Sandra Nunez
Brawley,CA
Summary
I am a hardworking, passionate, and engaging educator with a positive attitude towards learning who is committed to providing students with the academic and social skills necessary for a successful future. Effectively communicates and collaborates with faculty, administration, and parents. Possess a natural ability to build relationships with students to promote a feeling of safety, wellbeing, and trust. I am willing to work above and beyond to achieve goals both personally and professionally. Dedicated to creating engaging and effective lesson plans in accordance with state core standards incorporating diverse learning strategies to engage students and promote high academic performance. Experienced with creating and implementing customized educational plans. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to engage diverse student populations. Knowledge of fostering inclusive learning environments and effective classroom management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acceleration Resource Teacher
Westmorland Union Elementary
Westmorland, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to support diverse learning needs.
- Prepared EL and LTEL students develop skills to prepare them for the ELPAC test through a variety of teaching strategies such as visual aids, sentence frames, consistent speaking opportunities, and practice ensuring equitable access.
- Assigned to a 5th grade class during ELA and Math for targeted intervention.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective instructional strategies and interventions.
- Coached the Speech and Debate team.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for EL/LTEL parent meetings.
- Assessed student progress and adjusted instructional approaches based on data analysis.
Substitute Teacher
Brawley Elementary School District
Brawley, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Diligently followed detailed lesson plans and executed classroom management skills to ensure timely completion of assignments and tasks by students
- Quickly adapted to various classroom settings, grade levels, and subject areas to ensure optimal instruction to students and their diverse needs
- Collaborated with teaching staff and school administration to address classroom needs and provided feedback to classroom teacher on student performance
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Brawley Elementary School District
Brawley, CA
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided student-centered instruction for a class of 3rd grade students to ensure smooth continuity of learning during the absence of the assigned teacher
- Adjusted teaching styles for a diverse group of students requiring varied learning needs including ELLs (English Language Learners) and gifted students.
- Fostered an inclusive and encouraging environment that promoted student engagement and belonging
- Maintained open communication with students, parents, and school staff to ensure the progression of student learning
- Delivered student progress reports during parent-teacher conferences.
Student Teaching
Brawley Elementary School District
Brawley, CA
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented procedures for class management effectively before, during, and after instruction
- Utilized a variety of pedagogical techniques that were most appropriate to teach a diverse student classroom
- Gradually assumed greater responsibility in conducting the students both inside and outside the class
- Attended and collaborated in IEP and 504 meetings, participated in school assemblies and events, and facilitated parent conferences
- Created differentiated lesson plans to support common core curriculum and 5th grade state standards.
Branch Manager | Customer Service Manager
Mechanics Bank
Brawley, CA
08.2005 - 04.2021
- Managed the administrative, compliance, and operations of daily functions of the bank.
- Provided leadership and support in human resources to the staff.
- Developed and coached employees during hiring process, performance appraisals and promotions.
- Actively worked with internal and external business partners maintaining sound relationships.
- Promoted active community participation and leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2024
Skills
- ELAM Certified
- Curriculum Design and Management
- Community Relations Engagement
- Process Development and Improvement
- Organizational Coaching and Leadership
- Transformational Leadership
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Mathematics intervention
- Collaborative teaching
- Assessment strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum adjustment
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Lesson planning
- Positive role model
- Parent communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Excellent classroom management
- Competent in smartboard technology
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Student needs assessment
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
California Preliminary Multiple Subject (Elementary Education) K-8, 2024-03-01
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Acceleration Resource Teacher
Westmorland Union Elementary
09.2025 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Brawley Elementary School District
12.2024 - 01.2025
Substitute Teacher
Brawley Elementary School District
09.2024 - Current
Student Teaching
Brawley Elementary School District
10.2023 - 05.2024
Branch Manager | Customer Service Manager
Mechanics Bank
08.2005 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Excellence Awards
- Preclinical Experience in Elementary Education, WGU, 2023-10-01
- Elementary Social Studies Methods, WGU, 2023-04-01
- Introduction to Curriculum Instruction and Assessment, WGU, 2022-11-01
Educational Technology
- Experience managing student learning systems (Freckle, Achieve 3000, etc.)
- Utilized grading and attendance software (Power School)
- Familiar with different technology tools and equipment to enhance learning
- Trained and utilize i-Ready