Karla Minera
Rialto
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Pomona Unified School District, adept in classroom management and fostering student-centered learning. Skilled in lesson planning and integrating technology, I successfully enhanced literacy and critical thinking skills, while nurturing strong relationships with students and parents to support holistic development. I am fluent in Spanish, and embrace cultural sensitivity in diverse classrooms.
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
09.2006 - Current
- Engaged students through interactive activities and hands-on learning strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a cohesive educational environment.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address developmental concerns.
- Mentored junior staff in effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
- Organized engaging activities that promoted creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
- Integrated technology into curriculum to support interactive learning experiences for children.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and safety standards in the preschool environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s progress throughout the year using various documentation methods such as portfolios or tracking sheets.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Enhanced literacy skills with storytelling sessions, capturing students' imaginations and interest in reading.
- Implemented bilingual program, introducing young learners to second language in immersive setting.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet needs of each student, offering personalized support where necessary.
- Nurtured creativity in students by incorporating arts and crafts into curriculum, showcasing their talents.
- Conducted early literacy and math activities, laying foundation for future academic success.
- Supported emotional development by teaching and modeling empathy and kindness in daily interactions.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Education
High School Diploma -
Claremont High School
Claremont, CABachelor of Arts - Education
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA05-2008
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05-1996
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Student assessment
- FLUENT IN Spanish
- Classroom technology
- Student needs assessment
- Cultural sensitivity
- Student records management
- Special education
- ESL- english as second language
- SMART board aptitude
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
Pomona Unified School District
09.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Claremont High School
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Cambridge College
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Chaffey College
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