Irene Ochoa-Lipschultz
c ell * **.***.**** h ome 8 58.964.4634 Preparing their flight for success
a ddress 7 906 Calle San Felipe, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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Qualifications Summary
Highly versatile and energetic credentialed teacher with excellent classroom management skills.
Proficient in involving, motivating and leading students to achieve academic success. Utilized
innovative teaching strategies to promote higher-level thinking and independent learning.
Successfully taught diverse groups of students with various language proficiency levels. Experience
with adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students with various abilities and backgrounds.
Skilled in developing student-focused teaching strategies and lesson plans. Maintained a positive
learning environment that supported creativity, diversity, real world connections and socialization.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students,
staff and parents. Competencies include:
CLAD Certified 21st Century Learning
NCLB Compliance Technology Integration
Standards-Based Instruction Classroom Management
Differentiated Instruction Multidisciplinary Lesson Plans
Assessment/Recording English Language Learners Support
Highlights
Taught wide range of subjects to as many as 30+ students per class
Tutored children in a before school learning program for 2nd - 3rd grade students at risk in math
Experience in summer school program remedial work for children who had fallen behind
Highly proficient in technology and art with 10+ years graphic design experience
Education & Credentials
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Cal State Teach University
Substitute Teacher Certificate
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Graphic Design) - Cal State University Fullerton
Teaching Experience
Mission Estancia Elementary School 9/2010 - 6/2011
Student Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Created classroom environment that was stimulating, encouraging and adaptive to student needs.
Developed highly engaging lesson plans to promote student participation and achievement.
Provided developmentally appropriate lessons that supported all learning modalities to make lessons
interesting and interactive. Supported a balanced reading & writing program through small and
whole group instruction for students at various literacy levels. Evaluated student performance
through various assessment tools and strategies. Provided classroom adaptations for students with
special needs. Integrated technology through the development of interdisciplinary units. Assisted
master teacher with student monitoring, grading papers and daily instructional activities.
Irene Ochoa-Lipschultz
c ell 7 60.710.7158 h ome 8 58.964.4634 Preparing their flight for success
a ddress 7 906 Calle San Felipe, Carlsbad, CA 92009
email d **********@*****.*** w ebsite w ww.ireneochoa.com
Teaching Experience cont d
Encinitas Unified School District, Del Mar Union School District 9/2009 - present
Solana Beach School District, Carlsbad Unified School District
Substitute Teacher
Assisted the primary teacher with the coordination of daily activities and lesson plans.
Jefferson Elementary School 6/2010 - 7/2010
Student Teacher
Assisted 4th grade classroom teacher containing 24 at-risk students with learning disabilities and
emotional/behavioral challenges. Provided individual support for students with severe learning
disabilities. Implemented hands-on learning activities to meet the needs of ADD/ADHD students.
Aviara Oaks Elementary School 9/2009 - 6/2010
Student Observation
Assisted 1st grade classroom teacher with diverse group of students with various backgrounds and
abilities. Provided additional support for students with academic and behavioral challenges.
Facilitated reading groups for students at various reading and English proficiency levels.
Ontario Christian School 01/2009 - 6/2009
Substitute Teacher
Assisted the primary teacher with the coordination of daily activities and lesson plans.
Professional Experience
Graphic/Web Designer 9/1999 - 6/2009
Worked for various design agencies for over a decade. Responsible for creative design for both print
and web including advertisements, direct mail, brochures, presentations and promotional materials
for Fortune 500 to non-profit organizations.
Career Development
Future Teacher s Conference - 2011
Classroom Management English Language Development
Technology Skills
Docucam, SmartBoard, Microsoft Word, Power Point
Web Design, Video Editing, Digital Photography
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat