Bradley D.

Kerr

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A seasoned instructor with the ability to communicate passion for learning and the subject matter by teaching across the
curriculum and building literacy per individual needs.

Personal objective as a teacher is to improve students ability to interpret and understand the world around them.
First aid and CPR certified Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician.
EDUCATION
University of California, Irvine
Masters of Arts in Teaching, expected August 2016
California Teaching Credential, expected June 2015
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with physical concentration, May 2010
CERTIFICATIONS

California Teaching Credential, expected June 2015

CBEST, passed
CSET, passed in Biology, Physics, Earth & Planetary Science, General Science I & II
GRE, Score of 163 Quantitative Reasoning (86%), 161 Verbal Reasoning (87%), 5.0 Analytical Writing (93%)

TEACHING RELATED EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher in Conceptual Physics
SAN CLEMENTE HIGH SCHOOL

9/14 - present
San Clemente, CA

Act as co-teacher, designing new curriculum following NGSS for 70 students in two classes of conceptual physics.
Develop lesson plans, using formative assessments to emphasize a student-centered learning environment, to engage
students in real-world applications of physical science, while taking into account factors of classroom management.

Implement diversified instruction per individual student needs, such as redesignated ESL and students with IEPs.
Mentor students in the AVID Program to address gaps in achievement and/or understanding per class curriculum.
INTERACTIVE FIELD EXPERIENCE

Designated Tutoring Instructor for AP Environmental Science

9/09 - present
SAN CLEMENTE HIGH SCHOOL
San Clemente, CA
Lead instructional tutoring as well as peer tutoring and peer mentoring to facilitate student success in the course and on
the AP Environmental Science test. Assisted with elevating average student test scores to over 90% pass rate.
Act as field study supervisor to students selected for extracurricular trips to Yosemite National Park and Costa Rica.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Lifeguard Seasonal II & Surfwatch VII Deckhand
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION

5/10 - present
San Clemente, CA

Ensure the safety of and manage the on-beach activities of park visitors, from the beach and in-vehicle.
Provide emergency services to boaters and recreational members of the public, while managing on-board trainees.
Uphold and encourage aquatic and terrestrial safety standards for all of San Clemente & San Onofre State Parks.
Responsible for helping to facilitate in-service leadership, continuing education, and skills training workshops.
Lifeguard Seasonal I

6/05 5/10

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION

San Clemente, CA

Acted as Junior Lifeguard Instructor, working with 300 children ages 6-16 years old.
Managed and led daily training activities, assisting the Director of Operations, for all Junior Lifeguards.
Taught aquatic and terrestrial safety as well as inspired environmental passion and stewardship for the ocean.
Undergraduate Researcher & Thesis Contributor
8/09 5/10
SCOTT STEPHENS WILDFIRE RESEARCH LAB
University of California, Berkeley
Studied the effect of fuel manipulation treatments on Sequoiadendron giganteum growth rate.
Conducted field research, participating in prescribed burns and mounting tree cores for ring-width analysis.
Composed a publishable thesis, proving the statistical correlation between prescribed burns and growth rate.
AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS

Award Recipient of 2011 Lifeguard of the Year, California Department of Parks and Recreation
Published Contributor, Government Technologys Emergency Management (January/February 2009, Issue I Volume 4; Pledging to the Great Good).