Ariana Avalos
Lake Elsinore
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to students learning. Scaffolding and including culture into my lessons is my number 1 priority. In my classroom horizontal learning is used. I am skilled multitasker with great ethic skills. I am organized and reliable. I use a lot of technology to create fun and interactive games.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Murrieta Mesa High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with 10 students per week to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for the allotted time to strengthen weak subjects, increasing academic progress by 55%.
- Organized three group tutoring sessions per month to help students struggling in similar areas.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- 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.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Prepare materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluate, correct and grade the performance of 60 students.
- Integrate technology into 50% of daily lesson plans to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Communicate student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
AVID Tutor
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support three groups of 20 students.
- Assisted five teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies, decreasing 95% of classroom accidents.
- Served as academic and social resource for high school and middle school students, leading writing process improvements, study skills, note-taking, test-taking skills and overall stress management.
- Guided students through skillset self-discovery to navigate career and college decision processes.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Developed positive reinforcement techniques to provide feedback to students while building individual confidence levels.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05.2020
Skills
- Instructing and monitoring
- Learning strategies and evaluations methods
- Proficient in Common Curriculum
- MS Office
- Communication and social perceptiveness
- Time management
- Active listening and persuasion
- Collaborative and team oriented
Certification
- ABA Certification- (2018)
- CPR Certificate -(2018)
- Avid Training Certification- (2016)
Timeline
Student Teacher
Murrieta Mesa High School
09.2023 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
08.2021 - 09.2023
AVID Tutor
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
08.2015 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Education
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
California State University - San Marcos
- ABA Certification- (2018)
- CPR Certificate -(2018)
- Avid Training Certification- (2016)
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