Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Morgan Hill Unified School District, excelling in classroom management and fostering strong rapport with students and parents. Committed to differentiated instruction, I enhance learning experiences through innovative teaching methods, ensuring every student achieves their full potential in a nurturing environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
El Toro Health Science Academy
Morgan Hill
01.2017 - 01.2022
Teacher
Morgan Hill Unified School District
Morgan Hill
01.2015 - 01.2022
Taught 2nd Grade and 5th Grade
Delivered engaging lessons across entire curriculum with an average classroom count of 28 students
Use positive classroom management techniques to ensure good student behavior
Plan and assign differentiated classwork and homework tasks to support learning
Adapt provided lesson plans to students' unique learning needs
Created and maintained a welcoming, friendly, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment where all students felt comfortable.
Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of Instructional approaches
Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as whole group lectures, small group instruction, discussions, hands-on activities, and individual skill work
Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student.
Teacher
P.A. Walsh STEAM Academy
Morgan Hill
01.2015 - 01.2017
Mini Mermaids Running Club Site Coordinator
Running Club that empowers girls to listen to their inner voice, value their uniqueness and learn to love movement
Education
Masters - Education
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
06-2015
B.A. - Liberal Studies
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05-2014
High School Diploma -
Presentation High School
San Jose, CA
05-2010
Skills
Classroom Management
Strong rapport with students and parents
Critical Thinking
Teamwork
Technology Skills
Organization
Differentiated instruction
References
Darren McDonald, 661-337-0711, damcdonald@lammersvilleusd.net, Administrator, Julius Cordes Elementary, 296 East Parco Ave, Mountain House, CA, 95391
Melissa Aguirre, 408-710-4043, aguirrem@mhusd.org, Teacher + Induction Mentor, Morgan HIll Unified School District
Danielle Dunio, 1st Grade Teacher, El Toro Health Science Academy, 455 E. Main Ave, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037, 408-535-6297, duniod@mhusd.org
Tanya Martinez, Family Friend, 408-722-8992, tanyavmarti@gmail.com
Volunteer Experience
Mini Mermaids Running Club Site Coordinator, Running Club that empowers girls to listen to their inner voice, value their uniqueness and learn to love movement
Assistant Principal of Instruction at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Hawthorne Academy of Health Science and Military Global Public Safety AcademyAssistant Principal of Instruction at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Hawthorne Academy of Health Science and Military Global Public Safety Academy