Natalie Perez
Huntington Beach
Summary
Energetic Credentialed Elementary Teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Ocean View School District
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enriching the overall learning experience for students.
- Established high expectations for both academic achievement and behavior, inspiring students to reach their goals while upholding school values.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Summer School Teacher, 4th Grade
Ocean View School District
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Catered to needs of students with learning disabilities by providing extra assistance.
- Created and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to cover required material.
Resident Substitute Teacher
Fountain Valley School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- 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.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests. Focus on ELPAC test for English Learners
Summer School Teacher, Kindergarten
Ocean View School District
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Developed and implemented activities to reinforce learning concepts.
- Created and implemented curriculum and lesson plans to cover required material.
Substitute Teacher
Fountain Valley School District / Ocean View Schoo
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Preschool Instructor
Fountain Valley School District
09.2013 - 06.2021
- Plavan CDC, Cox CDC, Oka CDC, Gisler State
- Managed classroom of up to 24 students with an assistant.
- Created daily lesson plans -Prepared and implemented activities
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Supervise students with social and developmental activities
- Lead children in singing, dancing, and other play activities
- Completed DRDP's and ECERS evaluation
- Completed training in CLASS, PBIS/CSEFEL -
- Completed training in GLAD, CGI, and WeCan Curriculum.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
ABA Behavioral Therapist
Cornerstone Therapies
09.2013 - 10.2015
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Created Patient reports
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
Education
CTEL Authorization - Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06.2023
M.D. - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Az01.2022
Bachelor of Science Degree - Child and Adolescent Studies
California State University
Fullerton, CA05.2012
Associate in Arts Degree -
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05.2010
Certificate in Cosmetology, conferred -
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05.2002
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Test preparation
- Lesson plan implementation
Accomplishments
- Completed training in “Stop the Bleed”.
- 2012 Student Mentor Award CSUF.
- 2012 California State University Fullerton Community Engagement Metal Recipient.
Affiliations
Member of Alpha Chi National College Honors Society
Certification
- Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certification (230184356)
- Site Supervisor Permit with Orange County Department of Education (210001438)
- Completed training in “Stop the Bleed”
- 2012 Completed and passed CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test)
- 2021 Passed NES Multiple Subject testing
- 2021 Passed CSET Multiple subject subsection 1
- Member of Alpha Chi National College Honors Society
Timeline
Teacher - 2nd Grade
Ocean View School District
01.2024 - Current
Summer School Teacher, 4th Grade
Ocean View School District
07.2023 - 08.2023
Resident Substitute Teacher
Fountain Valley School District
09.2022 - 06.2023
Summer School Teacher, Kindergarten
Ocean View School District
07.2022 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher
Fountain Valley School District / Ocean View Schoo
02.2022 - 06.2022
Preschool Instructor
Fountain Valley School District
09.2013 - 06.2021
ABA Behavioral Therapist
Cornerstone Therapies
09.2013 - 10.2015
CTEL Authorization - Education
University of Phoenix
M.D. - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Child and Adolescent Studies
California State University
Associate in Arts Degree -
Golden West College
Certificate in Cosmetology, conferred -
Golden West College
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