Zoe Zawacki
La Mesa
Summary
Experienced educator with 5 years in diverse suburban and urban classrooms. Proven ability to create engaging environments that support various learning styles. Focused on enhancing student performance through innovative teaching strategies and collaborative atmospheres. Committed to fostering positive learning experiences that drive measurable improvements in comprehension.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Swing Substitute
Swing
San Diego
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies, resulting in substantial improvements in student comprehension and academic performance.
- Fostered positive learning environment, boosting student engagement and collaboration.
- Cultivated supportive atmosphere, encouraging student participation and building classroom community.
District Substitute
San Marcos Unified School
San Marcos
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Kindergarten Long Sub Assignment at La Costa Meadows 2023-2024
- Site Substitute at San Elijo Middle School 2021-2022
- Long Term Sub Assignments in both ELA (6th), SAI ELA(6th/8th) at San Elijo Middle School
- Implemented classroom management strategies to improve class morale
- Demonstrated empathy to foster strong connections with students
- Engaged students actively in the educational process
- Collaborate with administrators and teachers on classroom policies, management and strategies
Student Teaching
San Marcos
06.2020 - 05.2021
- 3rd grade - Carrillo Elementary & 2nd grade - Joli Ann Leichtag
- Curriculum development, technology based lessons
- Creating and following rubrics
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to establish positive learning outcomes
- IEP meeting experience, supporting student goal, Supporting students by communication with families
Extended School Services Rec Attendant
La Mesa Spring Valley School District
La Mesa
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Used critical thinking to break down students issues and help to navigate to solutions
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual growth, growth mindset
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Monitored groups of students in variety of settings while providing a positive and safe environment
- Make decisions based on the safety of all
Education
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University San Marcos
01-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University San Marcos
01-2020
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Cuyamaca Community College
01-2018
Skills
- Student Relationships
- Differentiated Instruction
- Active Participation
- Student Centered Teaching
- Educational Technology Integration
- Building Community
- Student Assessment with detailed feedback
- Adaptive curriculum design
- Creating Authentic Classroom environment
- Behavior Management
- Technology Integration
Timeline
Swing Substitute
Swing
01.2025 - 06.2026
District Substitute
San Marcos Unified School
08.2021 - 06.2024
Student Teaching
06.2020 - 05.2021
Extended School Services Rec Attendant
La Mesa Spring Valley School District
08.2014 - 06.2019
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University San Marcos
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Cuyamaca Community College