Sandra Aquino
San Diego,CA
Summary
A collaborative and compassionate teacher focused on creating positive environments in which students can learn and grow. Experience instructing students in grades pre-K-8, including English learners and those with special educational needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Learner Coordinator
High Tech High Elementary Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA
08.2022 - Current
- Administer state mandated yearly English language proficiency (or ELPAC) testing and report results.
- Provide PD to teachers to support EL students.
- Provide direct language instruction and support differentiated instruction.
- Oversee reclassification process of EL students and monitor EL's progress in English language proficiency and content knowledge.
- Investigate development of ELL specific curricula and materials that aligns with current research-based practices.
- Attend Site ELAC Meetings and outreach to parents.
- Attend student led conferences and SST's with Parent-Teacher of EL students.
- Participate in regular professional development to improve knowledge and skills.
- Collaborate with Director, classroom teachers, ELL staff to support implementation of services for ELLs
English Language Development Teacher
San Diego Global Vision Academy
San Diego, CA
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided effective small group instruction to ELLs, using ELD and common core standards, to progress them in their proficiency level
- Designed lesson plans to students in grades K-3 and 7-8th grade based on their skill level and preferred learning style
- Prepared students for ELPAC tests by teaching relevant skill concepts of listening, speaking, reading, and writing while enforcing good test-taking skills
- Partnered effectively with grade level teachers to ensure coordinated instruction
Instructional Aide/Special Education Assistant
Solana Beach School District, Solana Ranch Elementary
Solana Beach, CA
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping them to complete classroom work.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to gen ed teacher or education specialist to address pertinent issues.
Classroom Teacher Grades 4-5
San Diego Unified School District, Hawthorne Elementary
San Diego, CA
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Produced a balanced literacy program to fourth and fifth graders using Reader's Workshop Model to improve reading comprehension strategies.
- Activated writing instruction using Lucy Calkins Workshop Model Units to teach Opinion, Narrative, and Informational writing and supplemented curriculum with novel studies.
- Developed math instruction using Envison Math curriculum and supplemented with math games to reinforce math concepts and engage students.
- Devised a classroom behavior management plan using Class Dojo and behavior log sheets to track individual student behavior.
- Integrated technology using Google Classroom to collect writing assignments and give immediate feedback to students.
Long Term Substitute Teacher Grade 1/Reading Intervention Teacher
San Diego Unified School District, Hamilton Elementary
San Diego, CA
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Planned lessons according to district standards using whole group and small group instruction
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Provided additional guided reading support to students reading below grade level
Substitute Teacher
San Diego Unified School District, Poway Unified School District
San Diego, CA
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, provided instruction for students in core subjects, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Paraprofessional
The Institute for Effective Education
08.2009 - 07.2012
- Provided direct, small group instruction to students using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to increase prosocial behaviors
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to the lead teacher.
Classroom Teacher
Rainbow Bridge International School
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Instructed classroom of 15 multilingual students in first grade in core subjects.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Designed literacy centers that fostered working with their peers and implemented small group guided reading groups.
- Encouraged reading fluency and love of reading through reader's theater.
Education
Clear Credential: Multiple Subject -
Azusa Pacific University
07.2015
Master of Arts -
University of Phoenix
01.2006
Bachelor of Science Health Science/Health -
California State University of Northridge
08.1997
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning/Curriculum Implementation
- Team collaboration and Relationship Building
- Time Management and Organizational skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Taught Abroad in China
- Technology integration
- Special Education
Timeline
English Language Learner Coordinator
High Tech High Elementary Chula Vista
08.2022 - Current
English Language Development Teacher
San Diego Global Vision Academy
01.2020 - 06.2022
Instructional Aide/Special Education Assistant
Solana Beach School District, Solana Ranch Elementary
09.2018 - 01.2020
Classroom Teacher Grades 4-5
San Diego Unified School District, Hawthorne Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2018
Long Term Substitute Teacher Grade 1/Reading Intervention Teacher
San Diego Unified School District, Hamilton Elementary
12.2015 - 07.2016
Substitute Teacher
San Diego Unified School District, Poway Unified School District
09.2014 - 07.2016
Paraprofessional
The Institute for Effective Education
08.2009 - 07.2012
Classroom Teacher
Rainbow Bridge International School
09.2007 - 06.2009
Clear Credential: Multiple Subject -
Azusa Pacific University
Master of Arts -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science Health Science/Health -
California State University of Northridge
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