Jaime Ronquillo Jordan
Los Angeles
Summary
Creative and adaptable middle school educator and digital artist with a background in animation and graphic design. Experienced in designing and delivering standards-aligned ELA curriculum in culturally diverse, under-resourced classrooms, with a strong focus on student engagement, collaboration, and academic growth. Skilled in differentiated instruction, bilingual communication, and fostering inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments that support diverse learners. Brings a creative, detail-oriented mindset to both education and visual storytelling, consistently working to strengthen instructional practice, leadership, and impact within the classroom and school community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA TEACHER (6TH–7TH GRADE HOMEROOM)
San Miguel Catholic School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Served as 6th grade homeroom teacher (2024–2025) and promoted to 7th grade the following year, teaching Middle School English Language Arts across both grade levels
- Designed and implemented standards-aligned ELA curriculum integrating reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills
- Fostered a structured, culturally responsive classroom environment in an under-resourced community, emphasizing student voice, accountability, and growth
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students with varying academic needs
- Led engaging, student-centered lessons incorporating multimedia, discussion-based learning, and project-based assessments
- Maintained consistent communication with families and staff to support student progress and behavioral development
- Organized and facilitated after-school guitar lessons, building student confidence and creative expression through music
- Served as one of two Academic Decathlon coaches, supporting student preparation, content mastery, and team collaboration for competition
TRANSLATOR / OFFICE ASSISTANT
Law Office of Judith L. Wood
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Served as a bilingual point of contact for clients, translating and facilitating communication between staff and Spanish-speaking families
- Managed front office operations, including scheduling, client intake, and call handling
- Organized and maintained both physical and digital filing systems to ensure efficient case management
- Supported attorneys and paralegals with administrative tasks to improve workflow and client service
HEAD OF ANIMATION DEPARTMENT
Wild 7 Studios
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Promoted from intern to lead role overseeing animation direction and production workflow across studio projects
- Directed and contributed to animated sequences for film production, including an upcoming feature project
- Collaborated with writers, producers, and post-production teams to translate narrative concepts into visual storytelling
- Supervised animation quality, ensuring consistency in style, motion, and overall artistic direction
- Utilized both digital and hand-drawn techniques to diversify visual output and maintain creative flexibility
- Contributed to storyboard development, visual planning, and scene composition
- Supported minor sound design and editing to enhance final production quality
Education
Master of Arts - Transformative Education
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Digital Media
Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2022
Skills
- Classroom Management & Culture Building
- Curriculum Design (Standards-Aligned ELA)
- Differentiated Instruction & Student Support
- Culturally Responsive Teaching
- Student Engagement & Project-Based Learning
- Strong Communication (Student, Family, Staff)
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish)
- Digital Art & Visual Storytelling
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, InDesign)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA TEACHER (6TH–7TH GRADE HOMEROOM)
San Miguel Catholic School
08.2024 - 06.2026
TRANSLATOR / OFFICE ASSISTANT
Law Office of Judith L. Wood
09.2022 - 06.2024
HEAD OF ANIMATION DEPARTMENT
Wild 7 Studios
08.2022 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Transformative Education
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Science - Digital Media
Marist University