Maura Rojas
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional seeking position as Teacher. Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
08.2005 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet standards.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student achievement and participation.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Provided after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Teacher
LAUSD
Los Angeles, CA
07.1995 - 06.2005
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
CSU Northridge
Northridge06.2008
Teaching Credential - Education
CSU Dominguez Hills
Carson06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
UC Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.1994
Associate of Arts -
Long Beach City College
Long Beach06.1991
Skills
- Lesson Planning and Setting Learning Objectives
- Instructional Strategies and Differentiation
- Assessment Strategies and Guidance
- Student Monitoring and Constructive Feedback
- Positive Interactions and Learning Environment
- Educational Best Practices/Technologies Implementation/Interactive Media
- Faculty Meetings/Active Participation/Collaborative Relationships
- Community Relationships
- Enrichment Programs and Intervention Support
Certification
- Future Ready Certification, LAUSD
- Common Sense Educator, LAUSD
Timeline
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.2005 - Current
Teacher
LAUSD
07.1995 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
CSU Northridge
Teaching Credential - Education
CSU Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
UC Los Angeles
Associate of Arts -
Long Beach City College
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