Skillful Teacher with structured and organized approach to classroom development.
Carefully analyzed student areas of weakness and promoted areas of excellence. Orchestrated innovative solutions to academic and interpersonal problems. Developed compassionate approach to growing student maturity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary School Teacher
Encore Jr/Sr High School for the Performing Arts
Hesperia, CA
10.2014 - 01.2025
Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Facilitated group discussions on course topics to promote critical thinking skills.
Utilized technology in the classroom to facilitate interactive lessons and activities.
Enhanced classroom management and fostered a positive learning environment through consistent communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing clear objectives.
Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
Utilized data-driven analysis to regularly assess student progress, enabling targeted support for struggling learners.
Middle School Department Chair
Encore Jr/Sr High School for the Performing Arts
Hesperia, CA
08.2018 - 01.2025
Mentored new teachers to help them acclimate to the school culture.
Advocated for resources necessary to support teaching excellence within the department.
Assisted teachers with developing and revising lessons to more productively reach students of varying skill levels.
Education
Master of Education - Education
National University
La Jolla, CA
05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - English
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
02-2016
Skills
Classroom Management
Growth Mindset
Teamwork and collaboration
Friendly, positive attitude
Lesson Planning
Parent-Teacher Communication
Certification
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential | 08/2022
Single Subject Teaching Credential (English) | 06/2021
Training
Freedom Writer Teacher Institute | Long Beach, CA | 7/2024
California Teachers Collaborativce for Holocaust and Genocide Education | Los Angeles, CA | 6/2024
International Institute for Restorative Practices | San Diego, CA | 6/2023
Timeline
Middle School Department Chair
Encore Jr/Sr High School for the Performing Arts
08.2018 - 01.2025
Secondary School Teacher
Encore Jr/Sr High School for the Performing Arts
10.2014 - 01.2025
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential | 08/2022
Single Subject Teaching Credential (English) | 06/2021
Master of Education - Education
National University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Arizona State University
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