Esmeralda Cisneros Briones
Bakersfield
Summary
Full time KUTR (Kern Urban Teacher Residency) resident teacher working closely with their mentor to plan, carry through lessons, and align lessons to the curriculum standards. Hands-on experience working in a classroom while differentiating instruction, assessing students, maintaining good classroom management, and accommodating students needs. Continuous professional development and reflections which have lead to becoming an effective student-centered educator.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kern Urban Teacher Resident
Bakersfield City School District
08.2024 - Current
- worked in a kindergarten and 5th grade classroom alongside my mentor teachers
- assisted in developing appropriate lessons based on the curriculum and the student's needs and accommodations
- built relationships with students and parents to create a strong connection with their school community and maintain an open line of communication
- assisted in assessing students through formative ans summative assessments
- managed classroom behavior by setting clear expectations, modeling appropriate behavior, and enforcing rules
- collaborated with mentor and grade level to discuss our next steps as a grade level and share data
- participated in professional development opportunities, including observations, trainings, workshops, etc.
Tutor
02.2017 - Current
- Held group and private tutoring sessions for students ages 6-17 in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Spanish
- Assisted students with homework, projects, reports, and exam preparation
- Created assignments and practice work based on each student's needs to help provide additional support
- Transitioned to virtual tutoring from in-person during remote learning periods
Babysitter
05.2018 - Current
- Cared for children aged 1-14 for 8+ hours Monday-Friday
- Periodically updated parents on achievements, progress, and behavior
- Adapted the environment to fit the children's needs and interests
- Implemented a schedule and routine which included playtime, reading, arts & crafts, outside time, etc.
- Helped students with school work, homework, reviewing, and studying
Hiking and Adventure Club Officer
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Organized meetings for 20+ students to receive information regarding club rules and policies, upcoming trips, events, and fundraisers
- Managed the fundraiser inventory and kept track of each students goal
- Managed 15+ trip participants and collected permission slips, checked eligibility, sent reminders and information, conducted check-ins with students, and assigned student groups for each trip
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA05-2025
Skills
- Multilingual Communication (Spanish)
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Building Relationships
- Canvas LMS
- Google Classroom
- Microsoft 365
- Zoom Proficiency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kern Urban Teacher Resident
Bakersfield City School District
08.2024 - Current
Babysitter
05.2018 - Current
Hiking and Adventure Club Officer
09.2017 - 05.2020
Tutor
02.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University, Bakersfield
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