OBJECTIVE
Clara Amaya To build a life-long career in education and utilize my dedication, creativity,
and knowledge to provide high-quality instruction in an inclusive classroom
ELEMENTARY EDUCATOR environment where children learn to think critically, explore their curiosity,
and reach their goals.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Claraamaya12@gmail.com Long Term Substitute Teacher – 5th grade
Fairmont Elementary, Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District|April –
June 2021
• Created and implemented interdisciplinary curriculum based on
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California teaching standards
• Accommodated the needs of diverse learners, including English
Learners and students with special needs
• Managed an inclusive and positive classroom environment and
established a reward system to promote positive behavior and set
SKILLS high expectations
Classroom Management • Incorporated technology to provide instruction to in-person and
distance learning students
Teacher Collaboration
Substitute Teacher – Kindergarten through 6th grade
Social-Emotional Learning Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District| January-Present
Differentiated Instruction • Interpret lesson plans effectively to deliver instruction, follow routines,
and classroom procedures
Time Management • Create clear and in-depth reports to communicate student behavior
and progress
Student Assessment
• Adapt to unexpected events such as rainy-day schedules by engaging
Bilingual in Spanish students in educational activities
• Use students’ interests to encourage motivation and participation
Student Teacher – Kindergarten & 5th grade
EDUCATION Fullerton School District & Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School
District|Fall 2019 & Fall 2020
California State University, • Collaborated and co-taught with lead teachers in all subject areas
Fullerton • Created engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- M.S. Ed in Elementary • Used formal and informal assessments to guide instruction and
Curriculum and Instruction future lesson planning
(May, 2021) • Participated in multiple sessions of Professional Learning Community
- B.S in Child and Adolescent
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Development (May, 2018)
San Gabriel Valley YMCA After School Education & Safety (ASES)
- California Multiple Subject
Program – Site Lead, Interim Director
Teaching Credential with
West Covina Unified School District| January 2015 – June 2018
English Learner • Managed a site of 100 students, including supervising a group of 5
Authorization (May, 2021) support staff
• Designed and led academic lessons, character development, and
outdoor activities with groups or 20-25 students
College Aide – 3rd & 5th grade
TECHNOLOGY Merced Elementary, West Covina Unified School District|Fall 2017 – Spring
Google Classroom 2019
• Lead small-group Math lessons to reinforce skills and provide
SeeSaw
additional support
Apple, Windows, Dell
• Analyzed student data to meet the needs of all students
SMART Boards
