NICOLE CAMARDA

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TEACHING OBJECTIVE

I am a dedicated teacher with a positive and effective teaching style seeking a multiple subject
position in an elementary school.
EDUCATION

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, School of Education, San Rafael, CA

Credential: Multiple Subject 2042 (includes English Language Learner authorization)
January 2011

GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY, School of Law, San Francisco, CA

2008-2009

SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY, San Francisco, CA

B.A., Sociology
December 2006
Overall G.P.A. 3.7
TEACHING / EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

MARIN COUNTY SCHOOLS Marin County, CA December 2010-Present

Substitute Teacher
• Taught lesson plans and successfully managed new classes
• Gained experience teaching Physical Education

VALLECITO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSan Rafael, CA August 2010-December 2010

Student Teacher
First grade placement for nine weeks
• Created a positive learning climate at the beginning of school through teaching values of
respect, responsibility, and safety
• Designed and taught lessons in math, language arts, and writing
• Differentiated instruction, homework, and assessments for a diverse classroom that
included English Language Learners, students with IEPs, as well as gifted learners
• Met with parents, the principal, specialists, and a one-on-one aid to plan lessons and
assessments that would meet the needs of learners with special needs
Fourth grade placement for six weeks
• Designed and taught lessons in language arts, math, social studies, and science
• Differentiated instruction for English language learners and students with special needs
• Met with all fourth grade teachers in the district to plan lessons that met the California
Content Standards and review effectiveness of the newly implemented Everyday Math
program
• Administered district and state mandated assessments

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GOLDEN POPPY PRESCHOOL Corte Madera, CA May 2010-August 2010
Preschool Teacher
• Implemented age appropriate lessons and projects that encouraged developmental growth
• Interacted extensively with parents regarding their child’s physical, social, emotional, and
academic progress
• Created a positive learning environment with music, children’s art, games, and play

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

SCHEER LAW GROUP, LLP San Rafael, CA October 2007-June 2008

Legal Secretary
• Assisted paralegals and attorneys at bankruptcy and real estate litigation firm
• Handled all administrative tasks, including phones and acting as a liaison between clients
and attorneys
• Composed and revised letters for attorneys
• Complied with all regulations and deadlines

NORTH BAY PRODUCE COMPANY San Francisco, CA February 2005-October 2007

Administrative Assistant / Sales
• Worked in accounting department balancing transactions and preparing bank deposits
• Handled customer orders and entered all orders into computer
• Met with produce buyers in stores and restaurants to introduce them to the company and
its’ products
• Negotiated business dealings with Marin Farmer’s Market
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

• Outdoor sports: triathlon, mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking

• Music: playing guitar, sing in choir
• Travel: lived in France and Sweden – traveled extensively throughout western Europe
and United States
• Sunday School Teacher, Unity in Marin 2008-present
• Marin Organic volunteer, school lunch gleaning program 2009-present
• Big Sister through Big Brother/Big Sister of Marin 2004-2008

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