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CRISTINA ALEJANDRA VELZQUEZ

2401 E. Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA | 760-778-0400 | cvelazquez@psusd.us PROFESSIONAL GOAL A motivational leader and emerging scholar, who offers a diverse educational background with exceptional communication skills, seeking to contribute to an educational institution. PERSONAL GOAL To instill in students, moments where everyone experiences something bigger than themselves and where everyone connects with new cultures, languages and people in ways that are real and true. Through my personal experiences, I hope to meliorate students from all walks of life and teach that the pursuit of education will build a stronger tomorrow. CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE: English Language Learners English Language Development Leadership and Team Building Teaching Mentoring & Development Workshop & Seminar Presentations Intern Teacher Supervision Policy Review and Development Program Assessment and Evaluation Curriculum and Performance Development Standardized Testing/Scoring Learner Assessment Strategic Planning

EDUCATION California State University, San Bernardino, CA Doctorate in Educational Leadership 2016 Dissertation: Arts-Based Learning as a Catalyst for Developing Identity in Heritage Learners Dissertation Committee: Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis: Reading at the Secondary Level Thesis: Increasing Test Scores in English Language Learners University of California, Riverside, CA CLAD Certification Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND Bachelors of Science in Spanish Education Areas of Concentration: Spanish language and literature Minor: Psychology

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CREDENTIALS Clear Level I Secondary Level Spanish Clear Cross Cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate TEACHING EXPERIENCE PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Educator- Spanish 2R, Spanish 2 Educator- Spanish 2R, Spanish 2, Spanish 1 Educator- Spanish 2R, Spanish 2 Educator- Spanish 2R, English Language Development 3 Educator- Spanish 2, English Language Development 3 Educator- Spanish 1, Spanish 2R 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012 2010-2011 2009-2010 2008-2009 2008 2011

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: Earned high marks for the quality of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching diverse subjects (e.g., foreign language department). Developed innovative approaches that were held as the model standard for meeting district goals in areas including technology integration across the curriculum, experiential learning, literacy and diversity. Taught general education students and individuals with learning challenges within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom. Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors. Led district-wide in-service on classroom management. Served on school committees and taskforces focused on curriculum development, textbook review, fundraising and anti-bullying efforts. Quickly became a first-to-call resource in current substitute teaching role, typically working four days per week. Personally requested by many full-time teachers to take over their classrooms during absences. TEACHING SKILLS AND COMPETENTIES: Engaging and Supporting Students Learning Able to transfer knowledge to others through use of various instructional teaching strategies, able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each student and utilize strategies enabling students to work towards goals, personal growth and independence building upon prior knowledge and life experiences, proficient in teaching diverse groups. Classroom Management and Environment Developed and maintained an atmosphere of mutual respect among students, teachers and instructional aides, created a classroom environment that engaged all students in

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collaborative and purposeful learning activities, maintained a safe environment conducive to student learning and individual student needs, established classroom rules, routines and procedures to maximize instructional time and reduce distractions. Planning Instruction and Assessment Developed the curriculum for heritage language learner class, engaging lessons to challenge students learning while ensuring the students goals, district goals and state standards were met, prepared individualized education programs for daily, able to differentiate instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of all students. Established and communicated learning objectives, utilized a variety of resources to assess student learning such as test, rubrics, checklist, performance assessments and informal observations, informed parents of student performance and progress and ongoing analysis of student assessment data to guide instruction. RELATED EXPERIENCE English Language Development Department Chair PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL English Language Development Facilitator PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL District English Language Learner Committee (DELAC) Member PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT English Language Learner Committee (ELAC) Facilitator PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT School Site Leadership Team PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Senior Class ASB Advisor PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Spanish Club Advisor PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Basketball Coach PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Cross Country Coach PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Junior Varsity Softball Coach PALM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Ballet Folklorico Dance Instructor THE COMMUNITY OF PALM SPRINGS AWARDS Palm Springs Teachers Association Scholarship Award Ben. E. Franklin Athletic Scholarship Award Cultural Diversity Award 2003-2004 2006-2008 2006-2008 2009-2011 2009-2011 2009-2014 2009-2011 2009-2011 2010-2012 2009-2014 2010-2012 2008-2009 2007-2008 2012-2014

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City of Cathedral City Mayors Award MEMBERSHIPS California Teachers Association Member California Language Teachers Association Member Palm Springs Teachers Association Member Patrons and Muses Junior Member

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2008-2013 2008-2013 2008-2013 2013

Completed the following trainings sponsored by Palm Springs Unified School District Professional Development English Language Learners Behavior Management Creating a Healthy Classroom Management Environment Curriculum Workshop Special Populations Effective Common Core Standards Teaching Integrated Technology Applied Room Environment Technology AREAS OF RESEACH INTERESTS Heritage Language Learners English Language Learners Arts & Culture in Education Social Justice & Equity in Education Social & Cultural Issues in Education Latino/Hispano Education Qualitative Research Educational Policy & Reform Marginalized Student Populations

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