PRISCILLA RAMOS FARINAS

prfarinas@gmail.com www.msprfarinas.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE Dedicated to constructing engaging and challenging learning environments founded on critical pedagogy where students use critical thinking and collaborative learning to demonstrate academic understanding.

EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA Master of Education, Secondary English Teaching Credential, in progress SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, AMERICAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE SAN DIEGO, CA TESL/TEFL Certification, April 2012 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA achelor of Arts, Sociology, Minor in Education Studies, !une 2011, GPA: . SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL SAN DIEGO, CA "igh School #iplo$a, !une 200%, GPA: !."# CREDENTIALS AND TESTS SECONDARY ENGLISH TEACHING CREDENTIAL E&pected' April, 201( CALIFORNIA BASIC EDUCATIONAL SKILLS TEST (CBEST) #ate )assed' *cto+er, 2012 CALIFORNIA SUBJECT EXAMINATIONS FOR TEACHERS (CSET) #ate )assed' Septe$+er, 2012, English -#ate )assed' .o/e$+er, 2012, English #ate )assed' !anuary, 2010, English --- and -1 UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION EXAM #ate )assed' !anuary, 2010 EXPERIENCE $eptember "#% &present ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON MIDDLE SCHOOL LOS ANGELES, CA Student teacher 'ntegrated differentiated instruction( and utili)ed the *nderstand by Design curriculum model +,omlinson and -c,ighe( "##./ to scaffold and support student learning and understanding. 0ollaboratively planned and instructed with co&teacher and guiding through pra1is. Actively engaged in e1tend learning space( Advancement 2ia 'ndividual Determination +A2'D/. 0onducted a community in3uiry pro4ect focusing on integrating the arts into education and created an online&based resource for local educators( students( and community members. 5uilt rapport with students( faculty( administration( and community&based organi)ations in the 5oyle 6eights community( and actively networked with elected officials and community stakeholders. BRIGHTER MINDS TUTORING LOS ANGELES, CA Tutor 'mproved elementary school students7 literacy skills by providing them with individuali)ed support. THE CHARTER SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO LA MESA, CA Classroo$ Assistant 'ncreased students7 literacy skills by implementing individuali)ed reading and writing instruction. 0ollaborated with supervising teacher to make modifications and accommodations for students receiving special education services. $upported students7 preparation and passing of General 9ducation Development +G9D/ test by providing one&on&one G9D instruction. Prepared $eniors for post&secondary education and the professional workforce by assisting in $enior 91hibitions. CITY OF CORONADO COMMUNITY CENTER CORONADO, CA 2ecreation Assistant 9ngaged and rapport built with children( families( and community members.

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BORDER VIEW, YMCA SAN DIEGO, CA 3outh Leader 9ngaged elementary students7 through physical recreation and provided academic support through before and after school programs. PERUS CHALLENGE CUZCO, PERU 1olunteer Developed students7 use of 9nglish through instruction in 9nglish( Arts( and Physical 9ducation. 5uilt a greenhouse with volunteers and community members for the school7s community garden. THE COUNCIL OF YOUTH RESEARCH, UCLA/IDEA LOS ANGELES, CA Su$$er Se$inar -ntern 9ngaged and supported students in creating college&level research pro4ects. 0onnected educational theory and practice by participating in observation:field work for youth participatory research. UCLA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LOS ANGELES, CA Co$$unications/Editorial -ntern 0o&authored article entitled( 4 ruin Trac5s' 2oad Sho6s7 for online *0;A -aga)ine. Authored several alumni stories for *0;A Alumni webpage. UCLA COMMUNITY PROGRAMS OFFICE LOS ANGELES, CA SAMAHANG PILIPINO ADVANCING COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT (SPACE) Acade$ic Success Coordinator, )eer Tutor -onitored tutoring procedures and development by tracking tutoring sessions and action plans. Developed students7 academic skills through sub4ect&specific and group tutoring( and educational workshops. 0ollaboratively planned and e1ecuted professional and staff development. 0ollaboratively planned and e1ecuted 3uarterly student conferences and field trips. =ostered students7 social consciousness( cultural awareness( and student agency through critical dialogue and educational discussions.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 0omprehensive listing of e1tracurricular activities is available upon re3uest. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS 8une "#%% DEANS HONORS LIST, UCLA LOS ANGELES, CA Spring, 2011 8une "##> SALUTATORIAN OF SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL SAN DIEGO, CA Class of 200%, GPA of !."# 8une "##> MOST DISTINGUISTED RAIDER SAN DIEGO, CA Class of 200%, in recognition of being the most academically dedicated student. 8une "##> SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUE ALL ACADEMIC TEAM SAN DIEGO, CA Fall, 2008, for participating in Girls 2arsity 2olleyball and maintaining a cumulative GPA of .# or better. COMPUTER SKILLS -ac ?$ @ $oftware( -icrosoft ?ffice applications +Aord( Power Point( 91cel( ?utlook/( Adobe Beader:Photoshop( $chool Pathways $tudent 'nformation $ystem +$p$'$/( $tatistical Package for the $ocial $ciences +$P$$/( CBD software +statistical analysis software/( Deducer 'ntuitive Data Analysis( $ocial media websites +,umblr( ,witter( etc./. ADDITIONAL SKILLS $panish +beginning/( 0PB:=irst Aid:A9D certified +infants and adults/. REFERENCES Available upon re3uest.