Serena Ontiveros
Mt. Baldy,CA
Summary
Dedicated Teacher offering nearly two decades of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes expert differentiation with a variety of curricula incorporating ongoing evaluations and effective test preparation in non-traditional environments. Committed to creating supportive learning environments for students and their families in all contexts.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/Administrator
Institute For Serendipitous & Intentional Learning
Los Angeles Area, CA
10.2012 - Current
- Worked with diverse learners in home education setting with attention to standards informed instruction using dynamic behavior management and instructional strategies
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Head of Schools/Teacher
Highlands Latin Greater Los Angeles Area
Los Angeles Area, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Trained over 30 teachers across three campuses in classroom management and brain-based best practices supporting effective implementation Classical curriculum
- Worked closely with CA charter school to implement effective corelation of standards and assessments
- Increased enrollment to over 150 students in grades K-12
Teacher of Record
Monarch Montessori
Denver, CO
07.2012 - 10.2012
- Supported two Montessori trained teachers in compliance with state standards and charter compliance
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Teacher
Loveland Classical Schools
Loveland, CO
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Designed progressive and dynamic student responsive learning opportunities using Classical curriculum for second and third grade students in English Language Arts
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Founded student government and Foundation Board for Development
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Taught logic, rhetoric, and critical thinking through writing as Instructor of Record for College Composition
- Provided individual and group instruction to tailor teaching approaches to different student needs.
- Developed and graded writing assignments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
Dance Instructor
Various
01.2000 - 01.2019
- Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
- Encouraged student feedback to allow for active consideration of student views and to make any necessary lesson plan adjustments.
Education
Master of Arts - English Education
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12.2006
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Student-Centered Learning
- Building Rapport with Students and Caregivers
- Child Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Excellent Reading Comprehension
- Effectively Work with Caregivers
- Test Proctoring
- Homeschool Expertise
- Charter School Savvy
Accomplishments
- Best Educational Program, NCTE@CSU, S.O.A.R., Colorado State University
- ETS Recognition of Excellence, Outstanding Score on the PRAXIS Series
- Outstanding Graduate Student Leadership Award, S.O.A.R., Colorado State University
Publications
- “NCTE@CSU: Relevance, Rigor and Relationship in English Ed,” in The Freestone
- “Demonstrated Ignorance,” in CLAS Currents
- “My Father, The Prince,” in Keeping in Touch
- “Free Fishing Lessons in Eddy Hall, Room 206,” in Keeping in Touch
Timeline
Head of Schools/Teacher
Highlands Latin Greater Los Angeles Area
01.2017 - 01.2018
Teacher/Administrator
Institute For Serendipitous & Intentional Learning
10.2012 - Current
Teacher of Record
Monarch Montessori
07.2012 - 10.2012
Teacher
Loveland Classical Schools
07.2011 - 06.2012
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Colorado State University
01.2009 - 01.2011
Dance Instructor
Various
01.2000 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - English Education
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Studies
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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