My Educational Philosophy

Teaching is my vocation. I believe that it is one of the most important jobs in our society. It is my duty to provide each of my students with the best learning experience, guidance, and assessment which will prepare them for the future.


Objectives

To secure a teaching position which will allow me to not only be a classroom teacher, but a school leader and curriculum developer as well.

To continue to be an advocate for the use of Instructional Technology as an effective tool for motivating, teaching, and assessing student learning.

Academics and Training

California State University, Stanislaus 1993  Single Subject Credential, English	California State University, Fresno 1992  BA, English, Cum Laude
Santa Clara County Office of Education   Summer Internet Institute, 1997  Participated in training program for Internet literacy and classroom applications	California State University, San Jose   California Literature Project, 1994-1996  Participated in training program for literature-based Language Arts instruction and assessment

Classroom Experience

San Benito High School

1220 Monterey St.

Hollister, CA  95023

(831) 637-5831

9th grade Language Arts, 1996-present   designed and implemented  department-wide curriculum focused on introductory literary analysis and basic composition  instructed students in the steps of the Writing Process and guided literary analysis via personal response journalling, small group project/presentation, and class seminar topics  Textbook:  McDougall-Littell Literature (Orange)

9th grade Computer Literacy, 1996-present   designed and implemented department-wide curriculum focused on introduction to PCs and Microsoft Office software with an emphasis on process writing, meeting benchmarks, and study skills  instructed students in the management of PC desktop and MSOffice tools:  Word, Powerpoint, and Excel as well as navigation of the internet and evaluation of web sources of information

12th grade World Literature, 1993-present  designed and implemented department-wide curriculum focused on fostering an awareness of cultural differences and similarities present in literature via analysis, seminar, and composition.  instructed students in the process of conducting college-prep level literary analysis with an emphasis on personal discovery and formation of thesis  Textbook:  Rosenberg's World Literature

11th grade American Literature,1993-1996   implemented department-wide curriculum focused on the theme of the American Dream as presented in a survey of American Literature from pre-colonial to present-day  guided students through the exploration of a common theme and directed their response to various stories, novels, plays, and poetry through oral, multimedia, written and visual presentations  Textbook:  McDougall-Littell Literature (Yellow)

Other Courses: ESL3, 1997-1998 World Studies, 1994-1996 US History, 1993-1994



Professional Activities (San Benito High School)

Mentor Teacher, 1998-present  Performed peer evaluation of new teachers  Directed New Teacher in-services  Conducted staff in-servicing on the use of Instructional Technology and techniques for addressing Multiple Intelligences in lesson design

Technology Coordinator, 1998-present   Prepared school-wide technology plan necessary for implementation of Digital High School grant moneys  Oversaw purchase and distribution of classroom computer workstations and desktop software  Trained staff in use of desktop software Wrote column for community newsletter,       The Parent Connection Launched on-line publication, TechTips for the purpose of disseminating information about Intructional Technology Created Teacher Computer Resource Center as part of school’s permanent Media Center

CAPPCOMM Lead Teacher, 1996-present   Created curriculum designed to give former LEP and at-risk students skills necessary to prepare them for university acceptance  Instructed students in standard Honors Level 9th grade Language Arts class with Computer Literacy supplement

Writing Across the Curriculum program co-director, 1996-1998   Designed and implemented staff training in basic fundamentals of Process Writing  Served as liaison to Social Science department during implementation of their individual writing program

References

Martha Gioia  San Benito High School  English Department Chair  (831) 637-5831  email:  msjoya@hotmail.com

Mark Rogers  Aptos High School  Technology Coordinator  (831) 688-6868  email:  mrogers@santacruz.k12.ca.us

Doug Achterman  San Benito High School  Library Media Specialist  (831) 637-5831  email:  dachterman@sbhsd.k12.ca.us