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Mario Alcala
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher- 9th Grade Math Teacher
Green Dot Public Schools
06.2000 - 06.2022
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Teacher -6th and 8th Grade Math/Science Teacher
Lennox School District
08.1996 - 06.2000
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Long Term Substitute
Long Beach School District
01.1996 - 06.1996
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Teacher's Assistant
Lennox School District
08.1987 - 01.1996
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
Education
Math Supplemental - Completed Math Courses For A Math Supplemental
06.2011
Mathematics Teacher Education
06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Sudies
12.1995
No Degree - Liberal Sudies
12.1990
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Group Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Community involvement
- FLUENT IN Spanish and English
Accomplishments
-Founding Teacher ( Started a school in Inglewood with 5 teachers, now there's approximately 700 teachers.)
-Founder of one of the first teachers union for a charter school.
Grade Level Leader- organiza and facilitate meetings with all 9th grade teachers. Organized parent conferences.
Department Chair- Met with every math teacher, order curriculum, such as books and any materials that teachers might need.
Discipline Review Board Member- Review and recommend students contracts, suspension or expulsion from the school.
Schools Safe and civil member-Designed and conducted professional development workshops for the staff.
Interests
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Teacher- 9th Grade Math Teacher - Green Dot Public Schools
06.2000 - 06.2022
Teacher -6th and 8th Grade Math/Science Teacher - Lennox School District
08.1996 - 06.2000
Long Term Substitute - Long Beach School District
01.1996 - 06.1996
Teacher's Assistant - Lennox School District
08.1987 - 01.1996
University of California Los Angeles - Math Supplemental, Completed Math Courses For A Math Supplemental
National University - , Mathematics Teacher Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Sudies
El Camino College - No Degree, Liberal Sudies
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