Luis Rey Lira

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Education
University of California, Los Angeles June 2019
Master of Education| Preliminary Credential in English Language Arts
BCLAD| Spanish

University of California, Los Angeles September 2015

Bachelor of Arts English |Chicanx Studies| Education Minor
AAP College Honors Student

Professional Experience
Augustus Hawkins High School October 2017-Present
Student Teacher
English 10
Ø Designed Spring Semester scope and sequence (curriculum, unit plans, and learning segments)
Ø Modified lesson plans according to student learning eligibilities and language proficiency
Ø Collaborated with several departments in development of Project Based Learning (PBL) assessments

Thomas Edison Middle School October 2017- Present

Student Teacher
English Language Development 1
Ø Designed bilingual lesson plans across grade levels 6-8 to maximize student learning
Ø Utilized Inside the U.S.A by National Geographic textbook to acclimate newcomers
Ø Accommodated curriculum plans according to student learning eligibilities and language proficiency

MEChA Xinachtli
Project Director August 2015-June 2017
Sites: Wilson HS, Santa Monica HS, Mendez HS, Mar Vista MS, Pico Youth and Family Center
Ø Serviced Grades 6-12, All Subjects, Twice weekly, 8 hours a week
Ø Managed a staff of 12 in development of: project goals, objectives database and caseloads
Ø Organized community partnerships with monetary and programmatic stakeholders

Leadership/Service Experience
“Student Activism and Structural Change” at UCLA January 2015- March 2015
Course Instructor
Ø Lectured weekly in class discussion on history of student activism at UCLA from 1968-present
Ø Spearheaded administrative tasks including grading, lesson planning, and team meetings
Ø Developed class syllabus and assignments that creatively engaged student learning

Chicano Studies 164SL September 2014-December 2014

Student Volunteer
Site: Hamilton High School
Ø Serviced Grades 9-11, English (ESL), Once weekly, 4 hours a week
Ø Tutored new immigrant youth during school hours on English Composition and Literature

Students Heightening Academic Performance through Education, SHAPE at UCLA

Assistant Director January 2014- June 2014
Sites: Leuzinger High School and Inglewood Teen Center
Ø Serviced Grades 9-12, All Subjects, Twice Weekly, 10 hours a week
Ø Outreached to parents and community members