Erika
H. Quinonez
17130 Burton Street, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Mobile: (760) 960-5628
Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION CERTIFICATIONS
Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential Dec 2016 CPR – Adult/Child/Infant Dec 2016
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, California RICA July 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies Jan 2014 CSET – Multiple Subjects Apr 2013
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, California CBEST Mar 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
First Grade Teacher Jul 2018 - Present
Fenton Primary Center – Pacoima, California
• Maintained a positive attitude and developed a positive rapport with the students and parents in order to create a positive learning
environment conducive to learning within the classroom and school setting
• Exemplified competency in all subject matter areas and applied teaching strategies that enhanced the teaching setting
• Maintained classroom management, through the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports, to create an ideal
learning environment
• Planned with grade level team weekly to ensure the success of all the students in the grade level in learning content standards
effectively
• Used knowledge of students’ strengths and interests to create engaging small group and whole group lessons
• Created lessons that were accessible to all students and engaged them through the use of appropriate instructional methods and
materials
• Planned lessons based on the students’ prior knowledge, academic readiness, and language proficiency to meet the needs of all
learners
• Used assessment data to differentiate and modify the instruction to better guide the students learning
• Attended Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings and provided the proper accommodations during lessons
Kindergarten Teacher Jul 2017 – Jul 2018
Fenton Primary Center – Pacoima, California
• Maintained a positive attitude and developed a positive rapport with the students and parents in order to create a positive learning
environment conducive to learning within the classroom and school setting
• Exemplified competency in all subject matter areas and applied teaching strategies that enhanced the teaching setting
• Maintained classroom management, through the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports, to create an ideal
learning environment
• Planned with grade level team weekly to ensure the success of all the students in the grade level in learning content standards
effectively
• Used knowledge of students’ strengths and interests to create engaging small group and whole group lessons
• Created lessons that were accessible to all students and engaged them through the use of appropriate instructional methods and
materials
• Planned lessons based on the students’ prior knowledge, academic readiness, and language proficiency to meet the needs of all
learners
• Used assessment data to differentiate and modify the instruction to better guide the students learning
• Attended Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings and provided the proper accommodations during lessons
Substitute Teacher, Grades K-5 Mar 2016 – Jun 2017
Pleasant Valley School District – Camarillo, California
• Assumed all duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules to maintain consistency in the
classroom
• Followed and taught lesson plans as outlined by the absent teacher to ensure the students make progress
• Maintained a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Maintained classroom routines and discipline procedures through the implementation of the CHAMPS model
Erika H. Quinonez
17130 Burton Street, Lake Balboa, CA 91406
Mobile: (760) 960-5628
Email: [email protected]
Student Teacher, Kindergarten Aug 2016 – Dec 2016
Acacia Elementary – Thousand Oaks, California
• Maintained a positive attitude and developed a positive rapport with the students and parents in order to create a positive learning
environment conducive to learning within the classroom and school setting
• Exemplified competency in all subject matter areas and applied teaching strategies that enhanced the teaching setting
• Maintained classroom management, through the implementation of the CHAMPS model, to create an ideal learning environment
• Planned with grade level team weekly to ensure the success of all the students in the grade level in learning content standards
effectively
• Used knowledge of students’ strengths and interests to create engaging small group and whole group lessons
• Created lessons that were accessible to all students and engaged them through the use of appropriate instructional methods and
materials
• Planned lessons based on the students’ prior knowledge, academic readiness, and language proficiency to meet the needs of all
learners
• Used assessment data to differentiate and modify the instruction to better guide the students learning
• Attended an Individual Education Program (IEP) meeting and provided the proper accommodations during lessons
• Assisted in an English Language Development class and worked on Carousel of IDEAS content with small groups of students
• Facilitated a Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) art class that provided TK/K/1/2 students an opportunity to explore their strengths,
interests, and a truly enjoyable learning experience
• Participated in parent teacher conferences and weekly email communications which opened and continued the line of communication
concerning the students’ development and academic success
Student Teacher, 3rd Grade Jan 2016 – Jun 2016
Dos Caminos Elementary – Camarillo, California
• Built positive rapport with students in order to create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning
• Exemplified competency in all subject matter areas and applied teaching strategies that enhanced the teaching setting
• Maintained classroom management, through the implementation of the CHAMPS model, to create an ideal learning environment
• Created mathematics and science lessons that engaged the different types of learners through the use of appropriate teaching
methods
• Used knowledge of students’ strengths to better engage and teach small group and whole group lessons
• Provided proper accommodations to students with Individual Education Programs to help them succeed
• Participated in parent teacher conferences which kept open the communication over the students’ development and academic
success
• Incorporated the use of technology (Chromebooks and iPads) to enhance the subject matter and provide additional forms of
assessment
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
Special Education Paraprofessional Jan 2015 – Jun 2016
High Tech Los Angeles – Lake Balboa, California
• Assisted in the implementation of Individual Education Programs for the students and monitored their progress
• Provided support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to better enable them to fully participate in activities
• Mentored students in the Resource classroom on mathematics related questions to help them progress in their coursework
• Supported teachers and Special Education Coordinator with data collection for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing
reliable information
• Facilitated a 9th-12th grade kickball physical education class
Teacher Assistant, Grades 6-8 Nov 2014 – Jan 2015
Valley Charter Middle School – North Hills, California
• Provided support and assistance to the lead teacher to ensure that the students get the maximum benefit from learning
• Assisted small groups and worked one-on-one with students depending on the lesson being taught
• Upheld classroom environment conducive to learning and suitable to the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Prepared and organized different teaching aids for use in the classroom to help the teacher with the classroom lessons
