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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego, California, United States

Facilitates the daily operations of a homework center in the San Diego Public Library system by providing homework help to students and their families; conducting data collection and assessment to achieve measurable outcomes; coordinating the matching of learners with volunteer tutors; monitoring tutor/learner progress; supervising and evaluating volunteers; maintaining the homework center’s physical space, print and digital materials, technology, and supplies; maintaining referral sources and other data to comply with reporting standards of program stakeholders; understanding, respecting, and working with diverse populations; promoting the program to community agencies, human services programs, local businesses and schools; and performing other duties as assigned.

Downey, California, United States

Functioned as Long Term Substitute Middle School Teacher Librarian and Media Specialist at Griffiths Middle School; managed all facets of library collection, check out, repair, and circulation; maintained a well-organized catalog system, ensuring easy access for students and staff; scheduled and maintained a calendar of tri-weekly library visits for a total of 42 ELA classes, including 2 online classes; designed and presented library literacy lessons and ELA lessons relevant to curriculum and individual classes; provided instruction regarding use of the library media center; offered learning opportunities related to new technologies and use of a variety of media formats; oversaw technology troubleshooting within the library including student computers, printers, hardware, and software.

Newport Beach, Ca

Functioned as a privately contracted elementary homeschool teacher for 2 children ages 5 and 7; provided budget management and oversight for school supplies, field trips, and other educational needs; provided a dynamic educational experience in accordance with Newport Mesa School District distance learning program; encouraged organic and experiential learning, fostered curiosity, and encouraged the students' love of learning; planned and coordinated engaging educational weekly field trips throughout Orange and LA County; handled the children's morning routines, breakfasts and lunches, and their daily physical and emotional well-being; engaged children in age-appropriate activities including free play, arts and crafts, games, exercise, and reading; created safe environments for children and provided necessary medical attention in case of illness or injury; managed an active calendar of appointments for school, art classes, sports clubs, guitar lessons, and other activities; met with parents regularly to update them and report on daily events, any concerns or issues, and coordinate care.

Downey, Ca

Functioned as a school-wide Interventionist at Williams Elementary School for TK, K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students; consulted regularly with teachers and parents to develop and implement instructional plans addressing specific needs; pulled small groups from each classroom to help students that had challenges with reading, writing, and other skills; worked under the supervision of the school categorical and contributed to professional meetings; administered school-wide academic screenings and evaluations for students in reading, language arts, and mathematics; delivered Tier II- and III-level interventions to targeted students with fidelity to the established intervention curriculum; adhered to school-wide/classroom discipline guidelines while identifying problems of social adjustment or child abuse; consulted with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities.

South Africa

Functioned as a classroom teacher for grades 6 and 7 teaching Creative Arts, Natural Sciences, and Life Orientation classes; achieved fluency in the local Zulu language and engaged in ongoing cultural exchanges with the community; developed and implemented formal and informal assessments and monitored, tracked, and evaluated student progress; assisted in planning and implementing daily programs including lesson planning and preparing learning environments; treated all children with dignity and respect while helping students establish good learning and behavioral habits; developed and implemented a new school-wide discipline plan and trained colleagues in behavioral approaches; maintained professionalism and attended all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences; promoted activities designed to enhance children's healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development; set the tone for students' active learning by providing a positive outlook on school and a great educational experience; mentored and trained a South African student teacher; coached girl's netball team.

San Diego, California

Facilitated ESL classes teaching oral communication, University Literacy, Business Communication, and Business Writing; served as a local and American culture ambassador to international students, integrating culture into social framework; assisted with new student orientation activities during orientation week, helping students and staff to feel more comfortable; assisted day-to-day operations in the classroom and encouraged students to stay on pace and seek assistance as needed.

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis

Bachelor’S Degree, Interdisciplinary Studies In Linguistics, Communication, And Counseling And School Psychology