Cristina Vazquez
Educator
About Me
My journey began as an undergrad in Animation with the dream to work in a movie industry creating movies that inspired young minds. Later, I found a different path towards that dream in which I completed my master in Education and became an elementary school teacher with a goal to inspire children in the Language Arts content of story telling. With the desire to push my abilities, I transitioned into the high school setting. I soon realized that I still have my technical arts passion and began to implement my technical skills into the classroom. As an educator who worked during the COVID outbreak, different types of schools and districts, I have experience with various Learning Management Software, online platforms, tools, websites, etc. that are being used in the classroom.
With a combination of my Education and Graphic Design/Animation knowledge, I have noticed pros and cons on various software while also creating my own content to support my classroom and team. I have also had the opportunity to coach coworkers on how to use specific software in the classroom for proper implementation.
Work Experience
August 2019 - Present
April 2018 - May 2019
2017
April 2015 - May 2016
As an Educator, I provide differentiated instruction for English Language Learners, digitize curriculum by gamifying lesson components accordingly captivate, inform, and educate students
search and utilize relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. I also plan, prepare, and deliver digital standards-aligned unit plans and instructional materials to facilitate active and engaging learning. I clearly communicate necessary information and feedback regularly to learners, colleagues and parents regarding learner progress and student needs, establish and communicate clear standard-aligned objectives for all learning activities, encourage and monitor the progress of individual learners and utilize feedback to adjust teaching strategies. I also evaluate and monitor records of learners' progress and development for increased learning and progress growth and manage learner behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
As a Multimedia Production Specialist, I collaborated with various departments by creating graphics for digital courses and flyers, assisted with live video production by handling equipment before, during, and after events, performed video editing for post production of live recordings, developed production processes and criteria to articulate and provide direction in order to meet teachers' and students' needs, worked under tight deadlines and on location shots, and recommended equipment and structure for production.
As a Project Lead, I led a team of three in development of animated short product video. I participated in scripting, story boarding, producing, pitching, and directing, creating a persuasive based storyboard, and collaborated with the funded startup company to develop the look that helped sell the product.
As a Web Master, I Updated website with current information, events, and graphics, communicated with multiple areas to establish look and development, and applied graphic design essentials.