Angelina Diaz

♦ ​(805) 651-9658 ​♦​ angelina.diaz@pepperdine.edu ​♦

EDUCATION

Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA August 2015 - April 2019

B.A. in Liberal Arts, Emphasis in Literature
● SB 2042 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with English Language Learner Authorization
Organizations
● Gamma Phi Beta (2016 - 2018) - Leadership roles include Social Chairwoman and President
● Kappa Delta Pi (2017 - present) - International Honor Society in Education
Pepperdine University, Florence Italy ​ May, June 2016
● Studied Art, Humanities, and Italian language and culture, while traveling extensively throughout
Italy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Saint Bonaventure High School, Ventura, CA January 2020 - June 2020

Long Term Substitute Teacher - U.S./World History
● Planned and taught lessons for two U.S. history classes and one world history class
● Differentiated instruction through lecture, discussion, and project-based learning
● Integrated technology in the classroom through usage of ipads, in which students participated in
interactive lectures, designed websites/blogs, researched articles and media, attended zoom meetings,
and shared resources
● Utilized positive reinforcement to manage class behavior and facilitated mental health check-in’s
with students in whole class and individual settings
● Assessed student learning and engagement through observation, discussion, quizzes, and projects
● Communicated often and openly with students and parents especially during remote learning
Sumac Elementary School, Agoura Hills, CA August 2018 - May 2019
Part/Full Time Student Teacher- 2nd Grade
● 750+ hours of teaching experience
● 4 weeks of full class takeover
● Facilitated classroom management, including using “Daily 5” rounds
● Planned and taught lesson units in all subject areas
● Individualized instruction through small group work and individual conferencing
● Attended faculty and staff meetings as well as parent/teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and a grade
level data debrief

WORK EXPERIENCE

Nanny- Topanga, CA June 2018 - August 2019

Nanny
● Supervised a 3 year old child for 15+ hours per week
● Engaged child in age appropriate activities and experiences to promote socioemotional development
and motor skills
● Openly collaborated and communicated often with parents to ensure the child’s needs were met
Lure Fish House- Ventura & Westlake, CA May 2013 - June 2018
Drink Runner, Food Runner, Hostess
● Interacted with 300+ guests per day in a friendly and accommodating manner to ensure an
exceptional dining experience
 ● Communicated with coworkers and management to resolve difficult situations and promote smooth
restaurant operations
● Trained incoming employees on restaurant knowledge, position duties, and proper customer service
etiquette
Jumpstart- Malibu, CA October 2016 - April 2017
Corp Team Leader
● Created content for and led training workshops for incoming corp members
● Scheduled and conducted team meetings, held office hours, and delegated tasks to corp members
● Ensured high work quality and facilitated team bonding activities to boost creativity and morale
Jumpstart- Canoga Park, CA October 2015 - April 2016
Corp Member
● Planned and facilitated age appropriate learning centers for preschool students
● Collaborated with team members to creatively engage students in the educational experience
● Participated in an end of year community wide art and science expo to involve parents and students
in the creative process of learning and exploration

SKILLS

Computer
● Working proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, PowerPoint, Google, SMART software
Language
● Italian (Conversant) / Spanish (Conversant)
Other
● Passionate, adaptable, effective communicator, creative, enthusiastic, empathetic, organized, detail
oriented, event-planning experience