Krystina Aguinaldo

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1565 Copperfield Drive (T) 714) 222-1214
Tustin, CA 92780 (E) Krystina63@gmail.com
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I am a passionate, hard-working, and moral individual seeking a position as a teacher to motivate and prepare
students to be life-long learners. I am equipped with enthusiasm for providing a holistic learning experience for each
child that fosters academic, social, emotional and spiritual development.

Education and Credentials_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
08/2011-06/2012 University of California, Irvine
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

2009-2011 California State University, Fullerton
Child and Adolescence Development
Bachelor of Science

Professional Experience__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
08/2018 – Present Holy Family Cathedral School Orange, CA
First Grade Teacher
• Assume responsibilities as the teacher of record for students in first grade
• Utilize California Common Core Standards to guide all instruction
• Administer assessments tri-annually to guide instructional practices
• Establish strong communication protocols with families and coworkers
• Differentiate instruction for learners based on summative and formative assessments.
• Attend professional development seminars and weekly team meetings

07/2014 - 7/2018 Center for Learning and Behavioral Solutions Irvine, CA
Educational Therapist grades K-8
• Plan and lead data driven, individualized lessons to target foundational skills for students with diagnosed
learning disabilities.
• Administer formal comprehensive testing to students in a one-on-one setting.
• Implement research based programs and analyze assessment data to guide instruction.
• Communicate weekly progress with parents or teachers and deliver a formal progress report each trimester
outlining growth and skills in-progress.
• Collaborate with a team of educational therapists, teachers, counselors and administration daily.

08/2013 – 7/2014 St. Dominic School Los Angeles, CA
Kindergarten Teacher
• Plan and lead engaging lessons in all subject areas, utilizing Common Core Standards.
• Implement consistent classroom management through the use of positive reinforcement.
• Encourage interpersonal growth in students with the facilitation of language and small group activities.
• Utilize formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning and differentiate instruction.
• Communicate with parents to provide feedback and establish collaboration.
• Participate in professional development and weekly team meetings.

04/2012 – 06/2012 Adams Elementary Costa Mesa, CA
Student Teacher, Kindergarten
• Integrate technology into lessons through the use of a SmartBoard and document camera.
• Lead and facilitate small group work and interactive centers.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administration and families.
• Reinforce school-wide rules and expectations in classrooms and elsewhere on campus.



08/2011 – 03/2012 Woodbury Elementary Irvine, CA
Student Teacher, Grade 3
• Plan and implement all subjects and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of English language
learners and students with specific learning needs.
• Lead differentiated Response to Instruction (RtI) groups for the intervention student group.
• Conduct a case study for ESL student by initially assessing, creating, and leading daily intervention activities,
and giving a conclusive assessment.

Related Skills_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
• Proficient in technology related to student learning and development (i.e. Smart Board, iPad)
• UC Irvine 2017: Gifted and Talented Education Certificate
• Rick Morris professional development workshop

Hobbies and Interests____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
• Running 5k, 10k and half marathons
• Disneyland Passholder
• Avid hiker
• Parent to two dogs