Christian Villa
Litchfield Park
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 5 years of experience to long-term position.
Knowledgeable in team leadership and strategic planning. Desiring to contribute to school and student success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELA Teacher
Laveen Elementary School District
07.2022 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
ELA Teacher
Pendergast Elementary School District
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
Pediatric Care Giver
Wee Care Therapy Services
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
- Consulted with direct-care staff to implement best methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
- Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education With An Emphasis in ELA
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ04-2020
Associate of Arts - English Language Arts
Maricopa Community Colleges, Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ05-2017
Skills
- Writing instruction
- Literary analysis
- Student motivation
- Project-based learning
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Multicultural education
Certification
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement - Arizona Department of Education.
- State Teaching Certification or License - Arizona Department of Education.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Timeline
ELA Teacher
Laveen Elementary School District
07.2022 - Current
ELA Teacher
Pendergast Elementary School District
07.2020 - 05.2022
Pediatric Care Giver
Wee Care Therapy Services
08.2015 - 12.2020
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement - Arizona Department of Education.
- State Teaching Certification or License - Arizona Department of Education.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education With An Emphasis in ELA
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - English Language Arts
Maricopa Community Colleges, Estrella Mountain Community College
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