Ovsanna Petoyan
Sun Valley
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Committed to building strong relationships and collaborating with faculty to optimize educational outcomes for all students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher- 6th Grade Math & Science
LAUSD- Sun Valley Magnet
08.2019 - Current
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Teacher- 5th & 8th Grade
ISANA Academies
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
K-6 Substitute Teacher
Pasadena Unified School District
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
Teacher's Assistant
Erwin Elementary School
09.2007 - 07.2015
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Education
Master of Arts - Multicultural/Multilingual
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA08-2011
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Faculty collaboration
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Verbal and written communication
- Inquiry-based learning
- Group instruction
- Serving diverse communities
- Conflict resolution
- Student engagement
- Data-driven instruction
- Record keeping
- Technology integration
- Behavior management
- Relationship building
Languages
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher- 6th Grade Math & Science
LAUSD- Sun Valley Magnet
08.2019 - Current
Teacher- 5th & 8th Grade
ISANA Academies
08.2016 - 08.2019
K-6 Substitute Teacher
Pasadena Unified School District
01.2016 - 07.2016
Teacher's Assistant
Erwin Elementary School
09.2007 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - Multicultural/Multilingual
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University Northridge
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