Alma Cervantes
Mendota,CA
Summary
Passionate educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, Third Grade
Mendota Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mendota Unified School District
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Fulfilled short/long term substitute teaching requirements for all subjects in K-12.
- Adapted provided lesson plans to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Completed progress reports and attended after-school meetings.
- Maintained communication with parents via conferences, phone calls, and notes.
Student Teacher
Mendota Elementary School
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with other grade-level teachers to develop engaging lesson plans based on Common Core Curriculum.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Education
Credentials - Multiple Subject Credential
Cal State Teach
Fresno, CABachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA12.2021
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Leadership
- Bilingual: Spanish/English
Timeline
Teacher, Third Grade
Mendota Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Mendota Unified School District
01.2022 - 07.2024
Student Teacher
Mendota Elementary School
01.2022 - 12.2022
Credentials - Multiple Subject Credential
Cal State Teach
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University - Fresno
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