Michael Sesma
Southgate,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and adaptable teacher with valuable experience in classroom management, performance evaluation and lesson planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student centered, academic facilitator and motivational coach competent at performing independently or as a member of a teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher (5th Grade Independent Studies + In Person)
Paramount Unified School District
Paramount
08.2021 - Current
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Instructed groups of up to 8 students and provided individual support.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Created schedules and lesson plans for 5th-grade mathematics to increase student interest and participation.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
- Administered formal and informal assessments to assess student understanding of material.
- Used Schoology, Synergy, NWEA, to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Documented attendance, assignments, grades, and participation for over 30 students.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Tutored students through challenges and issues in project and assignment completion.
- Navigated technical difficulties in organizing virtual classrooms, adapting lessons where necessary and supporting students in accessing lessons successfully.
- Hosted extended learning opportunities clubs like ukulele club, basketball club, and soccer club.
- Collaborated with colleagues as a member of the AVID site team.
Summer School Teacher (Algebra 2)
Paramount Unified School District
Paramount, CA
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom activities to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that foster critical thinking.
- Provided individualized support to students, addressing diverse learning needs effectively.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback, enabling students to make continuous improvements.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement strategies, cultivating an inclusive and respectful learning community.
Student Teacher (5th Grade)
Kaetlin McDonald
Paramount, CA
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Supported students outside of classroom environments by contributing to assemblies, athletic events and special performances.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement and preventive discipline.
- Reviewed faculty handbooks, regional curricula and student guides to formulate deep understanding of duties and student expectations.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted students by providing tutoring and supplemental materials.
- Collected homework assignments and graded papers and projects.
Student Teacher (Kindergarten)
Margaret Olmedo
Downey, CA
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Pursued every opportunity to grow abilities and take on increasing responsibility.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to communicate student progress and important information.
- Facilitated developmentally appropriate daily activities for students.
- Collaborated with peers to enhance work environment and support instructional planning.
- Adapted instructional strategies to meet student needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09-2026
Certificate of Completion - PLTW Launch Classroom Teacher Training
Project Lead The Way
Online11-2025
No Degree - Enhancing School Community
AVID Summer Institue
San Diego06-2025
No Degree - Elementary 3-6 Completion Badge
AVID Summer Institute
Anaheim, CA08-2023
Certificate of Completion - Certificate of Achievement
Bob And Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia07-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University
Long Beach, CA01-2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA01-2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Lynwood High School
Lynwood, CA01-2013
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Organizational Abilities
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Multimedia Integration
- Grading Procedures
- Small Group Leadership
- AVID Implementation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Technology
- Scheduling
- Implementing District Standards
- Parent-teacher communication
- Remote Assistance
Certification
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (Cleared)
- Certificate of Clearance
- English Single Subject Authorization
- Social Sciences Single Subject Authorization
languages
English (Native or Bilingual)
Spanish (Professional Working)
Timeline
Classroom Teacher (5th Grade Independent Studies + In Person)
Paramount Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Summer School Teacher (Algebra 2)
Paramount Unified School District
06.2021 - 07.2021
Student Teacher (5th Grade)
Kaetlin McDonald
01.2020 - 04.2020
Student Teacher (Kindergarten)
Margaret Olmedo
09.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Cerritos College
High School Diploma - undefined
Lynwood High School
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Certificate of Completion - PLTW Launch Classroom Teacher Training
Project Lead The Way
No Degree - Enhancing School Community
AVID Summer Institue
No Degree - Elementary 3-6 Completion Badge
AVID Summer Institute
Certificate of Completion - Certificate of Achievement
Bob And Marion Wilson Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg