RICARDO ROJAS- VILLEGAS
Porterville,US
Summary
An intermediate educator, using theory/pedagogy, communal inquiry, and experience to develop continue growing. Seeking a Middle/High School position where I can utilize my education, experience, and creativity to create a positive learning environment connecting concepts and standards to the lives of students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Visalia Unified School Distric
08.2025 - Current
- Supported classroom instruction by assisting teachers with lesson preparation and materials organization.
- Facilitated student engagement through individualized support and tutoring in various subjects.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators to enhance instructional strategies.
Teacher Resident
Lindsay Unified School District
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Experience in a PLC setting. Plan and execute lessons with Mentor activating prior knowledge in students within their funds of knowledge.
- Actively collect and observe data from Mentor teacher's strategies and techniques for setting a positive environment while maintaining classroom management. Develop grading policies with Mentor while monitoring students' progress toward learning goals and objectives.
Substitute Teacher
Fresno Unified School District
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Use positive classroom management techniques to ensure good student behavior at all points. Occasionally adapting provided lesson plans to students' unique learning needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Alder Graduate School of Education
Redwood City05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University
Fresno, California05.2024
Skills
- Use assessment data to establish learning goals and to plan and modify lessons
- Promote students' social-emotional growth where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully
- Apply students' funds of knowledge and socioeconomic backgrounds, to engage them in learning
- Use and adapt resources to facilitate students' equitable access to the curriculum
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Visalia Unified School Distric
08.2025 - Current
Teacher Resident
Lindsay Unified School District
08.2024 - 06.2025
Substitute Teacher
Fresno Unified School District
04.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University
Master of Arts - Education
Alder Graduate School of Education