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Alma Casillas

San Ysidro, California

Summary

To seek a high school teaching position where I can continue being a dedicated life-long learner, committed to promote the valorization of languages and the development of critical thinking and linguistic skills necessary for students to succeed.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Club Advisor

Mt. Carmel (Poway Unified School District)
09.2022 - Current
  • Worked with student leaders to create the Viva La Revolución Latina Club in an effort to acknowledge latino/ hispanic presence in the school campus. Worked closely with students to set goals and guide them throughout the year to promote hispanic culture.

Spanish Teacher

Mt. Carmel (Poway Unified School District)
08.2020 - Current
  • Teaching Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 courses (Novice-Low Intermediate), primarily consisting of freshmen and sophomore students. Developing, planning and implementing lesson plans aligned with California World Language standards.
  • Teaching AP Spanish Language and Composition: Preparing and engaging students in lesson plans focused on developing and

Student Teacher

Roosevelt Middle School (SDUSD)
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Created lesson plans and delivered instruction using a variety of teaching strategies.

AVID Tutor

Mar Vista Academy (SUHSD)
05.2015 - 06.2019
  • Facilitated student discussions during tutorials and graded student work.

Spanish Literature Club Facilitator

Garfield High School (SDUSD)
09.2018 - 04.2019

Served as a facilitator for the after school Spanish Club. Contributed to creating activities and assisting students.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California
06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies

University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California
06.2019

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Bilingual (Spanish Native/ English Proficiency)
  • Reflective Practice
  • Ability to work in culturally diverse environments
  • Competence with educational technology

Certification

  • Single Subject Teaching Credential / World Language (valid May 5 2022 - June 1 2027)
  • Bilingual Authorization/ with BLA in Spanish (June 2022)

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Club Advisor

Mt. Carmel (Poway Unified School District)
09.2022 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Mt. Carmel (Poway Unified School District)
08.2020 - Current

Student Teacher

Roosevelt Middle School (SDUSD)
10.2019 - 06.2020

Spanish Literature Club Facilitator

Garfield High School (SDUSD)
09.2018 - 04.2019

AVID Tutor

Mar Vista Academy (SUHSD)
05.2015 - 06.2019

Master of Arts - Education

University of California, San Diego

Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies

University of California, San Diego
Alma Casillas