Patricia Kenzy
Fullerton,California
Summary
Detail-oriented Substitute Teacher with 20 years of experience. Expert in English Language Learners and Gifted and Talented Education cultivating educational atmospheres for students. Proven history of jumping into lesson plans without skipping content or losing time for student progress. Proactive and caring worker with 40 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, CA
09.2017 - 03.2018
- 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.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
Long Beach, United States
06.1998 - 08.2017
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum Development in The Arts
Long Beach State University
Long Beach, CA 09.2009 - 09.2011
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Multicultural Education
California State Dominguez Hills
Dominquez Hills , California 09.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Certificate of Social Work
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 09.1969 - 08.1975
Skills
Group and individual instruction
undefinedVolunteer Work
* Getty Center School Tour Docent 2017-current
I trained for one year to successfully finish a training program to lead predominately Title One LA area school students on a tour of the Getty Center in Los Angelesand then conducted tours of elementary through high school students
* Art in the Schools 2019
Push in volunteer school program with art lessons based on the elements of art. An artist was highlighted and students created a similar art piece.
* Mayor of LA volunteer to end homelessness
Worked in the Boyle Heights area of LA mentoring High School Students
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Long Beach Unified School District
09.2017 - 03.2018
Master of Arts - Curriculum Development in The Arts
Long Beach State University
09.2009 - 09.2011
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Multicultural Education
California State Dominguez Hills
09.2009 - 06.2011
Teacher
Long Beach Unified School District
06.1998 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Certificate of Social Work
Washington State University
09.1969 - 08.1975
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