Marina Morales
Panorama City,California
Summary
Seasoned Elementary School Teacher from Los Angeles Unified School District, adept in literacy instruction and curriculum development. Excelled in fostering inclusive environments, enhancing student academic growth through innovative multimedia instruction, and collaborative teamwork. Demonstrated exceptional ability in cultural awareness and empathy, significantly enriching student learning experiences.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, California
07.1996 - Current
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Guided students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Integrated literature into classroom lessons whenever possible.
- Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Taught accelerated literary programs to elementary school students by guiding heterogeneous small group instruction.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for students needing additional help.
- Fostered a classroom culture that supports diversity and inclusivity.
Education
EED - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA12-2025
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA12-2009
Bilingual Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University, Northridge
Northridge01-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA08-1995
Skills
- Multimedia instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Student assessment
- Active listening
- Group and individual instruction
- Multitasking and organization
- Empathy and patience
- Cultural awareness
- Technology integration
- Classroom management
- Conflict resolution
- Parent-teacher communication
- Relationship building
- Literacy instruction
- Lesson planning
- Literacy strategies
- Curriculum development
- Collaborative teamwork
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
07.1996 - Current
EED - Educational Leadership And Policy Studies
California State University Northridge
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
California State University Northridge
Bilingual Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge
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