Talia Kraus
Encinitas,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator at San Diego Unified School District, adept at fostering strong relationships and implementing grade-level standards. Excelled in integrating educational technology and applying diverse teaching methodologies and curricula, ensuring significant academic growth. Skilled in classroom management and team collaboration, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal communication and organizational abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication and collaborative partnerships for student success.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study, enriching the overall curriculum.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal results.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring that all students experienced academic growth.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Substitute Teacher
North County Substitute Consortium
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Long-Term Sub in 1st grade 5/1- 6/14 at Paul Ecke Central.
Full-Time Student Teaching 5th Grade
University Of San Diego
08.2022 - 12.2022
Paul Ecke Central Elementary School
Instructional Aide ESY Summer School
San Diego North County Substitute Consortium
06.2022 - 07.2022
Flora Vista Elementary School
- Provided support to help students in Moderate to Severe Special Education Settings.
VP of Standards & Risk Management Officer
Epsilon Omicron Chapter Of Kappa Kappa Gamma
01.2018 - 12.2020
Vice President Standards (Winter 2020- Fall 2020)
- Responsible for maintaining the fraternity's standards and policies, and addressing violations of the bylaws, standing rules, and policies. The VPS educate the chapter about the Standards Committee's role, promotes unity and sisterhood, and serve as a role model for the chapter.
Risk Management Officer (Winter 2018- Fall 2019)
- Responsible for the education and well-being of the chapter in all aspects of health and safety. Develop a comprehensive education program designed to educate the chapter members about a wide variety of risk management-related topics.
Extended Practicum Student Teaching 1st Grade
University Of San Diego
01.2022 - 05.2022
Paul Ecke Central Elementary School
Practicum Student - Kindergarten
University Of San Diego
09.2021 - 12.2021
San Diego Cooperative Charter School
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05.2023
Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials - Elementary Education
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Development Major | Education Minor
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA03.2021
Skills
- Effectively communicate and build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Implement grade-level standards
- Integrate dynamic educational technology
- Apply various teaching approaches and methodologies (ELD, SDAIE, UDL)
- Carry out effective classroom management strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational Skills
- Student Records Management
- Progress Reporting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD
- Apple Certified Teacher
- CPR, AED, & First-Aid Certified
- Certificate in Trauma Awareness, Resilience, and Restorative Approaches across the professions
Accomplishments
- Deans Graduate Scholarship Recipient
- Masters & Credential Program (4.0 GPA) Summa Cum Laude
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate & Dean's List (2018 -2021)
University of San Diego
University of California, Davis
Professional References
Darcy Rhodes: dhodes@sandi.net
- 3rd Grade Teacher at Vista Grande Elementary School (August 2023-June 2024)
Karla Rodriguez: khowarth@sandi.net
- Educational Specialist at Vista Grande Elementary School (August 2023-June 2024)
Carrie Murtagh: carrie.murtagh@eusd.net
- Student Teaching Cooperative Teacher at Paul Ecke Central Elementary School (August 2022- December 2022)
Dr. Christopher Foster: chrisfoster@sandiego.edu
- University of San Diego Student Teaching Supervisor
Brooke Klein: brooke.klein@eusd.net
- Extended Practicum Cooperating Teacher at Paul Ecke Central Elementary School (January 2022- June 2022)
Volunteer Experience
- Sprout Up Instructor, Lead Instructor, and Curriculum Editor, University Of California, Davis (2019- 2021)
- Writing Ambassador Remote Writing Tutor, University Of California, Davis (2020-2021)
- Reading is Fundamental Organization Volunteer (2017-2021).
- Kids on Cowell Daycare and Preschool volunteer (Spring 2019).
- Child Development TA Internship in 1st Grade: Mission Estancia Elementary School (2016-2017).
- Best Buddies: tutoring elementary school students at a local elementary school. (2015-2016).
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
Full-Time Student Teaching 5th Grade
University Of San Diego
08.2022 - 12.2022
Instructional Aide ESY Summer School
San Diego North County Substitute Consortium
06.2022 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher
North County Substitute Consortium
04.2022 - 06.2023
Extended Practicum Student Teaching 1st Grade
University Of San Diego
01.2022 - 05.2022
Practicum Student - Kindergarten
University Of San Diego
09.2021 - 12.2021
VP of Standards & Risk Management Officer
Epsilon Omicron Chapter Of Kappa Kappa Gamma
01.2018 - 12.2020
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of San Diego
Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials - Elementary Education
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Science - Human Development Major | Education Minor
University of California - Davis
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