Patricia Viramontes
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Kind and dedicated Elementary Teacher with over seven years of teaching experience, fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments for diverse learners. Experienced in use of technology to supplement traditional classroom delivery. Skilled in classroom management, assessing student progress, promoting and developing social and emotional growth in young learners, and building positive relationships with parents and students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Saint Anne School
Santa Monica, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning and participation.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, collaboration, and communication among students.
- Implemented individualized instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing feedback to parents and adjusting teaching methods accordingly.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to support interactive learning experiences for young learners.
TK & Kindergarten Teacher
Saint Anne School
Santa Monica, United States
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as hands-on activities and collaborative learning opportunities.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Provided regular feedback to parents on their child's progress and areas for improvement through detailed report cards and parent-teacher conferences.
- Fostered safe and welcoming classroom atmosphere, enabling students to feel valued and heard.
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Saint Anne School
Santa Monica, CA
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Completed student progress reports and report cards to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Transitional Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Saint Anne School
Santa Monica, CA
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Tutored struggling students in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted teacher with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Second Grade Classroom Assistant
Saint Anne School
Santa Monica, CA
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Collated and stapled packets of worksheets and other materials.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Monitored students during blended learning to enforce proper use of resources.
Education
Master of Arts - Transformative Education
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Minor in Education
University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2013
Skills
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
Certification
CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test)
Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
Preliminary Credential
Languages
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced
Timeline
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Saint Anne School
08.2025 - Current
TK & Kindergarten Teacher
Saint Anne School
08.2023 - 06.2025
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Saint Anne School
08.2018 - 06.2023
Transitional Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Saint Anne School
08.2014 - 06.2018
Second Grade Classroom Assistant
Saint Anne School
09.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Minor in Education
University of California Santa Barbara
Master of Arts - Transformative Education
Loyola Marymount University
Software
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Google Suite (Docs, Pages, Sheets, Sites, Slides)
Personal Information
Title: Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Certifications
02-2013