Patricia Borrego
KERMAN,CA
Summary
I am a dedicated entry-level teacher with strong leadership and interpersonal skills. I can deliver high-quality instruction while fostering positive, supportive learning environments. I’m committed to creating creative, engaging, and stimulating classroom spaces, focusing on student growth and success. I aim to inspire students to reach their full potential in a learning-focused environment where they feel safe, and encouraged to thrive.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Kerman Unified School District
Kerman, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Student Teacher
Kerman Unified School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Monitored student progress to provide feedback on assignments and guidance on areas requiring improvement.
- Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Continuously improved teaching practices through professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Fostered positive learning environment, addressing individual student needs through personalized attention.
- Supported English language learners through specialized instruction, significantly improving their language proficiency.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to integrate cross-curricular themes, enriching educational experience.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Certificated Substitute Teacher
Golden Plains Unified School District
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Adapted lesson plans and student activities to meet needs of students with special learning needs.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
Registered Dental Assistant
Valley Health Team
07.2000 - 06.2022
- Used [Nextgen to document and maintain patient information and health background.
- Staged tray for procedures by arranging dental instruments and equipment.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Assisted dentists by passing instruments, suctioning intraoral fluids, adding water, and mixing materials for fillings, casts and impressions.
- Managed office schedules and calendars to coordinate administrative planning and execution.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Typed patient data into computer system using [Nextgen] while following privacy laws and maintaining high-level accuracy.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules by mentioning risks during pregnancy, and applying lead aprons.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Educated patients on postoperative care and best practices for protecting dental work and boosting healing process.
- Maintained dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels and placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Prepared rooms for patient treatment by cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment and setting up x-ray machines.
Education
BA in Early Childhood Development - ITL Preliminary Multi- Subject Credential
National University
La Jolla, CA01-2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
West Hills College - Lemoore
Lemoore, CA05.2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Educational technology
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior management
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Kerman Unified School District
03.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Kerman Unified School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
Certificated Substitute Teacher
Golden Plains Unified School District
10.2022 - 06.2024
Registered Dental Assistant
Valley Health Team
07.2000 - 06.2022
BA in Early Childhood Development - ITL Preliminary Multi- Subject Credential
National University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
West Hills College - Lemoore
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