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Maria D Franco

Downey,CA

Summary

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
  • Administrative Services Credential
  • Bilingual Added Authorization in Spanish

Timeline

Instructional Coach

LAUSD
08.2010 - 08.2013

Elementary School Teacher

Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
02.2002 - Current

Master of Arts - Educational Administration

California State University Northridge

Bachelor of Arts - Child Development

California State University Los Angeles
Maria D Franco