Miriam Lazo
Inglewood
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Reading Invervention Teacher with a strong background in curriculum comprehension and instructional planning. Expertise in facilitating engaging and interactive lessons that meet the diverse needs of students. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment and promoting student growth. Skilled in building strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to support student achievement and academic success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Intervention Teacher
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Had multiple roles alongside teaching English, including: English Department Lead Teacher, 6th Grade Lead Teacher, and Mentor Teacher
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Boosted student comprehension and fluency through individualized instruction tailored to each student's needs.
- Played an active role in school-wide literacy initiatives, collaborating with other educators to promote a campus culture of continuous improvement in reading proficiency.
- Facilitated communication between parents and school personnel regarding student progress and available resources for additional support.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Strengthened student performance through consistent feedback, assessment, and targeted support.
- Mentored new teacher, providing guidance on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for successful outcomes.
- Evaluated instructional materials regularly to assess their effectiveness in meeting course objectives while adapting as needed for continuous improvement in student outcomes.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.
Substitue Teacher
Hawthorne Unified School District
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Successfully implemented lesson plans and effectively delivered subject material to students in the absence of the regular teacher
- Demonstrated flexibility and reliability by frequently accepting last-minute assignments and adjusting to different grade levels and subjects as required
Grocery Clerk
WinCo Foods
07.2009 - 12.2016
- Operated cash registers and processed transactions accurately and efficiently
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of the grocery store, including sweeping, mopping, and removing expired or damaged products
- Maintained a detailed knowledge of available products and communicated information to customers
Education
Master of Arts - Education
National University
San Diego, CA09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA03.2014
Skills
- Curriculum comprehension
- Instructional planning
- Positive learning environment
- Student growth
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Reading Intervention Teacher
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Substitue Teacher
Hawthorne Unified School District
09.2016 - 07.2018
Grocery Clerk
WinCo Foods
07.2009 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
California State University San Bernardino
Master of Arts - Education
National University
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