Tyra Lira
Bonita
Summary
Dedicated educator committed to fostering an inclusive environment that prioritizes student success and growth. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills, contributing significantly to community development. Utilizes visual arts concepts and practices as a transformative vehicle to instill empathy and critical thinking skills in students and the broader school community. This teaching philosophy nurtures courageous thinkers equipped to tackle creative challenges with innovative solutions, empowering them to become positive contributors to society.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Arts Teacher
High Tech Elementary Explorer
San Diego
08.2022 - Current
- Creates innovative art curriculum for grades TK-5, including 2 upper and lower grade self contained classrooms
- Designs engaging long and short-term art projects aligned with CA Visual Arts Standards in order to foster creativity and critical thinking through project-based learning.
- Collaborated with staff to organize school-wide art exhibitions showcasing student work.
- Assessed student progress, providing constructive feedback to improve artistic skills.
- Implemented inclusive teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs in the classroom.
- Evaluated and updated instructional materials to reflect current trends in visual arts education.
- Assisted students in creating diverse portfolios by encouraging experimentation with different media and techniques.
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring materials were readily available and maintained for optimal use throughout the academic year.
- Cultivating a creative and explorative space while building foundational knowledge of art, design, and history through a multi-cultural lens.
- Managing student behavior and community building through social emotional learning and positive discipline pedagogy
Instructional Leadership Team
High Tech Elementary Explorer
01.2023 - Current
- As a part of the instructional leadership team I have participated in the instructional improvement process at HTeX, including analysis of data, research and instructional design, professional development, support with implementation, mentoring, and review of implementation performance.
Academic Coach
High Tech Elementary Explorer
San Diego, CA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Providing academic support and supervision
- Planning, developing and running engaging student activities
- Creating safe learning environments for students
- Collaborated with faculty to align coaching strategies with curriculum objectives.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and feedback sessions.
Youth Leader
YMCA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for planning weekly curriculum including weekly art lessons for K-8th grade
- Facilitated weekly youth development programs promoting teamwork and leadership skills.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities that enhanced participants' social and emotional growth.
Education
Single Subject Credential - Art
High Tech High Teacher Center - District Intern Program
San Diego, CAM. Ed - Teaching And Learning
High Tech High Graduate School of Education
San Diego, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
San Diego State University
Skills
- Culturally Inclusive Classroom Practices
- Social Emotional Learning
- Positive Discipline Trained
- 5 Years of experience in K-8 setting
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Instructional Leadership Team
High Tech Elementary Explorer
01.2023 - Current
Visual Arts Teacher
High Tech Elementary Explorer
08.2022 - Current
Academic Coach
High Tech Elementary Explorer
01.2019 - 01.2022
Youth Leader
YMCA
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
San Diego State University
Single Subject Credential - Art
High Tech High Teacher Center - District Intern Program
M. Ed - Teaching And Learning
High Tech High Graduate School of Education