Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
07.1999 - 06.2022
Worked last six years as a 6th grade, Math/Science teacher where I worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Math Coach
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
09.2004 - 06.2015
Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
Participated in professional development activities to improve tutorial skills and grow cultural competence and reflection skills.
Participated in training classes to improve tutoring practices and learn new tutoring techniques.
Implemented listening and questioning strategies to diagnose student needs and monitor progress.
Developed student-specific tutoring plans in concert with teachers, parents, and administrators.
Managed schedule of several weekly appointments helping students with homework, test prep, and advanced placement examinations.
Conducted tutorial services for students to provide academic support in meeting grade level standards.
Evaluated student progress and developed plan of action for achievement.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Reviewed computer science class material with students to support discovery of correct answers to problems
Teacher
Palmdale And Saugus School Districts
09.1993 - 06.1999
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach their full potential and learning objectives.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Special Education Paraprofessional at Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSDSpecial Education Paraprofessional at Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Behavioral Health Technician II at Discovery Behavioral Health / Cliffside MalibuBehavioral Health Technician II at Discovery Behavioral Health / Cliffside Malibu