EXPERIENCE

Experience

Assistant Principal

Jul 2023 - Jun 2025, Cajon Valley Union School District - El Cajon, CA

Sixth Grade Math and Science Teacher

Sep 2020 - Jun 2021 & Aug 2022 - Jun 2023, Cajon Valley Union School District - El Cajon, CA

Proven versatile when switching from teaching all math in a 100% distance learning setting to teaching math and science in a hybrid teaching setting; planning for 100% in-person learning
Implemented mastery grading and mastery learning of the math standard
Montgomery Middle School

Sixth Grade Math Teacher

Aug 2013 - Aug 2020, Cajon Valley Union School District - El Cajon, CA

Implemented mastery grading and mastery learning of the standards in my practices.
Engaged students with self-created activities such as digital breakouts, digital choice boards, hyper-docs, hyper-slides, and hands-on activities incorporating manipulatives.
Piloted several programs for the district including different online math programs, math curriculum, and a grading system.
Montgomery Middle School

Substitute Teacher

Oct 2012 - Jun 2013, Chula Vista Elementary School District - Chula Vista, CA

Fourth Grade Long-term Substitute Teacher, May 2013 - June 2013
Collaborated with other teachers in planning for end of the year and coming year activities
Focus on Math and Social Studies with student rotations, 4th Grade
Experience with GLAD strategies, 4th Grade
Carried out teacher-designed lesson plans in 4th and 1st grade classrooms with excellent results and provided detailed notes of the daily happenings.
Substitute for Bilingual class with extremely positive feedback from principal and teacher.
Discovery School
Heritage Elementary School
Salt Creek Elementary School

Student-Teacher

Aug 2012 - May 2013, Chula Vista Elementary School District - Chula Vista, CA

Provided the English-component of instruction for a dual language immersion program.
Brought a thorough understanding of algebraic functions through a self-designed lesson.
Adapted presentations and created activities to ensure engagement of class in a science lesson on food chains.
Created a lesson around modern versions of the Cinderella story using a double-bubble graphic organizer to teach comparing and contrasting.
Heritage Elementary School
Salt Creek Elementary School

Classroom Volunteer

Aug 2010 - Apr 2012, Chula Vista Elementary School District - Chula Vista, CA

Volunteered in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade classrooms.
Created and taught a math “baseball” game to help students practice multiplication facts.
Led student spelling-practice game and administered spelling test.
Conducted comprehension, writing, and fluency exercises with small groups.
Assisted individuals and groups of students with math assignments on geometry and conversion between customary and metric systems.
Read books with students developing word association and prosody in reading.
Conducted writing and fluency exercises with small groups
Assisted individuals with writing activities

A.V.I.D. Tutor

Oct 2010 - May 2011, San Ysidro School District - San Ysidro, CA

Motivated an underperforming student by connecting education with his future goals –resulting in an immediate change in completion of assignments.
Steered discussion groups to improve critical thinking abilities which led to an improvement in all academic areas.
Conducted individual and small group instruction
Ocean View Hills School

Guest Teacher for Physical Education

May 2009, Physical Education for Elementary School, Southwestern College - Chula Vista, CA

Finney Elementary School Guest Teacher, Chula Vista Elementary School District
Selected by peers as “Best Teacher” out of the 30 who participated in the course.
Collaborated with liberal studies students to create a 60-minute physical activity lesson for a 2nd grade class.
Established an emotionally safe environment where a new student, who limited his participation in activities with others, felt comforted and welcomed to interact and associate with his peers

After-School Program Youth Leader

Jun 2009 - Jan 2011, South Bay Family YMCA - Chula Vista, CA

Supervised children grades 1-6 enrolled in the after school program
Planned and implemented program daily activities, including cooperative games and crafts
Assisted with overall program management
Communicated with parents, teachers, and other professionals, both formally and informally
Trained several employees on-the-job how to conduct program and be an effective leader

D.A.S.H. After-School Program Leader

Aug 2007 - Jun 2009, City of Chula Vista - Chula Vista, CA

Directed and supervised children in grades 1-6 in an after school program
Coordinated and led daily activities including games, arts and crafts, sports clinics, and dance
Recorded and submitted monthly program attendance, student reports, and staff log
Compiled kits of sports equipment distributed among the 26 program locations
Adapted all activities in order to include a physically disabled child, children with autism, and children with ADHD
Communicated with parents, teachers, and other professionals.

Color Guard Director and Instructor

Sep 2005 - Jun 2007, Sweetwater Union High School District - Chula Vista, CA

Conducted and scheduled rehearsals and performances
Instructed and choreographed 15-55 middle school and high school students in routines performed to live marching bands and recorded music
Maintained order and discipline in the classroom, during rehearsals, and at performance sites

March 2021

Elisa Allan