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Experienced Educator

Accomplished w Student Centered w Detail Driven w Leader w Mentor w Innovative w Multilingual

      Extensive and progressively responsible experience in education as an Elementary Teacher, Middle School Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Program Coordinator and more

      Dedicated to working closely with children on an individual basis and within groups to assess learning styles; utilize a wide range of instructional methods to ensure superior outcomes

      Proven ability to drive organizational goals and vision through creating, developing and implementing supporting programs and coordinating associated activities

      Provide sound consultative advice to teachers, administrators and families

      Excellent communicator with demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff, management and others at all organizational levels

      Possess an outstanding blend of organization, prioritization, leadership and interpersonal skills

      Mentor and lead teams and students by example and with integrity to deliver education excellence

      Multilingual: fluent in English, Spanish, Tagalog and Ilocano (Philippine dialect)

Key Strengths

Key Achievements

         Certificate of Appreciation: Exceeded Stanford 9 APY goals, Franklin Middle School, Long Beach Unified School District

         Certificate of Appreciation: Exemplary Attendance, Long Beach Unified School District

         Special Recognition: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Long Beach Unified School District

In Home State Services Long Beach, CA, 2009 2014

Full Time Caregiver

         Provided full daily care to a patient with stage IV cancer.

         Coordinated medical treatment with medical professionals and hospice team.

De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines, 2001 2002

English Instructor

         Taught English to Arab, Korean, Cambodian and Vietnamese foreign students.

Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), Long Beach, CA, 1990 2001 and 2005 2009

Adjunct Teacher, Substitute Teacher, Program Coordinator and College Intern Preceptor

         Filled a variety of roles as needed and requested at Franklin Middle School. Served as an administrator, curriculum developer, Math Coach, Science Coach, preceptor for student teachers and program coordinator while maintaining continuous classroom presence and teaching responsibilities.

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Professional Experience, continued

         Administration: Served as Foreign Language department head. Oversaw educational activities of 5 classes; led curricula development, improvement and implementation.

         Teaching:

o    Was chosen for and served as Math coach and Science coach for 7^th and 8^th grade classes.

o    Taught, motivated and encouraged classes of 7^th and 8^th grade at-risk students.

o    Effectively taught math and science to 6^th grade Non English-speaking (NES) students, averaging 37 students per class.

o    Often taught classes of elementary special education students.

o    Successfully engaged 8^th grade regular education students while teaching literature classes.

o    In all settings, significantly increased student participation and learning by implementing innovative techniques.

o    Served as an adjunct teacher and participated in team teaching programs and activities.

         Program Development, Improvement and Implementation:

o    Built partnerships with other professional educators, parents and community leaders to achieve student goals.

o    Served on and led cross-functional teams of educators and administrators to design programs to improve the quality of education curricula.

         Effectively counseled students on achieving individual objectives and long term goals.

Jefferson Leadership Academies (LBUSD), Long Beach, CA, 1998 1999

Middle School Teacher

         Served as 7^th grade technology teacher for this middle school featuring sex-segregated classes.

         Taught American Literature to 8^th grade ESL, level 4 girls.

         Reviewed and approved Math and Science teachers lesson plans for quality; counseled where necessary.

Additional Teaching Experience

         Migrant Program Teacher, Fresno, CA. Taught children of migrant workers from Cuba, Mexico and similar countries of origin. Prepared students for assimilation into American public schools.

Master Degree, Curriculum and Instruction (K-12), University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, University of St. Thomas, Manila, Philippines

California Licensure and Life Credentialing

General Teaching Credential

Standard Teaching Credential

Language Development Specialist

Community College Credential

Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL)

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

Casa de Cultura de Long Beach

Charter Member and Secretary, 8 NHS Alumni Society - U.S.A.

Teachers Council Representative, Area B. Long Beach Unified School District

Teachers Association of Long Beach

California Teachers Association

National Education Association

Languages

Fluent in English, Spanish, Tagalog and Ilocano