4314 Coventry Court

Union City, CA 94587

(510) 589-5820
talissavnoriega@gmail.com

Talissa Noriega

OBJECTIVE
To obtain an elementary teaching position to foster a love for learning and to build up the next
generation of effective leaders by providing them with ​engaging learning experiences and 
opportunities to gain and practice the skills​ for success in the future. 

EDUCATION

University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa, Honolulu, HI​ — Bachelor of Arts in Elementary

Education and Multilingual Learning
August 2015 - May 2019

● Cumulative GPA: 3.71

James Logan High School, Union City, CA​ — High School Diploma
August 2011 - May 2015

● Cumulative GPA: 3.8 

FIELD EXPERIENCE

Lanakila Elementary School, Honolulu, HI​ — Student Teacher

August 2018 - May 2019
● Created and implemented a unit plan during student teaching that aligned to standards-based
assessment and integrated research-based practices accumulated throughout my learning in order
to differentiate instruction to accommodate the diverse learners in my classroom.
● Lead daily mathematics lessons, collaborated with other grade level teachers and school faculty,
participated in professional development sessions, data teams, faculty meetings, delivered daily
small group instruction as part of response to intervention (RTI), assisted with afterschool activities,
and managed student discipline.
● Regularly participated in reflective conversations to improve professional practices.

August Ahrens Elementary School, Waipahu, HI​ — Teacher Candidate

January 2018 - May 2018
● Created and implemented a unit plan during student teaching that aligned to standards-based
assessment and integrated research-based practices accumulated throughout my learning in order
to differentiate instruction to accommodate the diverse learners in my classroom.
● Implemented course methods work in the classroom. Lead lessons and activities with the whole
class as well as small groups. I collaborated and communicated with my mentor teacher on
managing student behavior, curriculum, and differentiated learning.
● Regularly participated in reflective conversations to improve professional practices

 
Barbers Point Elementary School, Kapolei, HI​ — Teacher Candidate
August 2017 - December 2017
● Participated in classroom observation and collaborated with mentor teacher to plan and pace
curriculum for the semester.
● Created and implemented a unit plan during student teaching that aligned to standards-based
assessment and integrated research-based practices accumulated throughout my learning in order
to differentiate instruction to accommodate the diverse learners in my classroom.
● Participated in reflective conversations to improve professional practices.
● Regularly participated in reflective conversations to improve professional practices.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Starbucks Café, Pearl City, HI ​—​ Barista
June 2017 – January 2019

● Assisted with new partner training.

● Responsible for taking and fulfilling customer orders.
● Responsible for intake of cash and balancing the register.
● Perform opening, closing, and side-work duties.
● Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the lobby area and ensuring merchandise is properly
stocked.

Doraku Restaurant, Honolulu, HI ​—​ H

​ ostess
January 2017 – April 2017

Hula Grill Waikiki Restaurant, Honolulu, HI ​— Hostess

January 2016 – November 2016

● Efficiently predicted and communicated wait times to patrons.

● Accepted, organized, and prioritized reservations to accommodate customers.
● Prepared seating assignments prior to service.
● Greeted guests and sat patrons by escorting them to assigned table or communicate delays.
● Presented menus, created personal dining experience, answered questions, and offered
information on menu items, beverages, and specials.
● Walked through the dining room during service to ensure guest satisfaction and advised servers
and bussing staff of specific service needs.
● Addressed guest requests or complaints.

Alvarado Middle School/Cesar Chavez Middle School, Union City, HI ​—​ ​Assistant Wrestling
Coach
March 2012 – April 2015
● Assisted the head wrestling coach during daily after school practices in teaching middle school
aged students ranging from grades 2​nd​ to 8th grade the basics and fundamentals of wrestling.
● Attended tournaments and coached wrestlers during weekend competitive matches.

 
REFERENCES
Jeffrey Macalolooy
Teacher
New Haven Unified School District
2801 Hop Ranch Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 910-9461

Dr. Monica Smith

Assistant Professor
Institute for Teacher Education and Multilingual Learning at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa
1776 University Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96822
(786) 506-9824

Robert Flores
Teacher
New Haven Unified School District
2801 Hop Ranch Rd.
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 861-7644