Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hi, I’m
Luz Mendoza
Teacher
Calamba, Province Of Laguna
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
DepEd Calamba City-Majada In Integrated School
Teacher III-JHS Edukasyon Sa Pagpapakatao
2013.05 - Current (11 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
DepEd Calamba City-Majada In Integrated School
Designated Guidance Coordinator
2013.05 - Current (11 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Strengthened collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators to address individual student needs effectively.
- Created a welcoming and inclusive environment for diverse student populations through cultural sensitivity training and tailored support services.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, ensuring prompt response times during urgent situations involving student welfare concerns.
- Trained new staff members on best practices related to student guidance processes, contributing to an effective team dynamic within the department.
- Promoted positive school culture by organizing events centered around themes such as anti-bullying awareness and mental health support.
- Reduced dropout rates through early intervention strategies and targeted support for at-risk students.
- Implemented social-emotional learning initiatives throughout the school community which greatly contributed to overall mental health improvements among students.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining confidentiality standards required for sensitive information handling within educational settings.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
Little Jesus Learning Center
Filipino-Elementary Teacher
2006.05 - 2013.03 (6 years & 10 months)
Job overview
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
- Improved students'' oral and written communication skills through interactive language exercises and group projects.
- Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written Filipino.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
Asian Computer Colege
Filipino-High School Teacher
2001.04 - 2003.03 (1 year & 11 months)
Job overview
- Improved students'' oral and written communication skills through interactive language exercises and group projects.
- Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written Filipino.
- Held culture and theme days to show country culture and language history.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
Mary Help Of Christians School
Filipino-Elementary Teacher
1998.05 - 2001.04 (2 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Enhanced student motivation and participation through the development of diverse, hands-on learning experiences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension levels by implementing interactive and engaging literacy activities.
Education
De La Salle University-Dasma Dasmarinas, Province Of Cavite, Philippines
Master of Arts from Guidance And Counseling
2001.04
University Overview
Completed the Academic Requirements
Colegio De San Juan De Letran-Calamba Calamba City, Laguna 4027
Graduate Diploma from Cultural Education
2001.04
University Overview
Recipient of Scholarship from the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts
Don Bosco College Seminary Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna 4027
Bachelor of Secondary Education from Major in Religious Education
2001.04
University Overview
Skills
Group Instruction
Writes and Perform Spoken Word Poetry, Poems
Writes and Perform Spoken Word Poetry, Poems
- Started to write poems during the high school days.
- More fluent and confident in using the Filipino language in the composition.
- Recently tried to write spoken word poetry pieces and some of the pieces were performed in school and outside.
- Very passionate in writing poems and has a plan to write other genre.
Timeline
Teacher III-JHS Edukasyon Sa Pagpapakatao
DepEd Calamba City-Majada In Integrated School
2013.05 - Current (11 years & 4 months)
Designated Guidance Coordinator
DepEd Calamba City-Majada In Integrated School
2013.05 - Current (11 years & 4 months)
Filipino-Elementary Teacher
Little Jesus Learning Center
2006.05 - 2013.03 (6 years & 10 months)
De La Salle University-Dasma
Master of Arts from Guidance And Counseling
2001.04
Colegio De San Juan De Letran-Calamba
Graduate Diploma from Cultural Education
2001.04
Don Bosco College Seminary
Bachelor of Secondary Education from Major in Religious Education
2001.04
Filipino-High School Teacher
Asian Computer Colege
2001.04 - 2003.03 (1 year & 11 months)
Filipino-Elementary Teacher
Mary Help Of Christians School
1998.05 - 2001.04 (2 years & 11 months)
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