Vina Talley
Corona
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Empire Springs Charter School, excelling in student-centered learning and relationship building. Developed engaging curricula and provided tailored feedback, significantly enhancing student performance. Adept at utilizing data-driven instruction and fostering inclusive environments, ensuring all students thrive academically and socially.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Online Connections Teacher
Empire Springs Charter School
Temecula
09.2024 - Current
- Created video tutorials demonstrating how to use various educational software applications effectively.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Provided technical support when needed for any issues related to hardware or software usage.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Facilitated team building exercises during synchronous classes.
- Designed lesson plans and curriculums to guide student activities, learning objectives and due dates.
- Graded student coursework and provided feedback through comments and edits.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students via video conferencing software.
- Held virtual office hours to assist and communicate with students and parents.
- Responded to student questions and comments in online forums.
- Integrated digital resources into daily instruction such as videos, podcasts, websites.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Monitored student attendance in online class sessions by taking note of absences and tardiness.
- Utilized web-based tools such as Skype, Zoom, Hangouts. for real-time instruction and communication with students.
- Participated in professional development sessions related to online teaching methods.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
- Hosted virtual parent-teacher conferences as needed.
- Assisted students in navigating the learning management system platform used by the school district.
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
CNUSD/Orange Elementary School
Corona
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
- Organized field trips to reinforce classroom learning objectives.
- Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, and—in harmony with the goals—establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like, to communicate these objectives to students.
- Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and provide progress reports as required.
- Communicate with parents, and school counselors, on pupil progress.
- Prepared and administered formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
- Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
- Partnered with parents to maintain open communication, advise on available resources and build parental abilities necessary for student support.
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Utilized technology resources such as computers, tablets, and Smart Boards in the classroom.
- Participates as a team member to develop and implement plans, including, but not limited to, IEPs, 504 plans, and Behavior Support Plans.
- Improved delivery of instruction by analyzing and distilling test data to identify opportunities for intervention and enrichment.
- Encouraged student curiosity and continuous learning by incorporating innovative teaching strategies.
Online Teacher
CNUSD/Academy of Innovation
Corona
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Delivered online/virtual curriculum to teach basic concepts of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- Provided feedback on student performance through individualized comments.
- Participated in professional development sessions related to online teaching methods.
- Monitored student attendance records and responded promptly to absences or tardiness.
- Utilized web-based tools such as Canva, Zoom, Blackboard, REMIND, and Smores for real-time instruction and communication with students.
- Assisted students in navigating the learning management system platform used by the school district.
- Encouraged student engagement through interactive lessons and activities tailored to individual needs.
- Created tutorials demonstrating how to use various educational software applications effectively.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students via video conferencing software.
- Communicated frequently with parents regarding student progress or behavioral issues.
- Hosted virtual parent-teacher conferences as needed.
- Developed activities to promote student discussion, engagement and participation.
- Held virtual office hours to assist and communicate with students and parents.
- Responded to student questions and comments in online forums.
- Graded student coursework and provided feedback through comments and edits.
- Monitored student performance and progress by contacting and assisting struggling students.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
CNUSD/Orange Elementary School
Corona
08.2005 - 06.2020
- Listed above
Reading Specialist
CNUSD/Citrus Hills Intermediate School
Corona
07.2001 - 06.2005
- Developed and implemented reading intervention plans for struggling students.
- Created lesson plans to teach phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary skills.
- Conducted assessments of student performance in order to recommend appropriate instructional modifications.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for differentiating instruction based on the needs of individual students.
- Instructed students on how to use a variety of research strategies when studying content area material.
- Attended IEP meetings as a member of the school's Special Education Team.
- Maintained accurate records of student assessment results and instructional interventions utilized.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
National University
La Jolla, CAMaster of Arts - Education
Cal State University Long Beach
Long Beach, CABachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Cal State University Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CASkills
- Classroom instruction
- Feedback implementation
- Student-Centered Learning
- Serving diverse communities
- Data-driven instruction
- Relationship Building
- Excellent classroom management
Languages
3,3
Education and Training
other,other,other
Certification
- Crosscultural. Language and Academic Development Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Online Connections Teacher
Empire Springs Charter School
09.2024 - Current
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
CNUSD/Orange Elementary School
08.2023 - 09.2024
Online Teacher
CNUSD/Academy of Innovation
08.2020 - 06.2023
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
CNUSD/Orange Elementary School
08.2005 - 06.2020
Reading Specialist
CNUSD/Citrus Hills Intermediate School
07.2001 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
National University
Master of Arts - Education
Cal State University Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Cal State University Bakersfield
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