Experienced educator recognized for effective leadership and communication. Builds trust with students, parents, and colleagues. Implements a disciplined school environment that emphasizes academic excellence and positive behavior.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
South Hills High School
West Covina, USA
08.2005 - Current
Secondary Education Age-Appropriate Lesson Planning and Classroom Management
Student Engagement
Testing and Grading
Test Proctoring; Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives in Spanish levels 1, 2, and 3.
Also taught AVID to sophomores during 2023-2024 school year.
Met learning goals for over 90% of students.
Elementary School Teacher
Walnut Elementary School
Baldwin Park, USA
08.2000 - 06.2001
Taught classroom of over 30 students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
Taught all core subjects including Math, Science, and History.
Also, used Differentiated Instruction and ELD for students learning English.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
10.2024
Master of Arts - Teacher Education, Multiple Subjects
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA
12.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Spanish
Pitzer College
Claremont, CA
06.2000
Skills
Bilingual and biliterate
Student-centered learning
Positive reinforcement strategies
Instructional best practices
Differentiated instruction techniques
ESL instruction
Elementary and adult education
High school and middle school education
Team leadership and collaboration
Parent communication skills
Classroom management strategies
Curriculum development expertise
Student assessment methods
Lesson planning proficiency
Data analysis skills
Standardized testing administration
Affiliations
Managed and collaborated with the World Language Department as Dept. Coordinator (ILT) from Aug. 2019 to June 2024.
C-VUSD Leadership SeminarCohort #2 – Jan. 2025 to June 2025
Committees
2024/2025 C-VUSD District Staff Advisory Council Representative: Worked directly with the Superintendent, District Cabinet, and Advisory Council to address critical issues in each of the school sites and make meaningful and positive changes.
2022-2024 Yale RULER SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) Team Member
2022-Present Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) Teacher and Team Member