Enthusiastic Teacher Intern focused on developing teaching abilities by collaborating closely with experienced educators. Observant, hardworking and diligent about using proven and diverse teaching techniques to connect with students and share knowledge of important concepts. Offers excellent attentiveness to student and classroom needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher Intern
Lodi Unified School District
2515 Estate Drive Stockton, CA 95209
07.2022 - Current
Collaborated with grade level teaching team to share best practices, coordinate lesson plans, and ensure curriculum continuity through Systematic Instruction through Phoneme Awareness, Phonics, and Sight words (SIPPS), Journeys, Amplify, Social Studies Weekly, iReady Math, and Accelerated Reader.
Worked with my mentor teacher to learn about current standards and best practices to apply in my Kindergarten and First Grade combination class.
Utilized data-driven instruction with grade level teaching team to modify lesson plans based on student assessment results, maximize learning outcomes, and set goals to to accelerate learning.
Completed student progress reports quarterly to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Contributed positively to school culture by participating in faculty meetings and serving on the PBIS committee.
Utilized ClassDojo to engage in communication with families, and as a form of class management to record and track student behavior.
Preschool Teacher
Lodi Unified School District
Lodi, CA
04.2016 - 05.2022
Worked as a Head Start Preschool Teacher from April 2016-May 2017 and as a State Preschool Teacher from July 2017-May 2022.
Create, implement, and individualize developmentally appropriate lesson plans for preschool aged children by utilizing The Creative Curriculum.
Assess children using the Desired Results Developmental Profile 2015 (D.R.D.P.), and input anecdotes and create Child reports through Learning Genie.
Maintain communication with families on drop-off and pick-up times; plan 6 parent meetings throughout year, arrange new student orientations for newly enrolled children throughout the school year, and plan monthly home visits with families.
Assess children using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE).
Create a Transitional Goal for children with parents for the academic year (Head Start)
Attend Teachers Learning and Collaborating group sessions to help build my classroom management and interactions with children by using the Framework For Effective Everyday Practice house model.
Arrange classroom environment based on ECERS standards.
Preschool Teacher Intern
California State University Stanislaus, Child Development Center
Lodi, CA
08.2013 - 05.2015
Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool aged children.
Assess children using the Desired Results Developmental Profile (2010).
Maintain communication with families on drop-off and pick-up times and parent conferences
Assist in planning family events.
Work with the Demonstration Teacher to help build my skills with children and families, and valuable classroom management techniques.
Education
Multiple Subject Credential -
Teacher's College of San Joaquin
Stockton, CA
06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CA
05.2015
Skills
Bilingual in Spanish
Student Motivation and Engagement
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Early Childhood Education
Relationship Building
Team Collaboration
Certification
HSI CPR AED All Ages (2020). Issued: 12/9/2023
References
Brian Heck, Principal, Creekside Elementary School with Lodi Unified, Supervisor, (209) 479-4374
Michelle Kenney, Kindergarten Teacher, Creekside Elementary School with Lodi Unified, Mentor Teacher, (209) 953-8285
Juliana Lamas, First Grade Teacher, Creekside Elementary School with Lodi Unified, Colleague, (209) 953-8285
Brenda Rice, TCSJ Intern Support Supervisor, San Joaquin Teacher's College, Support Supervisor, (209) 986-0950
Timeline
Teacher Intern
Lodi Unified School District
07.2022 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Lodi Unified School District
04.2016 - 05.2022
Preschool Teacher Intern
California State University Stanislaus, Child Development Center
Head Infant Teacher/Infant Teacher/Assistant Preschool Teacher at Cribs to CrayonsHead Infant Teacher/Infant Teacher/Assistant Preschool Teacher at Cribs to Crayons