SANDRA RAMELLA
mailto:Marsanramella@sbcglobal.net
OBJECTIVE: Elementary Educator, K-5
Dedicated to Creating a Positive Learning
Environment and Making a Difference in Students’ Lives
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION:
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Chapman University, December 2004, GPA 3.96
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Marketing), San Francisco State University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Summer School Teacher, 3rd Grade-Reading House, Marylin Ave.
Elementary, Livermore, CA., 2006
Ø Prepared and implemented lesson plans to engage
struggling and reluctant readers
Ø Used the 4 Blocks to teach phonics, making
words, guided reading and self-selected reading to students of various levels of English Language Development
Ø Assessed
students knowledge at the beginning of Summer School and progress made at the end, in fluency and word recognition
Ø Implemented the Read Naturally program to increase
students reading fluency
Ø Taught students various strategies for reading
comprehension
Ø Coordinated with grade level teacher to plan lessons
based on the theme “Fairy Tales and Stories From Around the World”
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Pleasanton Unified School District, 5/2000 - present
San Ramon Valley Unified School District,
9/2004 – present
Dublin Unified School District, 1/2005 - present
Ø Implement daily lesson plans and follow through
with teachers’ instructions
Ø Improvise, expand, and clarify on the assigned
lesson plans
Ø Adapt to different classroom environments, grade
levels, and teaching styles and successfully manage classroom
Student Teacher, Fairlands Elementary, Pleasanton, CA, 2nd
grade, 4/2004 - 6/2004
Ø Prepared creative hands-on lesson for teaching
students about fractions and graphing
Ø Coordinated with the Science Specialist to create
a Life-Cycle Thematic Unit on frogs
Ø Communicated curriculum ideas with the 2nd
grade-level team at the weekly meetings
Ø Interacted with parents on a daily basis and at
the Open House
Ø Assisted the Master
Teacher with preparing the classroom for the Open House
Ø Used TRIBES to maintain
a positive learning environment, and to help students resolve conflicts
Student Teacher, Neil Armstrong Elementary, San Ramon, CA, 5th
grade, 9/2004-11/2004
Ø Created a 2004 Presidential
Election thematic unit by coordinating with the 5th grade team
Ø Stimulated students’ interest about the
2004 election using “Newspapers in Education”
Ø Engaged students and reinforced math concepts
of Mode, Median and Range by using manipulatives
Ø Assessed students’ understanding of the
lessons taught by creating comprehensive exams
Parent Volunteer, Alisal Elementary School, Pleasanton, CA, K-5th, 1997 - present
Ø Directed various small
group activities per grade level to help teach reading and math
Ø Taught FAME (Fine Art and Music Education)
Ø Provided instruction
and assistance at computer lab on using the iMac computers
PROFESSIONAL
ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS, AND ABILITIES:
Ø Member of the California Reading Association,
Contra Costa
Ø Fluent in speaking,
reading, and writing the Italian language, and interested in improving skills in communicating in Spanish
Ø Assist with daughters’
Girl Scout troops 2470 and 941 in badge and Try-Its activities
Ø Professional Development
– 7 Keys to Comprehension, PUSD Adult Education
