Professional Summary: Caring and qualified teacher with 9 years of experience teaching meaningful curr iculum plans and

developing young minds. Qualifications: * Classroom management for diverse populations * Strong collaborator * Computer proficient * Differentiated instruction * Effective time management * Positive atmosphere promotion * Technological instruction * Experience working with students with special needs and ESL * Added authorization in Industrial Te chnology * Site management * BTSA/Induction mentor * Curriculum development * CAHSEE reme diation * STAR, CAHSEE and P.E. test coordinator * Effectively work with parent s, staff, probation, RSP teacher, counselor and general public Leadership Team and WASC accreditation * CTAP certification Experience: Orange County Department of Education, Costa Mesa, CA Teacher 05/2002 - 06/2011 Designed lesson plans focused on age and level-appropriate material. Employed SD AIE and GLAD strategies and Character Based Literacy (CBL) to encourage student learning and build community within the classroom. Routinely met with students' parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solution s. Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining or der among a class of 20 plus students. Coordinated state mandated tests througho ut the region. Orange County Probation Department, Orange, CA 05/2000 - 02/2002 Deputy Probation Counselor Scope of responsibilities included supervising confined juveniles, enforcing pol icies, providing orientation for newly detained juveniles, and administering cou nseling and training new counselors. Met with 3 to 5 assigned minors to evaluate treatment needs, and establish personal, educational and physical goals. Educat ed minors on financial management for Performance Incentive Program, which reinf orces the department's mission to reintegrate minors back into society and provi de an alternative to unlawful behavior. Education: 2011 National University, Costa Mesa, CA Administrative Credential Tier I Expected completion by June 2011 2006 Orange County District Intern Program, Costa Mesa, CA Professional Clear Mu ltiple Subject Credential 2004 National University, Costa Mesa, CA Teaching-specializing in Educational Te chnology - Master of Arts 1996 California State University, Los Angeles, CA Industrial Arts - Bachelor of Arts