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JON KRISTIAN C. SALUNGA
http://literacyjustice.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE To utilize my skills as a classroom teacher in a community-based educational environment
working with a diverse group of people to provide consistent, positive academic support

EDUCATION
M a s t e r s i n E d u c a t i o n (M.Ed.) & S e c o n d a r y C r e d e n t i a l - E n g l i s h L a n g u a g e A r t s
U n i v e r s i t y o f C a l i f o r n i a S a n D i e g o , J u l y 2 0 0 4 .
M . E d . areas of c o n c e n t r a t i o n : r e f l e c t i v e , e q u i t able teaching , t e a c h e r - i n q u i r y & t e c h n o l o g y
Bachelors of Arts in Comparative Ethnic Studies with Minor in Literature
University of California San Diego, August 1999.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Over 15+ years experience working as a teacher/facilitator with various academic support programs
Experience with multiple aspects of program development, implementation, outreach and marketing
A b i l i t y t o work w i t h d i v e r s e , m u l t i c u l t u r a l p o p u l a t i o n s in a supportive, respectful, communicative
environment
S o l i d c o l l a b o r a t i v e t e a m p l a y e r a n d c r e a t i v e i n d e p e n d e n t w o r k e r
Strong b a c k g r o u n d i n t e c h n o l o g y - e n h a n c e d t e a c h i n g e n v i r o n m e n t s ; proficient in desktop publishing

RELEVANT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
SECONDARY LEVEL
English Teacher, Morse High School, Sept. 2009-present. Instructor for two college-based Advanced
Placement courses focused on critical analysis of non-fiction texts (written, visual, spoken) in tandem with
strategic writing instruction and coaching. Provide social and academic advising for college-bound
students. On-going curriculum refinement and development. Adviser for seniors developing student-
initiated projects benefitting campus or larger community. Daily coordination of lessons, instruction,
course management and student assessment for five courses.

English Teacher at Terra Nova Academy, Morse High School, August 2007 to 2009. Lead English teacher
within highly collaborative, interdisciplinary small schools learning community focused on creating
innovative learning opportunities inspired by themes in culinary arts, health & nutrition and environmental
awareness. Developed critical literacy curriculum for multiple English courses integrating academy themes.
Co-authored successfully funded $80K renewable grant ensuring academys fiscal sustainability.
Coordinated after school enrichment activities for academy students. Developed and designed academy
print and presentation materials.

English/AVID/Yearbook Teacher, Castle Park High School, August 2004 to 2007. Implemented a senior
level course focused on critical reading, writing & thinking using expository texts and rigorous rhetorical
analysis. Academy teacher within the School of Business Leadership, a small schools learning
community. Adviser for campus yearbook.

Upward Bound Teacher, University of San Diego, August 2007. Instructor for Upward Bound Summer
Program focused on preparing and motivating first-generation high school students towards attaining their
post-secondary goals.
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UNIVERSITY LEVEL
Teaching Assistant, U C San Diego , P a r t n e r s A t L e a r n i n g P r o g r a m , Education Studies Dept . September 199 8
to June 19 9 9; Sept. 20 0 1 to June 20 0 3 . S e r v e d a s a t e a c h i n g a s s i s t a n t f o r introductory service-learning
c o u r s e s connecting college mentors and tutors with K-12 schools around San Diego. Facilitated weekly
discussion sections with college mentors and tutors for resource-building, trouble-shooting and reflective
learning. Served as a liaison between students and school-community partners .

Writing Tutor U C San Diego , O f f i c e o f A c a d e m i c S u p p o r t a n d I n s t r u c t i o n a l S e r v i c e s . September 19 9 8 to
June 1999 . As a writing tutor , provided one-on-one conferencing time and support to undergraduates to
enhance academic writing; f a c i l i t a ted s m a l l g r o u p w o r k s h o p s f o c u s e d o n s t r e n g t h e n i n g at-
risk/probationary s t u d e n t s c r i t i c a l reading, thinking a n d a c a d e m i c w r i t i n g s k i l l s .

