Luis Reyes
San Ysidro
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Americas Finest Charter School, excelling in bilingual instruction and curriculum development. Passionate about fostering student growth through engaging lesson plans and effective parent-teacher communication. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments that promote social-emotional learning and respect for diversity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Grade Associate Teacher
Francis Parker School
San Diego
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure successful outcomes for all students.
- Organized learning materials and resources for use in the classroom.
- Facilitated small group instruction as needed to help struggling learners reach their goals.
- Participated in professional development sessions related to teaching methods and curriculum design.
- Participated in workshops, training sessions, and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Provided instruction, support, and guidance to students in a classroom setting.
- Cultivated and deepened relationships with students and parents.
- Assisted themain teacher in conducting inside and outside activities with students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
First Grade Lead Teacher
Americas Finest Charter School
San Diego
08.2023 - 06.2024
- In addition to my duties as a former second-grade lead teacher, I incorporated and continued to perform the following tasks:
- Created weekly lesson plans incorporating Common Core State Standards across all subject areas.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress or any issues that may arise.
- Developed and implemented curriculum plans based on state standards and school district objectives.
- Assessed student progress using formative and summative assessments.
- Organized field trips to enhance educational experiences outside the classroom setting.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
Lead Second Grade Teacher
Americas Finest Charter School
San Diego
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided academic material and instruction in Spanish and English
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to create a positive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse group of students, including native Spanish speakers.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance, and test scores.
- Evaluated student work samples regularly to measure academic growth.
- Facilitated daily morning meetings to review schoolwide announcements and build community among students in the classroom.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles of students, including English Language Development needs.
- Incorporated hands-on learning experiences into the curriculum whenever possible.
- Created assessments to track student performance throughout the year.
- Communicated regularly with parents via email or phone calls regarding their child's academic progress.
- Promoted an atmosphere that encouraged respect for diversity among all students.
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Americas Finest Charter School
San Diego
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed positive relationships with faculty members by participating in professional development opportunities.
- Maintained a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
- Provided instruction in all core subject areas to students in K-Eighth Grade.
- Provided classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
Behavior Support Specialist
Americas Finest Charter Svhool
San Diego
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Utilized various data collection tools such as frequency counts and ABC charts to measure progress towards target behaviors.
- Assisted in the development of a multi-tiered system of support for students exhibiting problem behaviors in schools.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify the root cause of maladaptive behaviors.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
Teaching Assistant
San Diego State University
San Diego
08.2018 - 12.2018
- I provided support to two professors as a teaching assistant, where I had the opportunity to interact with students at an academic level and analyze their academic development by grading their work and examinations.
Education
Teaching Credentialing Program - Elementary Education
High Tech School Of Education
San Diego, CA05-2024
One year of Masters work - Sociology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01.2023
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology, Counseling and Social Change
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA01.2018
High School Diploma -
San Ysidro High School
San Ysidro, CA01.2013
Skills
- Bilingual instruction
- Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
- Student academic and behavioral assessment
- Group and individual instruction
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Progress reporting
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Social-emotional learning and Culturally Responsive Instruction
- Musically literate
Certification
- Substitute Teaching Permit, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Intern Teacher Credential, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and High Tech School of Education
- Human Subjects Research (HSR) - Social Behavioral, San Diego State University
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Francis Parker School: The Parker Collaborative- Presented on culturally responsive practices, cultural identities, translanguaging and equitable curricula.
Timeline
Third Grade Associate Teacher
Francis Parker School
08.2024 - Current
First Grade Lead Teacher
Americas Finest Charter School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Second Grade Teacher
Americas Finest Charter School
01.2021 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Americas Finest Charter School
04.2020 - 12.2020
Behavior Support Specialist
Americas Finest Charter Svhool
08.2019 - 03.2020
Teaching Assistant
San Diego State University
08.2018 - 12.2018
Teaching Credentialing Program - Elementary Education
High Tech School Of Education
One year of Masters work - Sociology
San Diego State University
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology, Counseling and Social Change
San Diego State University
High School Diploma -
San Ysidro High School
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