Miriam Vela-Sanchez
La Quinta,CA
Summary
Dedicated and diligent educator with over 17 years of experience in delivering strategic instruction to a diverse population of students with distinctive proficiency levels. Capacitated in developing data-driven results curriculum for grades 9th -12th. Extensive training and background on accommodating and modifying curriculum to serve the needs of culturally, racially, and socio-economically disadvantage students. Self-motivated educator to improve the connection between classroom instruction and real-world skills for students' academic and career success. Deeply devoted to build strong bonds with students, connections with parents, and collaboration with colleagues to improve students' emotional, psychological well-being and educational outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Coachella Valley High School
Coachella Valley High School
Thermal, CA
09.2016 - Current
- Currently teaching courses under CTE Academy; English II, III and IV.
- Familiarized with Common Core English and ELD standards, AME and CTE standards.
- Experienced in teaching 9th-12th curriculum, ELD levels 1-5, ESL levels 1-3, and Spanish 1-3.
- Trained in different reading, writing, and online programs: reciprocal reading, coral reading, monitoring comprehension, partner reading, Thinking Maps, Jane Schaffer Writing, Multiple Intelligences, Writing to the Future, Avid strategies, Eld strategies, English AP language and Literature, Apex, Cyber High, Rosetta Stone & Burlington.
- Experienced in Proctoring State Test Assessments: AP, PSAT, CASSP
- Competent in writing lesson plans using common core and ELD standards and creating curriculum.
- Proficient on diverse teaching strategies
- Knowledgeable in different classroom management procedures and behavioral theories.
ASB Advisor
CVUSD
Thermal, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Facilitate school events with the help of Athletics coordinator
- Create different types of fundraising events for school events
- Coach students on leadership skills and problem solving
- Encourage students to create events in school grounds to promote student and teacher engagement.
Migrant Education Program Speech & Debate Lead
CVUSD
Thermal, CA
01.2018 - Current
- Develop lesson plans targeting students’ writing, listening, and speaking skills in both languages; English and Spanish
- Coach and train students for regional and state competitions
- Compete at regional and state level in Migrant Speech and Debate completion
- 2019-2023 Won first place at regional level
Newcomers Academy
CVUSD
Thermal, CA
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered English Instruction after school for ELD students
- Provide students with language and emotional support
- Tutored students in their homework assignments from different classes
- Analyzed pre and post ELD test in order to guide instruction.
Outdoor Ed Team Leader (Mini-Corps)
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supervised, lead, and run outdoor ed campsite with over 100 students and 12 mini-corp instructors
- Supervised, coached, and evaluated outdoor ed instructors.
Coachella Adult School
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Taught ESL 1 to adults ages, 18-60
- Created daily lesson plans for non-English Speakers targeting reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills
- Used different teaching strategies to provide students with many opportunities in the acquisition of the English language
- Worked closely with ESL standards and Casas Standards.
Education
PSYD (Doctor of Psychology) - Clinical Child Psychology
Cal Southern
Long Beach, CA11-2023
Master’s in Education Curriculum and Instruction -
05.2012
Single-Subject Credential: EnglishSpanish qualifications -
Bachelor’s Degree: English & Spanish -
Skills
- Bilingual and Billeterate in English and Spanish
- First Aid
- First Aid/CPR
- Organizational Skills
- Google Drive
- Team Building
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- Relationship Building
Other Job titles
Parent Involvement Group (FIAT)|CVHS Thermal,CA|Sep 2018-Mar 2019
Union Representative|CVUSD Thermal,CA|Sep.2010-April, 2012
ELD Summer ELD Lead / CVHS, Thermal, CA| April, 2007
ELD Curriculum Development |CVUSD Thermal, CA| April,2007
Additional Education
- Doctor of Psychology (PSYD), 04/2018, 08/2023, Chapman University, Palm Desert, CA
- Masters Degree in Education- concentration in Curriculum and instruction, 2010, 2011, Cal State San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA
- Teaching credential Program, 2006, 2008, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA
- BA in English and Spanish, 2001, 2006, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA, Communications
- Literature Program, 2005, Hull University, Hull, England
Personal Information
Swimmer, Runner, world traveler, enthusiastic, open-minded, positive, Culture lover, autodidact.
Timeline
Newcomers Academy
CVUSD
10.2022 - 12.2022
ASB Advisor
CVUSD
10.2019 - Current
Outdoor Ed Team Leader (Mini-Corps)
06.2019 - 08.2019
Migrant Education Program Speech & Debate Lead
CVUSD
01.2018 - Current
Coachella Valley High School
Coachella Valley High School
09.2016 - Current
Coachella Adult School
10.2013 - 10.2014
PSYD (Doctor of Psychology) - Clinical Child Psychology
Cal Southern
Master’s in Education Curriculum and Instruction -
Single-Subject Credential: EnglishSpanish qualifications -
Bachelor’s Degree: English & Spanish -
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