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Monthly Mindfulness Gatherings, San Diego, CA, 04/06 to present. Co-facilitator for a small
community of people who gather monthly to cultivate mindfulness and awareness building
approaches to everyday life.
Florence Project, Florence Elementary School, S a n D i e g o , C A , 0 1 / 0 3 - 0 4 / 0 3 . A s s i s t e d w i t h
c o l l a b o r a t i v e s c h o o l b e a u t i f i c a t i o n p r o j e c t i n t e g r a t i n g t h e a r t s with K-6 c u r r i c u l u m , s c h o o l d e s i g n ,
a n d c r e a t i v e s c h o o l - c o m m u n i t y - u n i v e r s i t y p a r t n e r s h i p w o r k .
Research & Program Assistant, UC San Diego, Partners At Learning Program, Education Studies
Dept., 09/00 06/04. Assistant for s e r v i c e - l e a r n i n g p r o j e c t t h a t p r o v i d e d c o l l e g e m e n t o r s a n d t u t o r s
t o K - 1 2 s tudents with local partnership schools . Maintained K-14 partnerships, developed outreach
plan and materials, coordinated quarterly meetings and events promoting enrichment activities for
college mentors/tutors and K-12 students and families. | http://palprogram.ucsd.edu/
Youth Consultant & Facilitator,S a n D i e g o , C A , 0 1 / 0 1 - 0 3 / 0 2 . W o r k e d w i t h youth in preparation
for a c o m m u n i t y v i d e o p r o j e c t d o c u m e n t i n g e x p e r i e n c e s o f F i l i p i n o A m e r i c a n y o u t h a n d f a m i l i e s ,
peer pressure and acculturation issues.
Summer Academy Teacher, UCSD Middle School Academy, 08/00. Implemented an online,
multimedia, space exploration curriculum with diverse group of 7th/8th grade students for a summer
enrichment academy.
SummerBridge San Diego, Bishops School, 07/98 08/98. Language arts teacher for a rigorous six-
week summer enrichment program serving elementary and middle school students with academic
classes and leadership activities. | http://www.summerbridgesd.com
United States Student Association, W a s h i n g t o n D C , 0 7 / 9 7 - 0 8 / 9 7 . D e v e l o p e d i n f o r m a t i o n a l
m a t e r i a l s f o r n a t i o n a l s t u d e n t o r g a n i z a t i o n f o c u s e d o n a c c e s s t o h i g h e r e d u c a t i o n . |
http://www.usstudents.org
Newsletter/Publicity Intern, Cross Cultural Center at UC S a n D i e g o , C A , 0 9 / 96-06/97 . Developed,
designed and coordinated quarterly newsletter and outreach materials for campus diversity center.
Implemented student-initiated projects around diversity issues, and assisted with Center
programming and activities. | http://ccc.ucsd.edu/
Volunteer Presenter a t l o c a l y o u t h c o n f e r e n c e s p r o m o t i n g h i g h e r e d u c a t i o n , community
involvement , cultural empowerment and cross-cult u r a l a w a r e n e s s .
Founder, designer, co-editor and writer for quarterly student literary arts publication (1998-1999).




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CONFERENCES / TRAININGS (PARTIAL LIST)
Center for Ecoliteracy July 2010. Participant for conference championing ways to integrate
sustainability and environmental awareness principles into curriculum.
California Partnerships Academy Conference Spring 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Participant in
annual conference organized by California Department of Education focused on project based,
interdisciplinary learning and building school-community-business partnerships to link classroom
student learning to real world industry sectors and proficiencies.
Reading Instruction for Academic Preparation (RIAP) California Reading and Literature Project,
San Diego County Office of Education, June 2006. Extensive training facilitated by the California
Reading and Literature Project on curricular practices related to strengthening students academic
literacy skills for college readiness.
Continuums of Service Conference, Berkeley, CA, April 2002. Participant in
statewide service-learning conference connecting classroom practice with community issues.

AWARDS
Hemera Contemplative Educators Fellowship (2014)
Center for Ecoliteracy Summer Seminar Fellowship (2010)
U C S D C r o s s C u l t u r a l C e n t e r A l l P e o p l es D i v e r s i t y A w a r d R e c i p i e n t ( 2 0 0 3 ; 2 0 0 4 )
UCSD Teacher Education Program Graduate Teaching Assistantship (2002-2004)
R o n a l d E . M c N a i r P o s t - b a c c a l a u r e a t e R e s e a r c h F e l l o wship Recipient ( 1 9 9 9 )
U C S D A s s o c i a t e d S t u d e n t G o v e r n m e n t A w a r d - in recognition for work on increasing campus
awareness of key educational policy issues affecting students on the federal level (1 9 9 7 )
U n i t e d S t a t e s U n d e r g r a d u a t e G r a n t s R e c i p i e n t for a documentary photo project ( 1 9 9 7 )
UCSD W a r r e n C o l l e g e P r o v o s t A c a d e m i c H o n o r s A w a r d ( 1 9 9 5 - 1 9 9 9 )

INTERESTS
Travel, mindfulness and meditation, contemplative approaches to teaching and learning, social justice