Gabriella Zurita
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated to fostering an inclusive, safe, and nurturing classroom community through an engaging curriculum that enhances academic performance and student engagement. Skilled in collaborating with colleagues, school administrators, and parents to establish an inclusive classroom environment. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to maintain student interest and support diverse learning styles. 5 years of hands-on classroom experience and classroom management skills. Bring consistent energy, enthusiasm, and stamina to effectively engage and support students in daily classroom activities. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher (Kinder)
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.2024 - Current
- Create lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards (CKLA, Eureka, Benchmark Advance) while incorporating hands-on activities, music and movement to support early learners.
- Design and implement differentiated lessons to meet the needs of English Learners, students with IEPs, and high-achieving students within a developmentally appropriate framework.
- Evaluate and assesse student progress regularly, using formative assessments (i-Ready, DIBELS, teacher-created checks for understanding) providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Delivering targeted small group instruction in early literacy and foundational math, using data to support emerging readers and developing number sense.
- Establish open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintain strong communication with families, providing regular updates, coordinating parent-teacher conferences, and fostering home-school connections.
- Create a positive, warm, structured and engaging classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Integrate technology tools such as Seesaw, Google Classroom, Class Dojo, and interactive learning platforms to reinforce skills and increase student engagement.
Substitute Teacher
LAUSD
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Working under Los Angeles Unified School District to supervise students in the event that their regular teacher is unable to lead class. Classroom management, managing behavior interpreting lessons, creating reports.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
Teacher Assistant
LAUSD
10.2018 - 02.2023
- Working under Los Angeles Unified School District credential teacher to help support and facilitate classroom activities. The ability to create good working relationships with staff, students and parents and create a safe, welcoming environment. Have good literacy, numeracy and organizational skills. Maintain healthy communication, facilitate activities with the students, manage behavior and resolve issues in the classroom.
Program Worker
LA’s BEST
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Working under Los Angeles Unified School District as a program leader while being responsible for the daily supervision and safety of elementary students. Coordinate the curriculum of recreational activities to provide participants with a well-rounded positive experience. Fill out paperwork such as daily sign-in logs and incident reports. Maintain effective and positive lines of communication with School Administration, Maintenance Staff, Parents, and other personnel and organizations on site.
Program Leader
After-School All Stars LA
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Working as a program leader with a non-profit organization. Helping provide a program that educates, enlightens, and inspires 6-8th grade students each day. Organizing activities centered on health, fitness, and nutrition: the visual and performing arts: and youth and community service learning.
Mentor
College Spring
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Help prepare juniors at high schools to take their SAT and improve their SAT scores to increase university opportunities; help advise them on their upcoming college admission process (college applications, FAFSA)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01.2019
Childhood Development Teacher Permit - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles, CAMaster of Arts - EDUCATION
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA05-2025
Skills
- Spanish (Fluent)
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
30-DAY SUB TEACHING PERMIT: issued on 01/2024
Employee Number:
1093163
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher (Kinder)
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
LAUSD
03.2023 - 08.2024
Teacher Assistant
LAUSD
10.2018 - 02.2023
Program Worker
LA’s BEST
05.2016 - 07.2017
Mentor
College Spring
12.2014 - 05.2015
Program Leader
After-School All Stars LA
09.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
California State University of Los Angeles
Childhood Development Teacher Permit - Child Development
East Los Angeles College
Master of Arts - EDUCATION
Pacific Oaks College
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