Norma Alicia Nakamura
Covina,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Teacher
Pacific Oaks Children’s School
08.2017 - 06.2026
- Communication with parents through newsletters, narratives, e-mails, parent conferences, and in person
- Establish limits; facilitate problem-solving, conflict resolution, redirect behavior in a kind & developmentally appropriate manner by modeling respect.
- Highly organized, dedicated, responsible, creative, trustworthy, critical thinker, and committed to professionalism.
- Facilitated professional development workshops enhancing teaching strategies among faculty. Presenter for Best Arts Conference 2026 for STEAM.
- Best Arts Workshop Evaluation, received a score of 5/27 for instruction on STEAM.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and conferences.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Designed and implemented innovative curriculum programs enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
Parent Education Teacher
Tri-Community Adult Education Center
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Facilitated engaging classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and participation.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance educational resources and support services.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Facilitated teaching environment classroom of 26 children with 26 parents
Instructional Assistant-Math
Tri-Community Adult Education Pioneer Center
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Assisted in developing instructional materials tailored to diverse adult learners' needs.
- Facilitated classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Supported professor in assessing student progress through regular feedback and evaluations.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Prepared instructional materials such as worksheets, visuals aids, or manipulatives according to teacher directives for effective lesson execution.
- Facilitated on one-on one instruction sessions based on specific skill sets or subject matter, boosting overall student achievement levels.
- Managed 35 GED students in one classroom.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
Education
Master of Arts - Child Development
East San Gabriel Valley ROP/TC
1139 Barranca Ave. Glendora, CA 9174009.2014
Certificate of Completion - Child Development
East San Gabriel Valley ROP/TC
1139 Barranca Ave. Glendora, CA 9174009.2014
Bachelors’ of Science - Business Management & Human Resources
California State Polytechnic University
3801 W. Temple Ave. Pomona, CA 9176806.1995
Skills
- CPR and First Aid, typing
- Highly organized, dedicated, responsible, creative, trustworthy, critical thinker, and committed to professionalism
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Teacher training
- Multimedia presentations
- School leadership
- Record keeping
- Classroom instruction
- FLUENT IN Spanish
Accomplishments
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Best Arts Conference staff in May 21, 2026.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Employed Cooking Activities and STEAM techniques to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Master Teacher
Pacific Oaks Children’s School
08.2017 - 06.2026
Parent Education Teacher
Tri-Community Adult Education Center
12.2015 - 06.2017
Instructional Assistant-Math
Tri-Community Adult Education Pioneer Center
12.2015 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Child Development
East San Gabriel Valley ROP/TC
Certificate of Completion - Child Development
East San Gabriel Valley ROP/TC
Bachelors’ of Science - Business Management & Human Resources
California State Polytechnic University