Ariel Estrada
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated and passionate educator with a strong commitment to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment. Adept at developing creative lesson plans and utilizing innovative teaching methods to engage students and enhance their academic growth. With a deep passion for helping students succeed, I aim to inspire a lifelong love of learning while encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal development. Seeking an opportunity to contribute my skills, enthusiasm, and dedication to a dynamic educational institution.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Downey Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Substitute Teacher
Downey Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Senior Instructional Assistant
Downey Unified School District
10.2019 - Current
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals
- Complied with instructor-developed IEP's and made informed recommendations for adjustments
Behavioral Interventionist
Behavioral Health Works
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Utilized frequency charting, duration charting, time sampling and interval observations for appropriate behavior intervention
- Assisted in training of staff, parents and students in specialized instructional strategies and techniques used in behavior intervention
- Modeled social, peer facilitation and peer training to achieve academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals
Program Leader
Action Youth America
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules
- Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers
Education
Master of Education -
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA08.2020
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- IEP documentation
- Classroom Technology
- Tutoring and Mentoring
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
Certification
30 Day Emergency Substitute Permit
Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Anticipated May 2025
Exams
CBEST - Passed Feb 2024
CSET - Subtest I (Scheduled) Subtest II (Scheduled) Subtest III (Passed Dec 2024)
RICA - Scheduled
Timeline
Student Teacher
Downey Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Downey Unified School District
08.2024 - Current
Senior Instructional Assistant
Downey Unified School District
10.2019 - Current
Behavioral Interventionist
Behavioral Health Works
02.2019 - 09.2019
Program Leader
Action Youth America
01.2017 - 06.2019
Master of Education -
Claremont Graduate University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Pasadena City College
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