Griselda Garcia Estrada

[email protected] * (626) 678-4036

Education
California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Present
Single Subject Credential Program-LOTE (Anticipated July 2018) Current GPA 4.00
University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA June 2013
B. A. Spanish with an Education minor /Magna Cum Laude Honors GPA 3.866
Education Abroad: Spain (2012)
Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut CA June 2011
A.A. in Language Arts and A.S. in Educational Paraprofessional GPA 3.63

Teaching Experience
Citizens of the World Los Angeles-Silver Lake, Los Angeles , CA
Spanish Teacher, 3rd-5th grade August 2016-Present
Internship January 2018-June2018
● Following ACTFL standards, design and implement a curriculum based
in stories and a communicative approach that is engaging and relevant for
students while equipping them with skills for the 21st Century
● Lessons are based on Comprehensible Input strategies such as TPR and TPRS
● Provide differentiated instruction in an inclusive school to provide the
least-restrictive environment
Translator August 2015-Present
● Translate to Spanish materials that need to be sent home, such as flyers,
weekly newsletters and whole region materials.
After-School Site Lead, 1st grade August 2016-June2017
● Oversaw the program functionality, making sure that we have materials
for activities and homework time
● Kept a log of attendance, injury forms, and problem-solving referrals
● Kept parents informed of events happening in the program
Spanish Teacher, 4th grade only September 2015-June 2016
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● Planned and executed lesson plans to two 4 grade classes twice a week
● Designed and implemented my own curriculum
Teacher Associate, 4th grade August 2015-June 2016
● Assisted Lead Teacher on different administrative tasks such as attendance.
● Taught mathematics and created small group reading intervention groups
● Supervised students during recesses and snack/lunch
After-School Teacher, 1st grade August 2015-June 2016
● Oversaw two 1st grade classes
● Provided support during homework time and created an activity for everyday
City Year Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Jefferson High School AmeriCorps Team Leader (Corps Council Pueblo Rep) July 2014-June 2015
● Guided, observed and coached 11 first year AmeriCorps Members in their
year of service
● Oversaw the planning for the fall festival, Math and Literacy Night for
 50+ students, parents and teachers
● Developed professional relationships with administration, staff and teachers
Jefferson High School AmeriCorps Member (Learning Coordinator,) August 2013-June 2014
● Provided one-on-one and group differentiated lesson plans to 11 students
● Analyzed student qualitative and quantitative data to develop Math and
English session plans weekly
● Planned and facilitated a community resource fair for 80 corps members
● Coordinated a college and resource fair for 1200 students with 15 colleges
and 10 organizations
● Guided 200+ volunteers in beautification projects across LAUSD
● Implemented a pilot project aligned to Common Core standards in the
after school program for 35+ students
UCLA Center for Community College Partnerships, Los Angeles, CA
Summer Peer Mentor June 2013- July 2013
● Mentored community college students to transfer to a 4-year institution
● Provided assistance with personal statements and university applications
● Created and conducted presentation about Critical Race Theory in education
UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program, Los Angeles, CA
Spanish Peer Learning Facilitator September 2012–June 2013
● Facilitated guided discussions about novels in Spanish
● Revised essays and other writing material
● Created lesson plans on Spanish literature and linguistics
MEChA de UCLA’s Xinachtli Access Project, Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Director/Pico Youth and Family Center Site Coordinator July 2012- June 2013
● Provided professional and personal development for 22 team members
● Mentored a group of 5 students in GED and community college programs
● Oversaw the running of After School sites in 4 different schools
● Wrote grant proposals to fund the project
● Coordinated an overnight college shadow day for 20 students
Civitas School of Leadership Site Coordinator January 2012-June 2012
● Launched and fostered a new first year high school partnership
● Supervised a team of 5 members
● Coordinated a field trip to LACMA for 20 students
Skill-builder September 2011-December 2011
● Tutored and peer-advised 10 high school students
● Coordinated a parent dinner for 20 students and 30+ parents
Mt. San Antonio College ESL Department, Walnut, CA
Student Assistant August 2010-June 2011
● Proctored diagnostic and progress report tests

Skills/Certifications/Awards
• Fluent in Spanish • 2017-18 CSULB RGRLL Student Teacher of the Year
• Curriculum Design • Magna Cum Laude UCLA graduate
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certified • 2011 Mt. SAC Honor’s Program Scholarship Award
• California Internship Credential • 2011 Mt. SAC Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship Award
• Subject-Matter Certification: Spanish