Griselda Medina 
310-590-5822 grismedina@g.ucla.edu 
 
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY 
Personable educator experienced in delivering developmentally appropriate instruction to various levels of learners, 
seeking a position in a Spanish Dual Language classroom. Committed to building meaningful relationships with students 
and their families, and continually striving to employ the best practices for students’ personal and educational growth. 
 
TEACHING EXPERIENCE  EDUCATION 
Spanish Dual Language Student Teacher (k/1st)  University of California, Los Angeles  
UCLA Community School, Los Angeles, CA  Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential 
August 2020 - Present  with Bilingual Authorization: Spanish 
● Collaborate with Guiding Teacher to develop di erentiated lessons  Expected June 2021 
that address students’ strengths, needs, and interests.   
● Develop and implement lessons that are culturally sustaining and  University of California, Los Angeles  
aligned with Math, ELA, and Social Studies core standards. 
Master of Arts in Education 
● Assist Guiding Teacher with whole group instruction daily, lead 
Expected June 2022 
Math and ELA instruction in small groups independently, and 
 
facilitate SEL activities during distance learning. 
University of California, Santa Cruz 
 
Los Angeles, CA 
Language and Culture Assistant 
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology -  
Linguistic Services Internship - University of Barcelona, 
Latin American and Latino/a Studies  
Barcelona, Spain 
Spring 2017 
August 2017 - January 2018 
 
● Facilitated 4 di erent English-language conversation groups for 
University of Barcelona 
undergraduate/graduate students, in e orts to help them improve 
UC Education Abroad Program and 
their English language skills.  
Internship: Linguistic Services 
● Created personalized PowerPoints, planned activities, and 
Winter 2018 
prepared discussion topics based on collective/individual growth.  
 
● Observed how students were responding and received feedback for 
the purpose of improving future lesson plans. 
PROGRAMS & FRAMEWORKS 
  CGI / Eureka Math 
Mentor  SKIES 
Benchmark Adelante  
Corre La Voz - Bay View Elementary, Santa Cruz, CA 
Raz-Plus 
Spring Quarter, 2016 
Remind 
● Collaborated with Advisor and Mentors to create activities geared 
Epic! 
in promoting cultural pride, self-advocacy, and community - 
 
building for dual language learners. 
● Mentored two 5th grade students and used a variety of digital  SKILLS 
media tools and reading material to help them advance in their  Bilingual - English and Spanish 
academics and prepare them for their transition to middle school.  Public speaking 
● Developed learning goals by identifying the students’ strengths  Fundraising 
and building on their existing skills and interests.    
  REFERENCES 
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE  Hani Rafi, Faculty Advisor 
Activity Coordinator  University of California, Los Angeles 
September 2019 - July 2020  Phone: 310-824-3981 
● Coordinated ExploreAbility: adult day and community integration  Email: hani.rafi.@gmail.com   
program serving adults with developmental disabilities.    
● Ensured that adults had the appropriate support to explore and  Jesenia Chavez, Guiding Teacher   
identify what was important to them, to develop skills necessary  UCLA Community School 
for achieving their goals, and to be involved and engage in their  Phone: 323-970-8279 
communities through volunteering and community activities.  Email: jesenia.chavez80@gmail.com