High School Social Science
Resume:
Rohnert Park, CA *****
***********@*****.***
Education & Training
Bachelor of Arts
Single Subject Social Science
Concordia University, Irvine
GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Arts
2015 - 2019
History Major, Spanish Minor
UC Santa Barbara
GPA: 3.63
Awards: Dean’s Honors: 2015-17, ‘19
Mosher Alumni Scholarship: 2018- 2019
Certifications
S. S. Social Science Credential
February 2023 (Cleared June 2024)
CPR/First Aid Certification
January 2023
Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permit
September 2022
Rachel Wenz
Social Science Teacher Candidate
A personable and compassionate professional, certified in Social Science, specializing in secondary education. Ten years of tutoring experience with all ages and a high school teacher. Passionate about facilitating a love of life-long learning in middle and high school students. Experience
Social Science Teacher
Jesse Bethel High School / Vallejo, CA July 2023 – Current
● Deliver engaging lessons to 160 Tenth grade students, 5 periods per day
● Plan World History lessons based on state curriculum using backwards planning and UDL strategies
● Assist students in learning reading and writing skills, especially writing claims using evidence
● Work with English Learners of all levels and IEP/504 Plan students to help them meet goals
● Maintain a welcoming classroom environment with procedures and rules based on Social-Emotional learning in a mainly low-income district at a Title 1 School
● Volunteer to chaperone dances and advise the Improv and Wrestling Clubs Substitute Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District / Santa Ana, CA March 2023 – June 2023
● Delivered engaging lessons across the curriculum to grades 6-12
● Followed absent teacher’s instructions or create lesson plan when none is available
● Maintained discipline to foster productive learning environment
● Compiled report for teacher that includes student attendance, lesson plan progress, disciplinary actions, and positive developments
Tutor
Huntington Learning Center/ Irvine, CA March 2023 – August 2023
● Aided K-12 students in learning reading, writing, and critical thinking skills
● Implemented reading and vocabulary level tests to determine individually-tailored curriculum
● Managed individual and small group tutoring sessions, recording student progress on online database
● Assisted students with college-level essay planning and execution Tutor
The Tutor Genius / Irvine, CA October 2019 – June 2023
● Travelled to students’ homes and/or conduct tutoring sessions online
● Tutored students Pre-K to Grade 12, college-aged, and adults in Math, Science, History, Civics, Writing, Spanish, English-speaking, and Advanced subjects
● Assisted students in finding useful study methods, organizational techniques, note-taking, and time management skills
● Aided students with homework, test-prep, and becoming proficient (or above) with their grade level subjects
One:One Aide
Individual Student / Costa Mesa, CA November 2022 – April 2023
● Gave instructional & behavioral support to Kindergarten student following IEP
● Assisted student with ADHD and Autism in math and English tasks
● Helped student build classroom, communication, and transition skills Student Teacher
Johnson Middle School / Westminster, CA September 2021 - January 2022 Skills
Extensive Content Knowledge
Semi-Fluent in Spanish
Planning Engaging Lessons
Accepting /Implementing Feedback
● Taught United States History to 200 eighth grade students for 5 weeks, 7 periods/day
● Designed lesson plans with many historical perspectives; tailored curriculum and instruction to the needs of individual students using Universal Design for Learning strategies
● Worked to accommodate low income and English Learner students by creating a welcoming classroom environment, provided Spanish translations
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