Ted Nishihara
Cerritos, CA *0703
*************@*****.***
Objective: Seeking employment for any entry-level position in any industry. I am currently a substitute teacher for a couple districts, and I am open to interviewing for jobs. I was enrolled in the Education Specialist Credential Program with an emphasis on Mild/Moderate Disabilities at CSULB in Long Beach, CA, but I decided not to complete the program. I have one semester completed of fieldwork in the classroom. I have decided to work with students in different settings, where I can use my gifts more.
Skills and Abilities:
• Computer Literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent Communication skills
• Personable
• Responsible and Reliable
• Able to use copy machine
• Hard Worker
• Familiar with Office Procedures
• Flexible
• Relational with students
• Willing
Education
California State University, Long Beach Long Beach, CA Major: Education Specialist Credential Program: Mild/Moderate Fall 2006 – Present
California State University, Long Beach Long Beach, CA
Major: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Spring 2006
Cypress College Cypress, CA
Major: General Education August 2000 – December 2000
Work Experience
ABC Unified School District Cerritos, CA
Substitute Teacher March 2009 – Present
I substitute teach for State and District Certified Elementary School and Middle School Physical Education teachers. I follow teacher prepared lesson plans.
Score Educational Center Inc. Cerritos, CA
Personal Academic Tutor September 2008 – Present
I tutored students up to 3 students per hour in the academic areas of reading and math for students in grades K through 9. I plan student’s lesson from an organized curriculum.
Norwalk – La Mirada Unified School District Norwalk and La Mirada, CA
Substitute Teacher October 2007 – Present
I substitute teach for State and District Certified Elementary School and Middle School Physical Education teachers. I follow teacher prepared lesson plans.
Garden Grove Unified School District Garden Grove, CA
Substitute Teacher September 2007 – Present
I was substitute teaching for Special Education Mild/Moderate classes ranging from elementary school to High school classes. I follow teacher pre prepared lesson plans.
Long Beach Unified School District Long Beach, CA
Instructional Aide – Special Substitute September 2006 – March 2007
Under immediate supervision, follow the lead of the teacher/specialist in providing instruction to students having an individualized Education plan IEP, or Section 504 Service Plan; assist in the supervision, discipline, and behavior modification of students; assist in their physical care and hygienic needs; perform related duties as assigned.
Long Beach Unified School District Long Beach, CA
College Student Aide/ Job Coach October 2004 – July 2006
Pulled out High School seniors who have mild/moderate disabilities to teach pre-employment skills to students twice a week, typed case notes for each student’s work progress, filed paper work in office. Evaluated students working at various work sites.