J'aime Cerino
Santa Rosa
Summary
Experienced professional educator skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement. Proficient in integrating arts into core academics, instructing language learners, and utilizing data for group instruction. Collaborative approach in working with district directors and colleagues for curriculum development and diagnostic reviews. Adaptable and reliable, always ready to meet changing needs and ensure student success. Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving abilities. Extensive experience working with diverse student levels, including high school and college students. Well-prepared to make a meaningful impact in any educational setting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Luther Burbank Elementary School/Santa Rosa City Schools
08.2021 - Current
- History of grade placement-second grade teacher, first and second grade combination class, currently instructing a fourth grade class with various academic levels.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Coordinated with special education team to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varied needs and interests, promoting inclusive education.
- Small group tutor to address intervention and remedial needs of students.
- Specializes in English Language Development instruction.
- Specializes in arts integration and use of Visual Thinking Strategies.
Summer Instructor Language Arts and Math
Calistoga Unified School District
06.2019 - 07.2024
- History of placement-third and fourth grade language arts and math instruction, fourth grade, and incoming sixth and seventh grade classes.
- Use of GLAD strategies and focus on literature study.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lessons.
- Implemented research-based pedagogical strategies in lesson planning to ensure instructional effectiveness and relevance to course objectives.
- Implemented creative strategies for differentiating instruction, meeting the needs of all learners in the classroom.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension and writing abilities by integrating literature circles into English Language Arts curriculum.
Elementary School Teacher
Abraham Lincoln School/Santa Rosa City Schools
08.2007 - 08.2021
- History of grade placement-kindergarten teacher, first grade teacher, second grade teacher through from, third grade teacher, second/third grades combo teacher( two years).
- Planed and implemented multiple subject curricula including English language development.
- Emphasis was on literacy and English language acquisition through science and social studies units.
- Collaborated at grade level, maintains parent and teacher communication and student study process.
- Participated in instructor and administrator research groups during faculty professional development, willingly participated in curricula pilots and teacher development.
- Instructed combo classes online spring 2020 through spring of 2021.
- Instructed via online and in-person simultaneously spring of 2021.
Assistant Professor
Ashford University
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Assistant professor for an online writing and philosophy classes.
- Assisted students with understanding and accomplishing their assignments.
- Responsible for correcting and grading writing assignments and writing guidance posts university students.
- Must navigate multilevel technical grading and correspondence programs.
- Collaborated with faculty and writing specialists.
Boarding Faculty
San Domenico Upper School
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Responsible for assisting the management of an all-girls International high school boarding program.
- Duties included: leading a mentoring group, monitoring study hall, providing academic assistance, observing students' social activities and emotional needs, implementing program guidelines, planning and managing excursions, writing quarterly reports, attending faculty meetings, leading tours to potential students and their families, writing a monthly article on resident life, researching learning centers and ESL education, event planning monthly semi-formal dinners, and parent education.
Elementary School Teacher
Novato Unified School District
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Taught using a Waldorf inspired curriculum at second grade level at the Novato Charter School.
- Instructed curriculum emphasizing the arts integration.
- Created language, music, and arts embedded lessons.
- Instructed a summer course emphasizing Fifth grade expository writing process for NUSD.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Responsible for experiential parent nights and leading seasonal performances.
Education
Masters of Arts - Education
Argosy University
San Francisco, CABehavioral Science
Lesley University
Cambridge, MASkills
- Educational Planning
- Data Interpretation
- Effective Classroom Management
- Adaptive Teaching Strategies
- Whole class and individualized literary instruction
- Language development
- Collaborative teamwork
- Professional development
- Facilitating Learning Sessions
- Virtual teaching experience
- Curriculum development
- Experience as lead teacher and presenting
Career Chronology
- Luther Burbank Elementary School/Santa Rosa City Schools, 203 A street, Santa Rosa, CA, 08/21/21-Present, Elementary School Teacher; second grade teacher, first and second grade combination class, current fourth grade teacher.
- Calistoga Junior High and Calistoga Elementary Schools, 1520 Lake Street, Calistoga, CA, Summer sessions 2019, 2023, and 2024. Third and fourth grade combination class, fourth grade, incoming sixth and seventh grades.
- Abraham Lincoln School/Santa Rosa City Schools, 211 Ridgway, Santa Rosa, CA, 08/07/08, 08/21/21, Elementary School Teacher; kindergarten, first, second, third grade, and two years of second/third combination classes.
- Ashford University, 400 North Bluff Blvd., Clinton, IA, 10/11/11, 08/13/13, Assistant Professor, Assistant professor to writing and philosophy classes.
- San Domenico Upper School, 1500 Butterfield Road, San Anselmo, CA, 09/06/06, 06/07/07, Boarding Faculty, Responsible for assisting the management of an all-girls high school boarding program.
- Novato Unified School District, 1015 Seventh Street, Novato, CA, 06/06/06, 06/07/07, Elementary School Teacher, Second grade at the Novato Charter School. Fifth grade writing instructor summer session 2007.
Roles And Responsibilities
Curriculum Collaborative Design Team, 2016-2022, Santa Rosa, CA, Write and design curriculum for District's elementary grades. Co-created six Language Arts standards embedded science and social studies units.
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Luther Burbank Elementary School/Santa Rosa City Schools
08.2021 - Current
Summer Instructor Language Arts and Math
Calistoga Unified School District
06.2019 - 07.2024
Assistant Professor
Ashford University
10.2011 - 08.2013
Elementary School Teacher
Abraham Lincoln School/Santa Rosa City Schools
08.2007 - 08.2021
Boarding Faculty
San Domenico Upper School
09.2006 - 06.2007
Elementary School Teacher
Novato Unified School District
06.2006 - 06.2007
Masters of Arts - Education
Argosy University
Behavioral Science
Lesley University
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