Denise Mas
Oceanside
Summary
My objective is to obtain a position in the Teaching field. I have extensive experience working with students and their families as a Spanish teacher and subbing for several school districts. I also have other transferrable skills working with children and their families as a Social Worker. In addition, I am trilingual in English, Spanish and Italian.I am a knowledgeable Substitute Teacher committed to sharing knowledge and adapting lessons to allow children to succeed. I'm well-educated in identifying instructional methods and materials, and creating a classroom environment conducive to learning. I'm also energetic and enthusiastic about promoting learning with hands-on activities, class lesson plans, and individualized support. I'm polished in monitoring students while enforcing classroom and school rules. I'm respectful and friendly collaborator commended for encouraging understanding and acceptance of differences. Hardworking Substitute Teacher with skills to step into any classroom environment and support student needs with excellent discussion management, lecturing and mentoring abilities. Knowledgeable about special intervention plans, recordkeeping requirements and strategies for maintaining classroom discipline. Grades papers and homework and records grades for lead teacher.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Oceanside Unified School District
Oceanside
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons to diverse student groups across various subjects.
- Managed classroom behavior and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Supervised student activities during recess and lunch periods for safety.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
SpEd Teacher Summer School
Oceanside Unified School District
Oceanside
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Implemented effective teaching strategies to support student learning.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to address student challenges.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adapt lessons.
- Facilitated a positive classroom environment that encouraged participation.
- Managed behavior issues through positive reinforcement techniques such as prizes, verbal praise, and rewards systems.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure appropriate educational services for students with special needs.
Reading Specialist Teacher
Oceanside Unified School District
Oceanside
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed individualized reading programs for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate reading strategies into curriculum.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student reading levels and progress.
- Coordinated with parents to support student reading growth at home.
- Implemented interventions for struggling readers using specialized techniques.
- Analyzed data to inform instructional practices and improve literacy outcomes.
Teacher
Auburn School District
Auburn
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
Sub Teacher
Alta Loma School District
Altaloma
11.2013 - 12.2020
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
Lango Spanish Teacher
Alexander Hughes Center
Claremont
03.2011 - 06.2019
- I was working as a Spanish Teacher for Lango and I really enjoyed working with a variety of ages and grade levels from K-6.
- It has always been my passion to teach languages and I do have a great report with the students as well as the staff there.
- Please feel free to contact Tamari Jenkins at 909-781-7157 or 909-360-3006. I obtain the following skills:
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
- Developed language resources to support and supplement instructional activities.
EXCEL Teacher
Central School District
Rancho Cucamonga
12.2007 - 11.2012
- I worked as an Extended Day Teacher
- Extended Day teacher is working with the EXCEL
- I worked with small groups of children to help them improve their skills.
- Reading and Language Arts
- I also taught Spanish after school and an Art and Crafts class during the summer program, I taught grades 1st to 5th grades, during 2007
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Intervention Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
Pomona
09.2006 - 10.2008
- I worked for Pomona Unified as an Intervention Teacher
- I taught "at risk" children in Language
- Arts and Math in grades K-3rd
- I also worked for the public school districts as a substitute teacher for many different grade levels ranging from Kindergarten through Elementary
- I was a Sub for Pomona District, and I completed my Student Teaching in 2006 in Pomona School.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Spanish Teacher
Rio Hondo College
Whittier
10.1999 - 12.2003
- I taught Spanish for the "Upward Bound Program”
- These students range from ages 16-19. They were recruited from high schools throughout many communities such as Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, and El Monte.
- I also taught Spanish to children ages 8-15 and their parents.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
- Conducted formative assessments to evaluate student mastery of standards and learning outcomes.
Substitute Teacher, Dist
Azusa School Dist. /Covina Valley School
Azusa
09.1999 - 12.2001
- I worked for the public school districts as a substitute teacher for many different grade levels ranging from Pre-School through High School
- I was fortunate to have "long term" assignments that gave me the opportunity to gain a multitude of experience.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
Social Worker II
L.A.C, Children Services
Covina
07.1990 - 01.1997
- I worked for a multi number of cases above 70, and in various different departments ranging from the initial state of Emergency Response to Family Reunification and finally Permanency Planning.
- I worked with an enormous number of abused children and their families. I dealt with many aspects of the cases from detaining children to Family Reunification.
- I Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits and coverage.
- Engaged in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
Education
MAED And Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials(CSET & RICA) 2004-2005 CPR And 1st Aid Training -
University of Phoenix
Ontario, Ca11-2006
B.A. Degree - Bilingual Education
Cal State University
Los Angeles, Ca06-1985
A.A. Degree - Liberal Studies
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, Ca.06-1981
High School Diploma -
Mark Keppel High School
Alhambra, Ca.06-1978
Skills
- Small Group Tutoring
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- Classroom Management
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Staff Collaboration
- Group Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Material Distribution
- Behavior Management
- Differentiated instruction
References
References available upon request.
Languages
3,3
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Professional
Additional Information
- AWARDS , RECEIVE D. Social Worker Achievement Awards 1990-1997. Herbert Hawkins Sales in Training Award 1989. · Obregon School Achievement Award 1988 · EPIC Award 1985.
Timeline
SpEd Teacher Summer School
Oceanside Unified School District
06.2024 - 07.2024
Reading Specialist Teacher
Oceanside Unified School District
04.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Oceanside Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Auburn School District
01.2022 - 06.2022
Sub Teacher
Alta Loma School District
11.2013 - 12.2020
Lango Spanish Teacher
Alexander Hughes Center
03.2011 - 06.2019
EXCEL Teacher
Central School District
12.2007 - 11.2012
Intervention Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
09.2006 - 10.2008
Spanish Teacher
Rio Hondo College
10.1999 - 12.2003
Substitute Teacher, Dist
Azusa School Dist. /Covina Valley School
09.1999 - 12.2001
Social Worker II
L.A.C, Children Services
07.1990 - 01.1997
MAED And Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials(CSET & RICA) 2004-2005 CPR And 1st Aid Training -
University of Phoenix
B.A. Degree - Bilingual Education
Cal State University
A.A. Degree - Liberal Studies
Mt. San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
Mark Keppel High School
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