Susie Maldonado
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Passionate and dedicated elementary educator with a lifelong dream of teaching. Experienced in providing engaging, student-centered instruction as both an Instructional Aide, Student Teacher, and Residential Substitute Teacher. Skilled in literacy development, classroom management, and adapting lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs. Committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages academic growth and confidence in young learners.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher
Lime Street Elementary
Hesperia, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards for third-grade subjects.
- Taught small groups of students using the SIPPS program, advancing them from the beginning level to the extension level during student teaching.
- Encouraged positive relationships between students by promoting collaboration using teaching strategies such as "think-pair-share".
- Design targeted lessons based on student assessment data to address learning gaps and support progress toward their academic goals while incorporating fun, hands-on learning activities to engage and motivate students.
Residential Substitute
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Hesperia, CA
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Utilized I-Ready diagnostic scores to create small groups focused on target growth areas.
- Designed engaging and interactive activities based on students' funds of knowledge to empower them to reach their learning goals with confidence and excitement.
- Celebrated student growth and achievement by implementing progress-tracking charts, inspiring students to take ownership of their success. As a long-term first-grade substitute, this strategy helped boost I-Ready scores in both math and reading by at least 30 points.
Instructional Aide
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
Hesperia, CA
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Created detailed reports on student achievement and progress, while guiding students through meaningful discussions about their goals, motivating them to take charge of their learning and growth.
- Prepared lesson materials and visually engaging aids tailored to students' interests, making learning more meaningful.
- Conducted small group instruction with students who had not yet demonstrated grade-level proficiencies.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop individualized education plans, with target growth areas.
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
National University
La Jolla, CA02-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
National University
La Jolla, CA01-2025
Skills
- Maintaining safe and positive learning environments
- Differentiated instruction
- Integrated social-emotional learning
- Small group instruction
- SIPPS Reading Intervention Program
- Next Steps: Reading Assessment
- DRA Reading Assessment
- Proficient in using I-Ready’s diagnostic tools to assess and monitor student progress
Timeline
Student Teacher
Lime Street Elementary
08.2024 - 12.2024
Residential Substitute
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
10.2021 - 12.2023
Instructional Aide
LaVerne Elementary Preparatory Academy
07.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
National University
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
National University
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