Belsy Paz
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated English teacher with experience working with middle school students. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, fostering a supportive learning environment, and differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
Teach Academy of Technologies Middle School
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Grade: 6
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies such as group discussions, multimedia presentations, and project-based learning to cater to varying learning styles
- Collaborated with colleagues, administrators, and parents to track student development and address individual challenges or learning gaps
- Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives focused on student-centered, hands-on, and experiential learning to foster English instruction
English Language Arts Teacher
Arts In Action Community Charter School
Los Angeles
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Grade: 6
- Facilitated student success and academic growth new curriculum implementation.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
English Language Development Teacher
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle School
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Grade: 6,7,8
- Used a variety of technologies, including NearPod, GoogleDocs, GoogleSlides, and Padlet to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches
- Created a curriculum that reflected the students' diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds
English Teacher Resident
Alder Graduate School of Education
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Grade: 8
- Used data to drive design and engaging instruction for students of all learning styles and levels
- Planned for and implemented socioemotional learning skills lessons and curriculum during Advisory periods
- Implemented Restorative Practices in the classroom to build trust and community with students and families
Long Term English Language Arts Substitute
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Grade: 7
- Instructed students using McGraw-Hill's StudySync curriculum based on CCSS standards
- Used Understanding by Design (UBD) methodologies to create thematic units that engage students in the study of nonfiction and fiction text using English Language Arts (ELA) Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Education
Master of Arts - Education, With A Concentration in Teaching
Alder Graduate School of Education
Redwood City, CA06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2019
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Spanish fluency
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative planning
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Online instruction
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
Teach Academy of Technologies Middle School
04.2023 - 10.2024
English Language Arts Teacher
Arts In Action Community Charter School
01.2022 - 04.2022
English Language Development Teacher
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle School
07.2021 - 12.2021
English Teacher Resident
Alder Graduate School of Education
06.2020 - 06.2021
Long Term English Language Arts Substitute
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory
02.2020 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Education, With A Concentration in Teaching
Alder Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
California State University Dominguez Hills
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