Lisa Arizpe
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Organized and passionate teacher with 24 years of experience supporting developing readers in the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Successful at cultivating long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success and managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Impact Teacher
Chula Vista Elementary School District
07.2021 - Current
- Created a positive and engaging classroom environment that encouraged literacy skills and promoted a love of reading to over 55 students each school year.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed assessment data to ascertain the best intervention methods based on student needs.
- Created a schedule that took into consideration over 15 classroom schedules and 3 staggered recess/lunch times.
- Communicated student progress with classroom teachers.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to help support all students in language arts.
- Enhanced knowledge of reading strategies by attending the 30-hour Comprehensive IMSE Orton-Gillingham training.
Classroom Teacher
Chula Vista Elementary School District
10.2015 - 06.2021
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Communicated frequently with students, guardians, and school faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with guardians, classroom teachers, and administrators to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Piloted 2 first grade language arts programs and attended district meetings to choose our current language arts adoption
Classroom Teacher
Chula Vista Elementary School District
10.1999 - 10.2015
- Planned engaging lessons, activities, and field trips to cover all grade level standards.
- Instructed groups of up to 31 students and provided small group and/or individual support based on student needs.
- Incorporated various teaching strategies into classroom.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material and reported results to guardians.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and increase home support.
- Participated in the Reading First Program where intensive training and coaching in teaching reading to struggling readers was provided.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching: Specialization in Reading
National University
La Jolla, CA01.2002
Professional Clear Credential - Multiple Subject With BCLAD Certification
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA10.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.1999
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Student Progress Evaluation and Monitoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Small Group and Individual Instruction in Reading
- Literacy Strategies
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Positive Learning Environment
- Flexibility
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Impact Teacher
Chula Vista Elementary School District
07.2021 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Chula Vista Elementary School District
10.2015 - 06.2021
Classroom Teacher
Chula Vista Elementary School District
10.1999 - 10.2015
Master of Arts - Teaching: Specialization in Reading
National University
Professional Clear Credential - Multiple Subject With BCLAD Certification
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
San Diego State University
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