PATRICIA CHEW
Bellflower,CA
Summary
Experienced and motivated bilingual teacher with diverse background in Family Education, Small Business/ Manufacturing and Graphic Design. Innovative, big picture thinker with growth mindset and creative eye for detail. Passionate about education, the cultivation of students' potential, and parent engagement.
Overview
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Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
District Substitute Teacher K-12
Downey Unified School District
09.2021 - Current
- Daily substitute teacher for all grade levels and subjects.
- Considerable work on Elementary Spanish Dual Immersion Campuses
- Maintained classroom management to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to support curriculum delivery and student engagement.
- Provided individualized instruction, enhancing student understanding and retention of material.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Teacher- Parent/Child Education 3 & 4
Downey Adult School
06.2020 - 06.2026
- Organize activities that develop children's physical, developmental, emotional, and social growth
- Facilitate weekly family education for parents
- Establish and maintain a safe learning and play environment for parents and children
- Use clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families
- Develop, modify, and execute curriculum, lesson planning, and teaching of parents and preschool-aged children
- Adapt quickly to the academic, developmental, and social-emotional needs of each classroom.
- Mentored junior educators, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Teacher- Parent/Child Education 2
Downey Adult School
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Organize activities that develop children's physical, developmental, emotional, and social growth
- Redirect children to encourage safe, positive behaviors
- Physically and verbally interact with children and parents throughout the day
- Establish and maintain a safe play environment for the children
- Use clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families
- Lesson planning and teaching of both parents and toddlers.
Teaching Assistant - Parent/Child Education
Downey Adult School
10.2015 - 06.2019
- Organize activities that develop children's physical, emotional and social growth
- Help facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher interaction and keeping the classroom clean
- Physically and verbally interact with children and parents throughout the day.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA12.2027
Multiple Subject With Bilingual Authorization - Multiple Subject Credential Program
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Azusa Pacific University/Los Angeles Pacific University
San Dimas, CA12-2019
Skills
- Bilingual and Biliterate, English and Spanish
- Results-oriented
- Able to create nurturing learning environment
- Policy/program development
- Strategic Thinker
- Effective Classroom Management
- Collaborative
- Computer/Technology Savvy
- Interpersonal Skills
- Art and music instruction
Certification
- Multiple Subject Credential Candidate
- Bilingual Authorization
- CBEST Passed 04/17/18
- RICA Passed 2025
- CalTPA Cycle 1 Passed 2025
- CalTPA Cycle 2 Passed 2026
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
District Substitute Teacher K-12
Downey Unified School District
09.2021 - Current
Teacher- Parent/Child Education 3 & 4
Downey Adult School
06.2020 - 06.2026
Teacher- Parent/Child Education 2
Downey Adult School
06.2019 - 06.2020
Teaching Assistant - Parent/Child Education
Downey Adult School
10.2015 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Sonoma State University
Multiple Subject With Bilingual Authorization - Multiple Subject Credential Program
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
Azusa Pacific University/Los Angeles Pacific University
StrengthsFinders Top 5
Communication | Woo |Ideation | Input | Positivity