Sandra Friesen
Chino Hills,CA
Summary
Teaching professional with proven ability to create a stimulating and supportive classroom atmosphere. Known for responding with patience to individual student needs and for building positive relationships with parents. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and consistently focused on bringing out the best in every student.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Chino Valley Unified School District
10.2003 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students and parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop lesson plans and meaningful activities to engage our students
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of math, language arts, science, technology, and history.
- Promoted growth mindset by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles..
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events.
- Maintained knowledge of standards to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Coordinated with special education team to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
- Utilized assessment data to tailor instruction, addressing individual learning gaps.
- Boosted reading proficiency with targeted phonics instruction.
- Improved parental involvement through regular newsletters and updates on classroom activities.
- Encouraged student leadership by establishing roles and responsibilities within classroom.
Education
Education Specialist Credential - Special Education
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
Pomona, CA06.2011
Elementary Credential - Elementary Education
California Polytechnic University Pomona
Pomona, CA06.2000
Bachelor - Political Science
Whittier College
Whittier, CA05-1984
Non Degree - Public Administration
USC
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Creating a learning environment
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum planning
- Preparation and scheduling
- Lesson delivery
- Parent and student relationships
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom and materials organization
- Problem Solving
Previous Ministry Experience
- Sunday School Teacher
- Sunday School Coordinator
- Vacation Bible School Director
- Vacation Bible School Story Teller
- Children's Christmas Program Director
- Christmas Program Writer/Director/Actor
- Summer Drama Director
- Summer Science Camp Director
- Curriculum Writer
- Women's Bible Study Leader
- Hospitality Team
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Chino Valley Unified School District
10.2003 - Current
Education Specialist Credential - Special Education
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
Elementary Credential - Elementary Education
California Polytechnic University Pomona
Bachelor - Political Science
Whittier College
Non Degree - Public Administration
USC
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