Raquel Walker

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OBJECTIVE
Seeking an elementary school teaching position where my education and skills can be utilized.

EDUCATION
California State University, Fullerton May 2024
Fullerton Online Teacher Induction Program

California State University, Fullerton January 2021

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

California State University, Fullerton May 2017

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Human Services

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Los Nietos School District. Whittier, CA August 2023- Present
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
• Educate 15 students, ages 4-5 years old
• Set up parent- teacher conferences to discuss student progress, set goals, and share resources
• Assist in the development of academic, intellectual, and social skills by planning, organizing, and implementing
age-appropriate curriculum
• Cultivate language skills through music, multisensory instruction, and play-based learning
• Manage a full-time classroom aide

Los Nietos School District. Whittier, CA September 2021- August 2023

Kindergarten Teacher
• Planned and collaborated with my partner teacher to create lessons that align with state standards and include
differentiation
• Established and enforced rules of behavior, learning expectations, policies, and procedures to maintain a positive
and safe learning environment
• Observed and evaluated student academic performance and social development
• Instructed students individually in groups to meet students varying needs
• Maintained positive rapport with student families by communicating in person and through ClassDojo

Fullerton School District. Fullerton, CA August 2020 – December 2020

Student Teacher
• Designed and implemented curriculum structure to Transitional Kindergarten students
• Established a variety of teaching strategies (e.g., direct lessons, collaborations, and hands-on activities)
• Navigated technology to instruct in- class and online students
• Incorporated classroom management techniques into activities
 • Strengthened relationships with students, school administrators, peers, and parents

Placentia Yorba Linda School District. Placentia, CA February 2020 - May 2020
Student Teacher
• Collaborated with a team of teachers to develop curriculum for 36 sixth grade students
• Taught reading and language arts curriculum
• Assessed student work based on rubrics and state standards

WORK EXPERIENCE
Fullerton School District. Fullerton, CA March 2021- August 2021
Long- Term Substitute Teacher
• Fostered a positive learning environment for students in Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten
• Assisted a team of teachers who taught Transitional Kindergarten in gathering lesson plans and lesson preparation
• Aided students in using technology and resolved technology issues
• Worked with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate children’s progress and recommend appropriate learning
goals
• Managed students’ behavior while developing and teaching behavioral strategies to support students’ self-control

YMCA. Orange, CA June 2019- December 2019

Child Care Teacher
• Tutored 23 second grade students in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Redirected student behavior according to approved procedures
• Communicated with teachers and parents about student progress

Titan ASES. Fullerton, CA July 2018- May 2019

Assistant Lead Instructor
• Supervised elementary aged students in activities
• Directed group activities (e.g., STEAM, art, fitness, cooperative clubs, mathematics and reading clubs)
• Prepared instructional materials and create lesson plan schedules

Friendly Center. Orange, CA November 2017 – July 2018

After-School Education Lead
• Developed curriculum for elementary and middle school aged students
• Maintained confidentiality in staff and student matters
• Recorded attendance and completed reports