ANNA KIA
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in classroom management, lesson planning, and student assessment. Proven ability to foster relationships and collaborate effectively with faculty, driving student growth and engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher: 3rd Grade
9th St. Elementary (LAUSD)
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods to tailor instructional approaches.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan effectively.
- Organized and used a variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning.
- Attended and participated in professional development activities and conferences to enhance skills and job knowledge.
- Served as School Site Council Chairperson (2 years)
- Served as Science Ambassador (3 years) and Climate Literacy Champion (2 years).
Teacher: 4th/5th Grade
Micheltorena St. Elementary (LAUSD)
11.2016 - 09.2023
- Taught in both Spanish dual-language (as the English partner of a teaching team for 48 students in 2 classes) and neighborhood schools (leadership academy), planned with colleagues, & participated in schoolwide activities both on & off campus.
- GATE Coordinator (2 years): led parent workshops
- Yearbook Committee Lead (1 year)
- School Site Council Coordinator (1 year)
- Coordinated 3-day 5th Grade Science Camp @ CIMI: Catalina Island Marine Institute 5 years): conducted parent meetings and helped to plan annual culmination celebrations
- Coordinated field trips with grade level team 2-3x annually
- Conducted 5th Grade Annual PE Testing, Grade Growth/Development Curriculum, and CAST Assessment
Actively Engaged LAUSD Parent & Stay-at-Home Mom
Volunteer Position
06.2012 - 11.2016
- Room Parent & Parent Volunteer (2 years)
- School Site Council member (2 years); SSC Chair (1 year)
- Volunteered time at Reach Our Community Kids (free local non-profit after school homework and recreation program) where I trained & mentored college honor students needing community service hours to tutor elementary, middle, and high school students. Built rapport with students, parents, and college-age tutors from Occidental College.
- Active in neighborhood MOMS Club Eagle Rock/Highland Park (President 2 years, Membership VP 1 year): conducted board meetings, planned play dates, meet-and-greets, new-baby meal drop-offs and field trips for families with young children
Teacher: 5th Grade
Ocean View Elementary (EWCSD)
09.2001 - 06.2012
- Taught 5th Grade (11 years), regularly collaborating with colleagues and administrators
- Attended Professional Development Conferences & Events to expand educator skills
- Actively helped to organize and attend schoolwide events and fundraisers; interacted with students, families, colleagues & administrators regularly at schoolwide events
- Yearbook Co-Coordinator (3 years)
- Mentor Teacher for student teachers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building & faculty collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student feedback
- Student records management
- Instructional Techniques
- Proctoring Assessments
- Field trip and science camp coordination
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Swahili
Elementary
Timeline
Teacher: 3rd Grade
9th St. Elementary (LAUSD)
09.2023 - Current
Teacher: 4th/5th Grade
Micheltorena St. Elementary (LAUSD)
11.2016 - 09.2023
Actively Engaged LAUSD Parent & Stay-at-Home Mom
Volunteer Position
06.2012 - 11.2016
Teacher: 5th Grade
Ocean View Elementary (EWCSD)
09.2001 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
California State University, Fullerton