Jennifer E.

Sanchez
http://sanchezteachingportfolio.weebly.com

925.699.4418

jennsanchez1991@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (SB 2042)
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Spanish Minor, 3.9 GPA, Summa Cum Laude
Academic Honors:
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Deans List. 2010 2013

Provost Scholar. 2010 2013
Outstanding Senior Award Liberal Studies

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2014
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Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society

Sigma Pi Spanish Honor Society

TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
General Education TeacherFifth Grade at Ellwood School
Goleta, CA2014 2015
Developed and implemented curriculum in all subject areas aligned with Common Core State
Standards and California State Standards.
Differentiated instruction for English Language learners, students with specials needs, and gifted
students (developing an independent study program for mathematics).
Engaged students through creative lessons and units, differentiation, and cooperative learning.
Coordinated community excursions to connect to learning, including overnight outdoor school.
Student TeacherThird Grade at Monroe Elementary
Santa Barbara, CA2014
Planned and executed differentiated lessons and units aligned to Common Core State Standards.
Designed small group and one-on-one intervention activities in all content areas.
Research Assistant
Santa Barbara, CA2013
Collaborated with Dr. Jane Wilson, Associate Professor of Education.
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Co-presented at Christians on Diversity in the Academy Conference Guiding for Growth and
Grit: Empowering Students of Poverty to Persevere.
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Co-presented at ACSI Leadership Academy (general session), Overcoming Obstacles:
Empowering Students with Growth and Grit.
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Co-authored article, Overcoming Obstacles: Empowering Students with Growth and Grit.
Monograph in 2013 Higher Ed Forum for Christian Teacher Educators Colorado Springs, CO:
Purposeful Design Publications.
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Served on panel at Fall Research Symposium and Board of Trustees Dinner at Westmont
College.
Instructional Assistant
1st Grade La Patera Elementary School
Goleta, CASpring 2013
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1 , 2 , 3 Grade Cold Spring Elementary
Montecito, CASpring 2011
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Implemented curriculum in the subjects of Language Arts and Arts.
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Planned one-on-one intervention for struggling students.
Teacher Assistant
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA2012-2013
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Clarified material and guided discussions in two mathematics courses.
Tutor
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA2012-2013
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Tutored collegiate athletes in mathematics.
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Provided flexible scheduling and specific strategies for instruction.
Kids Camp Senior Attendant
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore
Santa Barbara, CASummer 2013
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Planned themed activity days with specific learning instruction.
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Adapted scheduled events to varied ages (toddlerhood to upper elementary).
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Managed cooperating camp attendants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Tenacious learner, reflective leader, compassionate professional

Adaptable, engaging, and self-motivated with strong communication skills
Competent in Spanish

REFERENCES
Jane Wilson Westmont College
Associate Professor of Education
(805) 698 - 9466
jawilson@westmont.edu
Andrew Mullen Westmont College
Professor of Education Chair
(805) 565 - 6288
amullen@westmont.edu
Amy Gates Monroe Elementary
Cooperating Teacher
(949) 633 - 9678
agates@sbsdk12.org
Gerrie Fausett Westmont College
Teaching Credential Program Supervisor
(805) 331 - 4287
glfausett@gmail.com