MARGARITA MIRANDA
Pasadena
Summary
Educator, experienced in offering positive and nurturing learning environments to foster language development. Dedicated to assisting students in growing, developing and grasping the material. Familiar with group and individual language instructional strategies, recordkeeping and student safety policies.
Diligent Educator with robust background in supporting students with diverse learning needs. Successfully contributed to individualized education plans and classroom management. Demonstrated expertise in behavior management and instructional support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Five Keys Charter School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Supported individualized education plans by collaborating with teachers and specialists to implement strategies.
- Assisted students with daily living skills, fostering independence and confidence in a structured environment.
- Monitored student progress, documenting behaviors and academic performance for teacher assessment.
- Facilitated communication between students and educators to enhance understanding of lessons and tasks.
Spanish Lead Teacher
Seed School Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Summer Camp Counselor
South Pasadena Unified School District
South Pasadena, CA
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
Spanish Lead Teacher
Synergy Quantum Academy
Los Angeles
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Planning and implementing Spanish teaching strategies
- Giving classroom instruction to the students as per the schedule
- Developing teaching materials as required/ to meet needs of students with IEPs
- Conversing with students in the Spanish language only
- Ensuring that the students' pronunciations are accurate
- Suggesting improvements in the class session for struggling students
- Researching on modern teaching methods and techniques
- Attend parent conferences
- Assisted in outside school events
- Performing clerical tasks as and when required.
Secondary Teacher ( USC Intern)
Downey Adult School
Los Angeles
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds
- Maintained a positive and professional classroom environment throughout the school year
- Fostered positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education
- Assist and support program faculty in implementing daily lessons.
Substitute Spanish Teacher
St. James Elementary School
Koreatown
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Followed classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Graduate Program Assistant
University Of Southern California, USC
Los Angeles
09.2014 - 11.2016
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism
- Answered incoming calls, processed requests and relayed messages to appropriate personnel
- Worked closely with the manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
Education
Master of Arts : TESOL -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06-2021
Master of Arts : Education -
Antioch University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2018
Certification : Language Interpretation And Translation -
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2014
Bachelor of Science : Criminal Justice -
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2009
Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Growth Mindset
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Progress Monitoring
- Instructional Materials Preparation
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Positive Learning Environment
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Teacher Education
- Instructional Strategies
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
Certification
California State University Los Angeles, 2012, Interpreter Training - [1.5 years ]
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
I like to enjoy nature walks, practice meditation, reading for pleasure and currently learning a new language
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Five Keys Charter School
08.2025 - Current
Spanish Lead Teacher
Seed School Los Angeles
07.2024 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
South Pasadena Unified School District
06.2024 - 07.2024
Spanish Lead Teacher
Synergy Quantum Academy
07.2021 - 06.2024
Secondary Teacher ( USC Intern)
Downey Adult School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Substitute Spanish Teacher
St. James Elementary School
09.2016 - 01.2018
Graduate Program Assistant
University Of Southern California, USC
09.2014 - 11.2016
Master of Arts : Education -
Antioch University Los Angeles
Certification : Language Interpretation And Translation -
California State University Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science : Criminal Justice -
California State University Los Angeles
Master of Arts : TESOL -
University of Southern California