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Cristina Maria Trinidad-Lander

Mission Viejo

Summary

Innovative professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled at aligning curiosity and guidance for students of all ages. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Substitute Teacher

Saddleback Unified School District
Mission Viejo, CA
08.2025 - Current
  • August '24-December '24 and August '25- Current
  • Carried out the lesson plans and instructions provided by the absent regular teacher to ensure that students continue to learn and adhere to classroom expectations in a productive and safe environment for grades TK-12
  • Managed classroom environments to maintain order and promote student engagement.

Long Term Substitute, 2nd Grade at Rancho Canada

Saddleback Unified School District
Lake Forest, CA
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Collaborated and implemented engaging lessons based on common core-aligned curriculum.
  • Collected and analyzed 29 students’ academic progress for the 2nd trimester.
  • Adapted lesson plans to accommodate diverse learners, including those with special needs or language barriers.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly, providing feedback to educators for curriculum adjustments and improvements.

Academic Program Director

Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, Orange County Boy Scouts of America
08.2016 - 05.2022
  • Oversaw academic programs, including sleepaway camp, summer camp, and homeschooling program(s).
  • Developed talented naturalist, tri annually.
  • Developed and organized curriculum that meet California Science Standards, Common Core, and Environmental Principles and Concepts.
  • Balanced an annual budget for the department.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Alliant International University
San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Minor in Natural Science

California State Fullerton University
Fullerton, CA

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Saddleback Community College
Mission Viejo, CA

Skills

  • Literacy development
  • Creative problem solving
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Shooting Sports-Archery
  • Collaborating with Environmental programs (Leave No Trace, NASA Globe)

Certification

  • California Multiple Subject Preliminary Teaching Credential
  • Red Cross Infant, youth, and adult CPR/AED
  • Preventative Health Care

Timeline

Resident Substitute Teacher

Saddleback Unified School District
08.2025 - Current

Long Term Substitute, 2nd Grade at Rancho Canada

Saddleback Unified School District
01.2025 - 05.2025

Academic Program Director

Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, Orange County Boy Scouts of America
08.2016 - 05.2022

Master of Arts - Education

Alliant International University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Minor in Natural Science

California State Fullerton University

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Saddleback Community College
Cristina Maria Trinidad-Lander