Pauline K. Pretz
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Elementary School Teacher
Grades K - 6
Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with solid
commitment to the social and academic growth of every student.
Education and Qualifications
. California Clear Specialist Instruction Credential, Reading (2009), Cal
State University, San Marcos.
. Master of Arts (2008) Major: Literacy Education, California State
University, San Marcos.
. California Professional Clear Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential (K-
12), with CLAD Emphasis, (2000), National University.
. Association of Christian Schools International Teaching Certificate,
Colorado Springs, CO.
. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minor in Education, University of
California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA
Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include the Following:
. Differential Instruction
. Guided Reading
. Literature Circles
. Writer's workshop
. Individualized Education Plans
. Creative Lesson Planning
. ELL /Reading
. Technology Integration
. Assessment Tools
. Student Motivation
. Parent-Teacher Communication
. Backward Planning
. Team Teaching
. Staff Development
Professional Experience
Substitute Teacher (September 2009 - present)
. San Marcos Unified School District
. Private Schools: Horizon Prep Elementary, Tri-City Christian Schools,
Vista Christian
Tri-City Christian, Vista, CA (October 1998 - June 2009)
. 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade Teacher
. Vertical Alignment Team, Leadership Council Team; Curriculum Plan
Coordinator
New Venture School, Oceanside, CA (August 1997 - 1998)
. K and 1st grade Teacher
. Director Children's Ministry
Freelance Consulting
Hughes Aircraft Company
. Materiel Manager (planning, procurement, receiving, and inventory)
. Material Manager / Buyer
Professional Achievements
. Supported a balanced reading program through the implementation of
writing and reading workshops
. Raised grades through various remedial and ELD strategies in classrooms
. Motivated reading and created purpose with facilitated student
book clubs.
. Assisted reading fluency by creating Buddy Readers with other
grade level classes
. Implemented after-school Homework Club and Summer Math Camp to help
struggling learners
. Created differentiated instruction for small groups of special needs or
ELD students
. Administered testing for assessing incoming students and group
standardized tests
. Worked with administrators and counselors in ISP meetings on behalf of
students and parents
. Facilitated in the evaluation and selection of school wide curriculum
. Participated in K-12 Math Vertical Alignment Team
Professional Activities/Memberships
. Summer Writing Camp Instructor 3rd-6th (Writer's Workshop; SMWP summer
writing camps)
. National Writing Project, CSUSM chapter
. Small group leader for 4-6 grades church youth program
. 6 + 1 Traits of Writing Book Club Facilitator
. YWCA TWIN Award 1994