Education

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction, 2014

SB2042 Multiple Subject Credential with an English Learners Authorization (ELA), 2014
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY B.A. Integrated Educational Studies & Communication Studies, 2013
SEMESTER AT SEA, 2012
Teaching Experience
PRIDE ACADEMY, San Diego, CA Jan 2014 - June 2014
Full time student teaching experience in a third grade classroom.
Designed one-to-one technology for students differentiated to their needs.
Used a variety of effective classroom management and best practice teaching strategies to support
instruction and student learning, as well as full student engagement.
Planned and implemented lessons through small group instruction, whole group instruction, and
one-on-one instruction.

KUMEYAAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, San Diego, CA Sept 2013 - Jan 2014
Part time student teaching experience in a fourth grade classroom.
Planned and implemented original lessons and units using assessment data and the Common Core
State Standards. Used technology to support instruction.
Communicated and interacted with parents and families in order to strengthen and support
knowledge and understanding of students.

MUELLER CHARTER SCHOOL, Chula Vista, CA Summer 2013
Volunteer work assisting teacher and students in small group individualized instruction in Second/
Third combination ELL classrooms.

CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Orange, CA Sept 2012 - Feb 2013
Volunteer work assisting teacher and students in small group individualized instruction in two
kindergarten and first grade classrooms.

Substitute Teaching Experience
Santee School District, San Diego, CA Jan 2014 - June 2014
San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, CA 2013 - 2014

Other Education Related Experience
COMMUNICATIONS & EDUCATION INTERN, Tustin Unified School District 2013
Assisted the District Superintendent and Director of Communications in daily tasks to gain a better
understanding of a school system's administrative duties, as well as improved district social media
websites.

TECHNOLOGY INTERN, Orangewood Academy Feb 2013 - May 2013
Collaborated with a High School English teacher in implementing iPads in the classroom through
creating lesson plans, making observations, and collecting data regarding student progress using
technology for educational purposes.


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DANCE INSTRUCTOR, School Dance Aug 2012 - May 2013
Instructed several ballet, tap, and free movement classes at various elementary schools in Orange
County to elementary school aged children.
Created routines for recitals and provided daily lessons.

ART TEACHER, First Presbyterian Church Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Taught 35 underprivileged students ranging from first to fifth grade for an after school enrichment
program various mediums of art as the primary art instructor.
Developed lesson plans, purchased supplies, and taught and assisted students with weekly art
assignments.

CHEERLEADING COACH, Westlake Braves 2006 - 2009
Primary cheerleading coach for 20 middle school aged girls.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills in guiding athletes to success.
Taught cheerleading motions, jumps, sideline cheers, choreography, formations, and stunts.

References
1. Tara OConnell - Student Teaching Master Teacher - tara.oconnell@santeesd.net
2. Robyn Bernstein - Student Teaching Master Teacher - rbernstein@sandi.net
3. Melinda Martin - Student Teaching Supervisor/Former Principal - melinda@sandiego.edu
4. Maria Montgomery - Principal from Student Teaching - mmontgomery@sandi.net







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