Zach Stocker
Salinas,CA
Summary
Caring, patient and hard working person. Ready to grow in areas of weakness and willing to seek guidance. Ready to lead and be led and help create a positive and safe learning environment. I have Interpersonal skills with people, great patience and good communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Martin Luther King Jr. School of the Arts
Salinas, California
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational and behavioral needs.
- Assessed student progress through observations and tailored instructional strategies accordingly.
- Developed age-appropriate educational materials using creative arts and hands-on projects.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
Substitute Teacher
Salinas City Elementary School District
Salina, California
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed classroom behavior to create a positive learning environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Student Teacher
Salinas City ESD
Salinas, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- 300+ hours as a student teacher at Laurel Wood Elementary School.
- Offered personalized assistance to children in need of extra support.
- Taught whole group, small group and individual lessons to students.
- Established positive relationships with students, fellow teachers and school staff.
- Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.
Janitor/Facility
Salinas Valley Community Church
Salinas
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Assist supervisor with projects involving church maintenance.
- Worked as a team to efficiently complete tasks throughout the day.
- Maintained positive & professional relationships with all staff members.
Voluntary Sunday School Worker/small Group Leader
Salinas Valley Community Church
Salinas, CA
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Helped faculty and staff teach and support children K-5th grade.
- Worked off pre planned curriculums and modified as needed.
- Worked directly with children leading them in church related actives as well as assisting other leaders.
Lifeguard/ City Lesson swim lesson instructor
Salinas Aquatic Center
Salinas, California
06.2012 - 07.2016
- Avoided critical events by attentively tracking swimmers and identifying risky behaviors.
- Complied with safety by keeping impeccable records of daily activities and safety incidents.
- Improved response times through simulated trainings, using life-like dolls to enhance identification and first aid skills.
- Helped keep facility safe and well-maintained with regular care for facility.
- Taught life saving swimming skills to elementary aged students who came from schools in Salinas, CA.
Private Caregiver
Allen Schooley
, California
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Teacher Education For Transfer
AA of Education For Transfer - Hartnell College
05.2019
Associate of Arts - English For Transfer
Hartnell College
05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA05.2021
Skills
- Safety management
- Relationship building
- Communication
- First Aid/CPR
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Working collaboratively
- Time management
- Conflict management
- Student Centered
Certification
- TEFL and TESOL 120 hour certification
- Clear Multiple Subject Credential
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Martin Luther King Jr. School of the Arts
07.2023 - 06.2025
Substitute Teacher
Salinas City Elementary School District
02.2023 - 06.2023
Student Teacher
Salinas City ESD
08.2021 - 05.2022
Janitor/Facility
Salinas Valley Community Church
08.2016 - 05.2020
Private Caregiver
Allen Schooley
10.2015 - 02.2016
Lifeguard/ City Lesson swim lesson instructor
Salinas Aquatic Center
06.2012 - 07.2016
Voluntary Sunday School Worker/small Group Leader
Salinas Valley Community Church
01.2011 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - Elementary Teacher Education For Transfer
AA of Education For Transfer - Hartnell College
Associate of Arts - English For Transfer
Hartnell College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University Monterey Bay
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