Christina Espinoza

Christina Espinoza
Education Administration

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Hard-working professional with 19.5+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of classroom management, lesson planning, and instructional techniques. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Principal role at your district.

Job Experience
Central School District/Cucamonga Middle School
2010-current
Middle School Teacher

·       Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

·       Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

·       Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students’ progress.

·       Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

·       Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.

·       Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Central School District
2018-current
ELD District Coach

·       Support, assist, and plan assignments for teachers with EL students once a month at 2 elementary school sites.

·       Attend PLC/staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.

·       Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

·       Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.

·       Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

·       Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

Central School District/Coyote Canyon Elementary
2002-2010
Elementary School Teacher

·       Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

·       Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.

·       Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

·       Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.

·       Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

·       Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Education
Concordia University of Irvine
2020-current
Master's of Education Administration

Currently enrolled in a master’s of education administration program.  Will finish in July of 2021 with a master’s and credential in administration.

Chapman University
2002-2003
Teaching credential with a master's in teaching
California Baptist University
2000-2002
B.A. in Liberal Studies
Extra Curricular Activities
Cucamonga Middle School
2017-current
Culinary Club Advisor

An after school program for students on campus who have a desire to learn the skills needed to become a cook.

Cucamonga Middle School
2015-current
Travel Advisor

Offering a trip to Washington D.C. and New York for our middle school students.  As club advisor I help organize and plan a trip of a life time for our students to learn American history from where it all started.

Other job duties
Cucamonga Middle School
2017-current
President of School Site Council
Cucamonga Middle School
2017-current
Member of the Visible Learning Team
Cucamonga Middle School
2018-Current
ELD Department Chair- Leadership Team
Skills
Office 365
The use of all Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sway, Forms, OneNote, and Teams
Technology equipment
I am trained in using a SmartBoard, projection machine, desktop computers, laptops, and tablets in both Windows, android, Apple, IOS.
Languages
I am fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.