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Paola Ramirez

Riverside,CA

Summary

Innovative math teacher bringing 8-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Mathematics Teacher

Corona Norco Unified School District
Corona, CA
08.2021 - Current
  • Taught an average of 160 students in Mathematics I and II while developing effective plans and learning materials.
  • Developed differentiated instruction for newcomer students in Mathematics II
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Evaluated student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
  • Delivered wide-ranging lessons using real-life applications for better understanding of students
  • Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
  • Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.

Mathematics Teacher

Val Verde Unified School District
Perris, CA
08.2014 - 08.2021
  • Served as Geometry team leader for the 2018-2019, 2019-2020, and 2020-2021 school year
  • Taught Algebra 1 to 9th graders
  • Taught General Ed and Collab Geometry to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders
  • Implemented IEPs for students in the Resource Specialist Program (RSP)
  • Implemented a variety of Kagan Cooperative Learning structures in the classroom to ensure student learning and student engagement
  • Designed Common Core-aligned high school Geometry curriculum to be implemented across the campus
  • Analyzed student performance outcomes on essential standards as well as on learning targets in order to create and implement daily action plans
  • Analyzed assessment data to determine effectiveness of learning interventions as well as opportunities for improvement
  • Collaborated with teachers in the same team to share best practices in the classroom
  • Collaborated with teachers across different grade levels to foster vertical articulation
  • Spanish Club Advisor for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school year

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
03.2018

Single-Subject Teaching Credential - Mathematics

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics For Secondary School

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
06.2013

Skills

  • Lesson Design
  • Attention to Detail
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Data Entry
  • Coaching and Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Standard-aligned Lesson Planning
  • MS Office
  • G-Suite
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Technology integration

Timeline

Mathematics Teacher

Corona Norco Unified School District
08.2021 - Current

Mathematics Teacher

Val Verde Unified School District
08.2014 - 08.2021

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

Grand Canyon University

Single-Subject Teaching Credential - Mathematics

University of California, Riverside

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics For Secondary School

University of California, Riverside
Paola Ramirez