Dedicated teacher skilled in fostering engaging learning environments that empower students to reach their full potential. Expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and educational technology integration, with a focus on differentiating instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles. Strong communicator, building meaningful relationships with families and colleagues while consistently implementing best teaching practices.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
Los Angeles, California
07.1997 - 11.2022
Involved with continuous training to increase professional development.
Interfaced with various educational specialists, learning various teaching strategies in math and language arts.
Trained to teach remotely, using various creative strategies to make remote learning fun and effective.
Developed effective lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
Successfully implemented classroom management techniques that promoted 'Right Choices.' I implemented a fully operational classroom employee system. I implemented 'Business Day' in my classroom, where students sold goods (with imitation money) while using business management, cooperation, and selling skills that were taught.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, English Concentration
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
12-1995
Associate of Arts - Speech Communication
El Camino College
Torrance, CA
06-1987
Skills
lesson planning
classroom management
remote teaching
educational technology
assessment design
curriculum development
Certification
California state licensed, elementary clear credential