Resume

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Certification
• California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• English Language (EL) Authorization
• Certified Catechist (Spring 2013)
• Infant, Child, and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified

Education
• National University - Master of Education Specializing in Cross-Cultural Teaching (Spring 2009)
• California State University, Dominguez Hills - Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with an Option in Literacy (Fall 2004)

Employment
• Teacher (August 2005 – Present)
Grades 3 and 3 - 4 Combination
Saint Polycarp School, Stanton, CA 90680
Diocese of Orange
• Mentor Teacher (September 2013 – Present)
Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Induction Program
Orange County Department of Education (OCDE), Costa Mesa, CA 92626
• Paraprofessional (February 2002 – June 2005)
School Readiness Language Development Program (SRLDP) and Kindergarten
Broadacres Avenue Elementary School, Carson, CA 90747
Los Angeles Unified School District

Volunteer Experience
• Teacher/Teacher’s Assistant to the Religious Education Program (August 1997 – May 2004)
Grades 1 - 6
Holy Family Parish, Artesia, CA 90701
Los Angeles Archdiocese

Professional Leadership Roles
Chairperson for:
• Intermediate Grade Level
• Reading/Language Arts and Social Sciences
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) In-depth Study in Reading
• In-house Mentor Teacher
• Participated in WASC Visitation Committee

Extracurricular School Activities
• Student Council Moderator
• Drama Club Moderator

Other Qualifications
• Manages a single grade and multiple grade level classroom
• Applies Singapore Math strategies into the classroom and differentiated instruction for all learners
• Integrates technology into the classroom, including, but not limited to, the use of iPads to activate and engage learning
with students
• Developed a curriculum that implements the Common Core State Standards into all lessons
• Effective communicator with administrators, faculty/staff, parents and students
• Taught students from grades 2 - 6 ; Assisted students in Pre-K - grade 1