Ofelia Weston
Valencia,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator for over 20 years with strong classroom management and organizational skills. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans and foster a positive learning environment that promotes student participation. Listed by LA Times as top 100 teacher at LAUSD and ranked most effective teacher for Language Arts & Math. Achieved amazing test scores for SBAC Testing year after year.
Recommendation: Anna Valenzuela, Kathie M. Galan-Jarmillo, Dr. Piedad Sanchez, Hallie Finn, Carolina Brambila, Cynthia Castrellon, and Nikkole Ontiveros.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 3rd Grade
Stagg Street Elementary School
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proved successful working with admin., grade level, & parents.
Teacher - 8th and 7th Grade Science & History
Sylmar Leadership Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into teaching practices.
Teacher - 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 5th Grade
Camellia Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
BBA - Management And Finance
Loyola University, New Orleans
New Orleans, LA06-1989
Cleared Teaching Credential - Teaching
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA01-2005
Skills
- Field trip organization
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
Timeline
Teacher - 3rd Grade
Stagg Street Elementary School
08.2024 - 06.2026
Teacher - 8th and 7th Grade Science & History
Sylmar Leadership Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher - 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 5th Grade
Camellia Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2023
Cleared Teaching Credential - Teaching
California State University, Dominguez Hills
BBA - Management And Finance
Loyola University, New Orleans