Estrella Andres
Daly City
Summary
Aspiring elementary educator pursuing a Master's in Multiple Subjects Education. With 8+ years experience supporting diverse learners, I focus on inclusive, student-centered teaching. I am bilingual in English and Spanish with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Instructional Aide, Autism Support Moderate/Severe
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
09.2024 - Current
- Supports student learning objectives through individualized instruction and small-group intervention aligned with IEP goals.
- Delivers academic and behavioral support during whole-class, small-group, and independent learning activities.
- Maintains student safety and engagement during recess and transition periods with behavioral expectations.
- Supports English Language Learners (ELLs) through scaffold instruction and language development strategies.
- Monitors and documented student progress through data collection and analysis.
- Collaborates daily with teachers, specialists, and families to support student learning and social-emotional development.
- Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to share instructional strategies and student progress updates.
Teacher
KinderCare Champions
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Designed and adapted lesson plans to meet diverse developmental and academic needs using cooperative learning and differentiated instruction.
- Used hands-on activities, play-based learning, and technology integration to increase engagement and conceptual understanding.
- Established a positive classroom culture through proactive behavior management and clear expectations.
- Maintained ongoing communication with families to support student development.
Student Teacher Internship
San Lorenzo Unified School District
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported implementation of classroom routines, expectations, and behavior management systems.
- Assisted in designing and administering formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress.
- Facilitated reading and writing workshops to strengthen literacy development across content areas.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with teaching staff, administration, and students.
Teacher Assistant
Saul Martinez Elementary School
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Tutored targeted small-groups and one-on-one instruction.
- Assisted with lesson implementation, classroom organization, and maintaining student records.
- Supported multilingual learners through differentiated academic support.
- Supervised student behavior and reinforced classroom expectations and routines.
Food Associate
Gate Gourmet
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Maintained food safety standards and collaborated with teams in fast-paced production settings.
Production Associate
TESLA
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked in high-efficiency production environments requiring precision and teamwork.
Food Service Worker
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered customer service and supported team operations in high-volume settings.
- As a cashier, I processed transactions accurately and led inventory at restaurants.
Education
Master of Arts - Teacher
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA07-2026
Bachelor's Degree - Education, Democracy, and Justice B.A
University Of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2025
Skills
- Bilingual Instruction & Translation
- Lesson Planning & Curriculum Design
- Supporting Diverse Learners
- Classroom Management
- Student Teaching
- IEP Implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Collaborative Teaching
- Literacy development
- Customer Support & Service
- Cashier
Certification
- Mandated Child Abuse Reporter
- CPR Certification (April 2025 – August 2027)
LANGUAGES
Spanish (Native)
English (Native)
Timeline
Substitute Instructional Aide, Autism Support Moderate/Severe
Santa Cruz County Office of Education
09.2024 - Current
Teacher
KinderCare Champions
06.2024 - 09.2024
Student Teacher Internship
San Lorenzo Unified School District
04.2024 - 06.2024
Food Associate
Gate Gourmet
06.2023 - 09.2023
Production Associate
TESLA
07.2022 - 10.2022
Food Service Worker
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
03.2022 - 06.2022
Teacher Assistant
Saul Martinez Elementary School
08.2017 - 03.2019
Master of Arts - Teacher
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor's Degree - Education, Democracy, and Justice B.A
University Of California, Santa Cruz
Field Work
Student Teaching
Radcliff Elementary School, Watsonville, CA| December 2025–Present
• Support instruction in a multilingual classroom serving predominantly Spanish-speaking English Learners.
• Translate lessons, directions, and assessments from English to Spanish.
• Provide small-group and whole-class instruction in literacy, writing, and math in both Spanish and English.
• Collaborate with cooperating teacher to scaffold instruction using modeling, visuals, sentence frames, and differentiated support.
• Support newcomer students by reinforcing academic vocabulary and encouraging participation in discussions and writing.
• Facilitate small-group intervention focused on reading comprehension and academic language development.
• Assist with classroom management, routines, and communication with Spanish-speaking students and family communication.