Lucy Magana
Coachella
Summary
Elementary Teacher with 6 years of experience in education teaching grades K-6 in both dual language and SEI classrooms. Dedicated to delivering an engaging classroom learning experience through organized lessons and personalized learning goals. Seeking a permanent elementary teaching position where I can continue to assist students in their academic needs and increase their overall student performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certificated Substitute Teacher
Coachella Valley Unified School District
09.2017 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
Elementary School Teacher
Palm Springs Unified School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Designed and implemented engaging daily lesson plans for students
- Collaborated with grade level team by looking at smart goal data, sharing resources and strategies, and planning instruction based on the outcome of pretests and posttests
- Implemented whole group and/or small group instruction to address students needs
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
Education
Master of Arts - Learning And Teaching
University of Redlands
Redlands04-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2015
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Organizational skills
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Critical thinking
- Empathy and patience
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Technology integration
Certification
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Palm Springs Unified School District
08.2023 - 06.2024
Certificated Substitute Teacher
Coachella Valley Unified School District
09.2017 - Current
Master of Arts - Learning And Teaching
University of Redlands
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
University of California San Diego
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