Ricardo Orlando Ochoa Sanchez
Oakland,California
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Mission Neighborhood Centers, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Proven track record in fostering student engagement through inquiry-based learning and STEAM integration. Adept at developing individualized learning plans and promoting social-emotional growth, ensuring students are well-prepared for their educational journey.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor Teacher
Mission Neighborhood Centers
San Francisco, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Mentored new teachers and student teachers in effective instructional strategies and classroom management, fostering their professional growth.
- Modeled best practices in early childhood education and provided targeted feedback, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for educators and support staff.
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance teaching methodologies and student engagement.
Lead Teacher
Mission Neighborhood Centers
San Francisco, CA
08.2013 - Current
- Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, engaging instruction aligned with school readiness and early learning foundations
- Developed individualized learning plans for each child, incorporating observations, screening, parent input, and DRDP assessment results to enhance tailored instruction.
- Integrated early literacy, math, and STEAM concepts through hands-on, inquiry-based activities, fostering student engagement and critical thinking.
- Foster a structured and supportive classroom environment that promotes independence, collaboration and positive behavior.
- Supported students' transition into kindergarten by promoting foundational academic skills and social-emotional development, ensuring readiness for next educational phase.
Conference Presenter
- Presented at CAAEYC and NAEYC on early childhood topics like light and shadows, and ramps and rollers, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and STEAM to engage educators in innovative teaching methods.
- Developed engaging presentations for various academic and professional audiences.
- Collaborated with teams to create effective conference materials and resources.
- Conducted research on current trends to enhance presentation content and relevance.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California05-2026
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Studies
EDvance College
San Francisco, California05-2024
Associate Degree - Science Child Development
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, California05-2020
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Behavior support
- Assessment Strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Inclusion
- Dual Language Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Self-regulation
- Family engagement
- Communication
- Creative curriculum knowledge
- Early Childhood Development
- STEAM integration
- Inquiry learning
- CLASS
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Mentor Teacher
Mission Neighborhood Centers
01.2024 - Current
Lead Teacher
Mission Neighborhood Centers
08.2013 - Current
Conference Presenter
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Studies
EDvance College
Associate Degree - Science Child Development
City College of San Francisco