Sebastian Rivera
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
To provide humanizing and empowering instruction that facilitates all students’ engagement with English Language Arts in meaningful, rigorous, and enriching ways. Offering a strong foundation in educational principles and a passion for teaching, ready to thrive in a learning-focused environment. Delivers understanding of student engagement techniques and classroom management, paired with effective communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
OUSD
08.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Student Teacher
Canyon High School, OUSD
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborate with Mentor Teacher to implement standards-aligned curriculum, resulting in increased student engagement and participation
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom norms, and fostering open communication.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
Instructional Aide Intern
San Francisco State University
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Followed instructor guidelines to prepare aides and students for the course and provided weekly feedback on creative responses
- Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, aiding teachers in making informed instructional decisions.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA07.2025
Bachelor of Arts - English(Emphasis in Creative Writing)
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.2022
Skills
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Microsoft Office
- Zoom and culturally responsive teaching practices
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building and management
Certification
- Preliminary, Single Subject English
- California 30-Day Emergency Substitute Permit
- Credentialing Exams: CSET, CBEST, TPA Cycle 1, TPA Cycle 2
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
OUSD
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Canyon High School, OUSD
08.2024 - 06.2025
Instructional Aide Intern
San Francisco State University
03.2022 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Education
Claremont Graduate University
Bachelor of Arts - English(Emphasis in Creative Writing)
San Francisco State University
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