Mission Viejo Language Instructor

Kelley Kulina

Language Instructor

949-***-**** **************@***.*** Mission Viejo, CA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic educator with extensive experience at California Virtual Academies and EPIC California Academy, excelling in classroom management and creative lesson planning in the online environment. Proven ability to motivate students and enhance their academic foundation. Skilled in fostering effective parent-teacher communication and creating engaging online learning environments that promote social and emotional development. SKILLS

Classroom management Lesson planning Parent-teacher communication Motivating students EXPERIENCE

VIRTUAL TEACHER, Anaheim, CA

EPIC California Academies, October 2018-Present

• Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.

• Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation. Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students.

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• Chose the right curriculum for each student according to their individualized needs.

• Provided feedback to parents regarding student's academic growth and behavioral development. HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER, Anaheim, CA

EPIC California Academies, January 2019-January 2025

• I taught Spanish online and managed a homeroom in the online environment

• Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular updates on student performance.

• Conducted small group activities designed to promote critical thinking skills within the classroom setting.

• Adapted instructional materials and strategies according to individual needs of students.

• Researched best practices in foreign language instruction in order to stay up-to-date on educational trends. FRENCH SUBSTITUTE/SPED SUBSTITUTE, Anaheim, CA

EPIC California Academies, September 2017-January 2019

• I taught French and managed a classroom in the online environment.

• Effectively managed classroom environment of up to 30 students in absence of regular teacher.

• Adapted instructional materials as needed to meet the varying educational abilities of students.

• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills while interacting with students, faculty, and parents. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, Mission Viejo, CA

Capistrano Unified, September 2016-September 2017

• I substituted at the elementary and secondary level

• Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers.

• Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues.

• Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment.

• Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students. MEDICAL TRANSCRIBER, US

MModal, April 2014-January 2017

• Company Overview: Independent Contractor

• I transcribed medical reports in a virtual office environment

• Independent Contractor

FRENCH AND ESL TEACHER, San Jacinto, CA

San Jacinto Unified School District, September 1988-June 1990

• I taught French and ESL (Spanish)

• Established a positive learning environment in the classroom.

• Conducted activities and lessons based on ESL teaching methodologies.

• Focused instruction on grammar and authentic conversation using interactive techniques to achieve progress. EDUCATION

CLEAR CREDENTIAL IN EDUCATION, Arizona

University of Phoenix, January 2017

CLEAR CREDENTIAL IN EDUCATION, CA

UC San Diego Extension, January 2016

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FRENCH/EDUCATION, CA

Long Beach State University, January 1988

CERTIFICATIONS

• California Single Subject Teaching Credential • California Mulitple Subject Teaching Credential LANGUAGES

English

Fluent

• Spanish

Conversational

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French

Conversational

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