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Marissa Lujan

Spring Valley,CA

Summary

Committed educator specializing in curriculum development and emotional intelligence, enhancing student learning experiences through innovative teaching methods. Recognized for cultivating strong relationships with students and parents, resulting in improved academic and social outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

First Grade - Long Term Substitute

La Mesa School District
Spring Valley, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Implemented first-grade curriculum, enhancing learning experiences for students as a long-term substitute.

Facilitated holistic development of students, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth.

  • Reinforced positive behaviors, cultivating a supportive and engaging classroom environment.
  • Received positive feedback from parents, students, colleagues, and administrators on effectiveness of teaching methods.

Site Director

Say San Diego
San Diego, California
07.2008 - 07.2020
  • Fostered positive classroom environments through reinforcement of behavior rules and relationship-building actions, enhancing student engagement.
  • Maintained a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
  • Coordinated administrative tasks in school setting, delivering before and after school services along with preschool, ensuring alignment with San Diego Unified Schools curriculum and programming.
  • Engaged parents in student education by building strong relationships, promoting a collaborative support network for learners.

Education

M.D. - Master's in Education With An Emphasis in SEL

National Uniiverity
San Diego
08-2026

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD Emphasis -

National University
San Diego
04-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

San Diego State University
San Diego
12-2009

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
06-2005

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Parent engagement
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Educational technology
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Mathematics instruction
  • Special needs support
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Student engagement
  • Visual aids creation
  • Oral communication
  • Parent communication
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Assessment strategies
  • Literacy development
  • Verbal and written communication

Timeline

First Grade - Long Term Substitute

La Mesa School District
07.2023 - Current

Site Director

Say San Diego
07.2008 - 07.2020

M.D. - Master's in Education With An Emphasis in SEL

National Uniiverity

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD Emphasis -

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

San Diego State University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Grossmont College
Marissa Lujan