
08-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2002
Skills
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Curriculum development
Instructional design
Differentiated instruction
Literacy instruction
Assessment strategies
Data analysis
Certification
National Board Certification/ Literacy: Reading-Language Arts