Ashlee Granja
ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER
www.ashleegranja.weebly.com
619.952.8860
ashlee.granja@gmail.com
4148 Via Candidiz Unit 154
San Diego, CA 92130
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Awarded December 2016
Clear Credential
To be awarded May 2021
EDUCATION
MULTIPLE SUBJECT TEACHING
CREDENTIAL
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA | December 2016
BACHELOR OF ARTS SPANISH
BACHELOR OF ARTS SOCIOLOGY
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA | December
2014
K-12 EDUCATION, HIGH SCHOOL
DIPLOMA
Francis Parker School
San Diego, CA | June 2011
Profile
• Earned my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from San Diego
State University - GPA 4.0
• Previous undergraduate at the University of Southern California,
earning dual degrees in Spanish and Sociology - GPA 3.84
• Current first grade teacher at an international baccalaureate
and visual/performing arts magnet school using inquiry-based
instruction to meet the needs of my students
• Passionate about art! I am experienced with many mediums and
love incorporating art into the classroom and reinforcing an
interdisciplinary approach to education
• Experienced with educational technology and applications
through the use of Chromebooks and iPads to enhance student
learning and engagement both in-person and virtually
Teaching Experience
1st GRADE TEACHER | VISTA ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING
ARTS – VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUG. 2020 – JUNE 2021 | VISTA, CA
• Taught in-person to class of 26 students (a few weeks were virtual)
• Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students,
including English Learners and students with IEPs
• Participated in P-3 Teacher Think Tank discussing best practices
• Made weekly virtual art lessons for 4th and 5th grade students
4th GRADE TEACHER | FOOTHILL OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – VISTA
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUG. 2019 – JUNE 2020 | VISTA, CA
• Taught standards-based and differentiated lessons to class of 34
• Implemented positive classroom management system
• Held parent conferences in English and in Spanish
• Collaborated with grade level team to plan short/long-term goals
• Taught virtually for last trimester via Zoom and Google Classroom
ART TEACHER | PAUL ECKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – ENCINITAS
UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
SEPT. 2018 – JUNE 2019 | SAN DIEGO, CA
• Designed and taught standards-based art lessons to K-6 students
• Integrated art lessons with other grade-level subjects, including
social studies, NGSS science topics, and literacy
1st/2nd GRADE COMBO CLASS LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER | LA
COSTA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – ENCINITAS UNION
AUG. 2018 | SAN DIEGO, CA
• Planned lessons and instructional goals for two grade levels
• Performed literacy and math assessments

AWARDS Teaching Experience (continued)
MAGNA CUM LAUDE 2nd GRADE LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER | CARMEL CREEK
University of Southern California ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – SOLANA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT
2014 APR. 2018 - JUNE 2018 | SAN DIEGO, CA
• Planned and delivered standards-based lessons in all subjects

• Incorporated educational technology in classroom with 1:1 iPads
DEAN’S LIST
• Implemented project-based learning including all subjects
University of Southern California • Established rapport with students and parents
2012 - 2014 ART INSTRUCTOR | CARMEL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – SBSD
JAN. 2018 – APR. 2018 | SAN DIEGO, CA
REFERENCES • Designed and taught standards-based art lessons for K-3
• Collaborated with STREAM teacher to plan related lessons
Benjie Walker • Delivered RTI instruction in small groups using Fountas and Pinnell
Principal 3rd GRADE LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER | CARMEL CREEK
Vista Academy ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – SOLANA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT
P: (760) 522-1381 FEB. 2017 – JUNE. 2017 | SAN DIEGO, CA
E: benjiewalker@vistausd.org • Planned and delivered standards-based lessons
• Differentiated instruction for all students, including ELs
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER | SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT &
Sandra Ceja
NORTH COUNTY COASTAL SUBSTITUTE CONSORTIUM
Principal
SEPT. 2016 – SEPT. 2018 | SAN DIEGO, CA
Foothill Oak Elementary School
• Delivered lessons as left by the classroom teacher to meet
P: (760) 473-5212 daily educational goals
E: sandraceja@vistausd.org • Effectively and positively managed classroom environment
STUDENT TEACHER | DINGEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SAN DIEGO
Rebecca Greim UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1st Grade Teacher AUG. 2016 – DEC. 2016 | SAN DIEGO, CA
Vista Academy • Took over entire teaching day and taught all content areas
P: (760) 208-5806 whole class and in small groups to fourth grade class
E: rebeccagreim@vistausd.org • Planned and delivered lessons aligned to California Common
Core State Standards
STUDENT TEACHER | CHESTERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SAN
Michelle Armenta
DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Education Specialist
FEB. 2016 – MAY 2016 | SAN DIEGO, CA
Vista Academy
• Observed and taught literacy, math, and NGSS-aligned
P: (760) 594-1214 science lessons in whole class and small group settings
E: michellearmenta@vistausd.org
Other Related Experience
Stephanie Picco
Kindergarten teacher/BTSA mentor SCIENCE TEACHER | AZTEC SCIENCE CAMP
Breeze Hill Elementary School SUMMER 2016 | SAN DIEGO, CA
P: (760) 415-1898 • Designed and implemented NGSS-aligned science lessons
and experiments for groups of 2nd – 5th grade students
E: stephaniepicco@vistausd.org
TUTOR | COLLEGE NANNIES & TUTORS

JAN 2014 – FEB. 2015 | SAN DIEGO, CA
Betsy Kramer
• Reviewed a variety of content areas with elementary,
4th Grade Teacher
middle, and high school students in one-to-one setting
Foothill Oak Elementary School INTERN | READING PARTNERS
P: (760) 315-2559 JAN 2014 – FEB. 2015 | LOS ANGELES, CA

E: elizabethkramer@vistausd.org • Taught reading strategies in one-to-one setting to help
elementary students achieve grade-level standards