Victoria Schmuhl
Aliso Viejo
Summary
Dynamic Elementary School Teacher with 28 years OUSD experience, adept at differentiated instruction and fostering collaborative environments. Successfully designed engaging lesson plans that enhanced student retention and adapted strategies to meet diverse needs. A Gate Certified instructor skilled in relationship building and classroom management, committed to student development and academic success.
Teaching professional with proven ability to create stimulating and supportive classroom atmosphere. Known for crafting engaging lesson plans and fostering love for learning among students. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and consistently focused on achieving educational goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
OUSD
Villa Park, CA
08.1998 - Current
- Designed and executed innovative lesson plans to foster student engagement and retention.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect, inclusion, and collaboration among students.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and address academic challenges.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University÷
Phoenix, AZ08-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
California Polytechnic State University
Pomona, CA06-1998
High School Diploma -
Capistrano Valley High School
Mission Viejo, CA06-1991
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Gate Certified instructor
- Robotics Coach for 11 years
- Organizational skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Relationship building
- Multitasking and organization
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
Accomplishments
Teaching in Orange Unified for 28 years
Beckman Science Trainer 2002-2007
Math Pentathlon Coach 2008-12
Serrano Track Coach 2008-16
Serrano Robotics Coach 2015-Present
Gate Certification December 2026
Orange County Department of Education
Managed and Coach Girls Softball from 2008-2017
On the Board for AVGS as Treasurer 2013-2017
AVGS Girls Softball All-Star Team National Champions 2016
Certification
Gate Certification
Teaching Credential
Glad Trained
CPR and First Aid
Lego Robotics Coach
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
OUSD
08.1998 - Current
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University÷
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
California Polytechnic State University
High School Diploma -
Capistrano Valley High School