Dedicated school teacher holding a California Clear Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential K-8 and an Intern Eligible California Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential TK-12 – Mild to Moderate Support Needs. Proficient in standards-based instruction and assessment-driven strategies to meet diverse student needs. Dedicated to creating a positive classroom environment that fosters both academic and emotional growth through collaborative lesson planning.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Lincoln Fundamental/(CNUSD)
Corona, CA
08.2025 - 06.2026
Conduct both formal and informal assessments (i-Ready Diagnostic Reading and Math), evaluating student performance in order to decipher instructional strategies.
Collaborate with grade-level team to create engaging lesson plans utilizing the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework aligning with California Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
Utilize Parent Square and ClassDojo for efficient communication with students and families.
Integrate LM Notebook, ChatGPT, to enhance instructional support.
Implement effective classroom management (classroom and instructional routines) to cultivate a positive learning environment.
Collaborated with parents and staff to support student progress and well-being.
Implemented individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
ELD Intervention Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Rio Vista Elementary/(PYLUSD)
Placentia, CA
09.2023 - 06.2025
Integrated English Language Development (ELD) lessons through Benchmark Advance to support general education and special needs students.
Aligned lesson planning with California Common Core Standards (CCSS) and industry best practices.
Maintained a well-managed, organized, and structured classroom to foster a safe learning environment.
Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
Anaheim Elementary School District (AESD)
Anaheim, CA
09.2021 - 06.2023
Provided classroom coverage for day-to-day and long-term teaching assignments to service and support TK-6 grade within general education, special education, intervention, resource, SDC and GATE settings, which included English Language Learners (ELL).
Sucessfully completed New Teacher Induction.
Integrated English Language Development (ELD) lessons and instruction to support students learning English.
Aligned lesson planning with California Common Core Standards (CCSS) and industry best practices.
Implemented activities with use of student self-assessments, informal and formal assessments.
First Grade Student Teacher
Kinoshita Elementary (CUSD)
San Juan Capistrano, CA
02.2020 - 06.2020
Provided instruction and support to 1st grade students within a Hybrid classroom environment utilizing both face-to-face and online virtual teaching leveraging Google Classroom framework.
Developed and coordinated online lessons, individual assignments and special learning opportunities on an ongoing basis related to all core subjects.
Land Use Technician II/Teaching Advisor
County of Riverside, Transportation Land Management
Riverside, CA
02.2002 - 10.2006
Performed planning department land-use review and advisement of residential, commercial, and industrial building projects based on local, state and federal laws, rules, codes and regulations to public constituents and/or planning applicants.
Assisted the public with project review and planning department submission, building permit application processes and fee analysis and procedures.
Provided planning department condition clearance for building permit issuance.
Provided planning review and approval administratively for planning projects.
BTSA Research Assistant Supervisor III
University of California Graduate School of Education
Riverside, CA
10.1998 - 02.2002
Served as liaison between UCR office and Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) to facilitate communication and collaboration on teacher support programs.
Organized and managed research data alongside new teacher induction mentor materials to streamline access for educators.
Supervised student data-entry staff and office assistants to ensure adherence to project procedures and maintain data accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Urban Regional Planning
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
01-1999
Skills
Classroom management and student engagement
Individual Education Programs
Special needs support and differentiated instruction
Phonics instruction
Assessment-driven instruction
Collaborative lesson planning
Total physical response strategies
International Baccalaureate (IB) framework
Virtual learning environments and smartboard technology
Social emotional learning practices
Certification
California Clear Multiple Subjects Credential
California Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential – Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) – Intern Eligible
Timeline
First Grade Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Lincoln Fundamental/(CNUSD)
08.2025 - 06.2026
ELD Intervention Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Rio Vista Elementary/(PYLUSD)
09.2023 - 06.2025
Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
Anaheim Elementary School District (AESD)
09.2021 - 06.2023
First Grade Student Teacher
Kinoshita Elementary (CUSD)
02.2020 - 06.2020
Land Use Technician II/Teaching Advisor
County of Riverside, Transportation Land Management
02.2002 - 10.2006
BTSA Research Assistant Supervisor III
University of California Graduate School of Education
Long Term Substitute Teacher 4,5,& 6th Grade SDC at Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School DistrictLong Term Substitute Teacher 4,5,& 6th Grade SDC at Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District