Areas of Teaching Proficiency
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Technical Skills
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Education and Certifications
Fresno Pacific University - Fresno, Ca
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with Counseling Emphasis, 3.6 G.P.A
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, 4.0 G.P.A
Professional Experience
California Area Director –
Fall 2011 to Present
Springboard Education in America - Nationwide
Site Coordinator – Fall 2010 to Present
Springboard Education in America - Nationwide
Guest Teacher/Instructional Assistant Substitute – Fall 2010 to Present
San Juan Unified School District – Sacramento, Ca
Substitute Teacher – Fall 2009 to Spring 2011
Creative Frontiers Elementary School – Sacramento, Ca
Kindergarten Teacher – Fall 2008 to Fall 2009
Pioneer Elementary School, Kindergarten, Twin Rivers Unified – Sacramento, CA
Student Teacher – Fall 2007 to Summer 2008
Ann Leavenworth Elementary, Kindergarten and 3rd grade, Fresno Unified – Fresno, CA
Substitute Teacher – Fall 2006 to Summer 2008
West Fresno Elementary, West Fresno Unified – Fresno, CA
Preschool Teacher – Winter 2006 to Fall 2006
Kiddie Kare Schools – Clovis, Ca
Springboard Education in America - Nationwide
- Demonstrated superb leadership skills by uniting and motivating staff members towards excellence.
- Communicated high expectations for student behavior and achievement to teachers, students and parents.
- Managed and supervised the operations of all Springboard Education programs in California.
- Created a new teacher evaluation system that was implemented in all nation-wide programs.
- Implemented new program policies to facilitate improvement and overall parent and school satisfaction.
- Developed an excellent rapport with parents, teachers, administration and students.
Site Coordinator – Fall 2010 to Present
Springboard Education in America - Nationwide
- Planned and implemented day-to-day operations of the program including supervising students, tutoring and leading activities.
- Collaborated with school day teachers to ensure individual academic goals are met.
- Increased the academic success of students by providing specialized tutoring
- Communicated daily with parents regarding student progress.
Guest Teacher/Instructional Assistant Substitute – Fall 2010 to Present
San Juan Unified School District – Sacramento, Ca
- Accepted fill-in assignments for grades K through 6th grade.
- Implemented lesson plans and maintained high expectations for student behavior.
- Assist school sites with the implementation of special education programs as assigned.
- Administered and scored informal assessments, tests and written papers, and maintained such records for assigned teachers.
Substitute Teacher – Fall 2009 to Spring 2011
Creative Frontiers Elementary School – Sacramento, Ca
- Repeatedly requested for long-term assignments for maternity and medical leave.
- Considered a highly qualified and effective teacher in all grades, PreK-6th.
- Instructed students as outlined by classroom teacher’s lesson plans.
- Created an environment conducive for student learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to resolve issues pertinent to teachers, administrators, parents and children.
Kindergarten Teacher – Fall 2008 to Fall 2009
Pioneer Elementary School, Kindergarten, Twin Rivers Unified – Sacramento, CA
- Makes success possible for all students by using various teaching strategies such as SDAIE.
- Designed lessons that emphasized the excitement of learning, teamwork and choice.
- Earned high marks on principal evaluations.
- Utilized SMART board technology to create and present engaging lessons that aligned with California Content Standards.
- Developed rapport with the families of students in order to enhance student success.
Student Teacher – Fall 2007 to Summer 2008
Ann Leavenworth Elementary, Kindergarten and 3rd grade, Fresno Unified – Fresno, CA
- Facilitated learning experiences that emphasized the excitement of learning, teamwork and choice.
- Utilized multiple learning strategies such as SDAIE and ELD in all lesson planning.
- Used varied forms of assessment to determine an accurate starting point for instruction.
- Developed class management skills through positive discipline.
- Provided valuable information to fellow teachers on using technology in the classroom.
- Utilized technology to implement instruction that engaged and encouraged students in active learning.
Substitute Teacher – Fall 2006 to Summer 2008
West Fresno Elementary, West Fresno Unified – Fresno, CA
- Created and planned lessons in the absence of teacher plans.
- Regularly assessed students formally and informally to gauge understanding of material.
- Assisted colleagues with behavior issues and provided counsel on Positive Behavior Support techniques.
Preschool Teacher – Winter 2006 to Fall 2006
Kiddie Kare Schools – Clovis, Ca
- Planned and implemented daily lesson plans to prepare students for Kindergarten.
- Created a safe and child-centered learning environment.
- Successful lead group of 60-80 preschool students in Circle Time, Calendar and Music activities.
- United team of teachers by organizing monthly company lesson plans and encouraging collaboration.
Professional Development
- Positive Behavior Supports, June 2012
- BTSA Induction Program, Year 1, 2009
- K-6 Support Special Populations Including GATE, January 2009
- Guided Reading, January 2009
- Tools and Solutions to Classroom Management, November 2008
- Behavior Management: Teaching the Tornadoes, Space Cadets and Students Refusing to Learn, October 2008