MARIAH C. LORA
Downey,CA
Summary
Dedicated lifelong learner and former collegiate athlete, committed to leveraging education and athletics as transformative tools for building character, confidence, and community. Focused on fostering environments where every student feels valued, capable, and motivated to excel, with an emphasis on creating inclusive and equitable systems. Aspiring educator and coach, with the ultimate goal of serving as a principal or superintendent who champions student empowerment academically and athletically. Driven by a vision of shaping future leaders who thrive in diverse settings, both in the classroom and beyond.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ILT Lead
English Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), Ednovate Charter Schools
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitate data-driven collaboration across English departments to strengthen literacy instruction, align curriculum to state and AP standards, and support teacher growth through feedback and shared best practices.
Team Member
Innovation Team | Ednovate Charter Schools
01.2025 - Current
- Selected for a network-wide Innovation Team advancing Ednovate’s post-pandemic “Reimagine” strategy. Lead development and implementation of the Whole-Child Report Card, contributing to curriculum coherence and system-level instructional decision-making.
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach, Girls & Boys Basketball | USC Hybrid H.S.
01.2025 - Current
- Lead the girls basketball program in skill development, design structured practice plans, and foster team accountability while promoting confidence, sportsmanship, and leadership on and off the court.
English/AP Lang. Teacher
Ednovate: USC Hybrid High School
01.2024 - Current
Summer Program Teacher
Lindbergh Elementary School (Think Together Program)
06.2021 - 08.2021
Education
Masters of Art in Teaching - USC Rossier
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CABA English - Presidential Honors & Athlete
University of La Verne
La Verne, CAAssociate of Arts Degree - Highest Honors
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA07.2019
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
Accomplishments
- Rising Star Teacher of the Year (2025)
- USC Rossier Commencement Speaker (2024)
- USC Rossier Resident Scholar Recipient (2024)
- English Department Scholar Recipient, ULV (2023)
CONTACT
- Phone: (562) 202-1026
- Email: Mlora@uschybridhigh.org
Timeline
ILT Lead
English Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), Ednovate Charter Schools
01.2025 - Current
Team Member
Innovation Team | Ednovate Charter Schools
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach, Girls & Boys Basketball | USC Hybrid H.S.
01.2025 - Current
English/AP Lang. Teacher
Ednovate: USC Hybrid High School
01.2024 - Current
Summer Program Teacher
Lindbergh Elementary School (Think Together Program)
06.2021 - 08.2021
BA English - Presidential Honors & Athlete
University of La Verne
Associate of Arts Degree - Highest Honors
Cerritos College
Masters of Art in Teaching - USC Rossier
University of Southern California