Enrique Vargas
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with LAUSD, skilled in instructional planning and promoting classroom engagement. Successfully fostered a supportive learning environment, enhancing student self-esteem and critical thinking. Leveraged technology to enrich lessons, while building strong relationships with families to boost student achievement and involvement. Recognized for effective conflict management and motivational support.
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 26 years of experience. Passionate about educating children using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
LAUSD
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.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Elementary School Teacher
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
08.1997 - Current
- Taught core subjects of math, science, English language development, and history.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance on a monthly basis
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Coached, mentored, and evaluated four student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards, and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by the school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to the next grade level yearly
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA08-1998
Skills
- Resource Acquisition
- Safety awareness
- Behavioral Intervention Strategies
- Effective Conflict Management
- Promoting Classroom Engagement
- Motivational Support
- Strategic Solution Development
- Effective Time Management
- Conducting Effective Teaching Sessions
- Student Behavior Coordination
- Instructional Planning
- Effective Relationship Development
Certification
BCLAD
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
LAUSD
08.2024 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
08.1997 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Northridge
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