Education & Training

 Teaching Career

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• Remedial Math Teacher, Heights Christian Jr. High/I.P. School, La Mirada, CA. 2012-2017

  • 7-8th grade remedial math teacher, five years

  • 7-8th grade Success Program Coordinator, 3 years

  • Experience with assisting 6-8th grade in the school's Success Program, 1.5 years

  • Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.

  • Developed lessons and planned each day's flow to encourage maximum student learning and enrichment.

  • Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material.

  • Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.

  • Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.

  • Set and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and personal responsibility.

  • Tested students using various tools, including quizzes, essays and exams to gauge how well they were learning.

  • Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world around them.

  • Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.

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• Success Resource Coordinator, Heights Christian Jr.High School, La Mirada, CA. 2015-2017

  • Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with difficult subjects.

  • Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.

  • Mentor and counseled students with adjustment and academic problems.

  • Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.

  • Implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance.

  • Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among a class of 18+ students.

  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.

  • Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of progress.

  • Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.

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• Private Swim Instructor, Self-Employed, 2006-Current

  • Taught swim and water safety to people of all ages

  • CPR/First Aid certified

  • Training in Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

  • Lifeguard & Swim Instructor at Biola University (Summer 2006)

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• Summer Day Camp Lead, Heights Christian Elementary, La Mirada, CA, 2007-2010

  • Managed Kindergarten, First and Second grade for Summer Day Camp Program.

  • Prepared classroom theme and behavioral expectations. 

  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.

  • Supervised elementary grades (K-6th).

  • Taught kindergarten and first grade study hall

  • Monitored playground safety

  • Small group/one-on-one assistance with homework

  • Planned and executed daily indoor/outdoor projects and activities