Arnel De Leon
Summary
Personable and talented with a passion for teaching. Has current understanding of new learning technologies and trends in education community. Highly motivated and enthusiastic educator skilled in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of students in order to create a positive learning environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher (Social Studies)
Chaboya Middle School
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Increased students'' critical thinking skills through the implementation of group projects and problem-solving exercises.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Taught and followed the CCS for 8th grade students.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Cupertino Union School District
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Assistant Teacher
Vista Charter Middle School
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Instructional Aide/Counselor
Adventures In Writing Camp
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Manage and organize classrooms of ages 11-14
- Taught English writing mechanics and how to construct narratives through storytelling techniques
- Contributed to a positive classroom environment by establishing rapport with students and addressing individual needs.
Instructional Intern
Boys And Girls Club Of Anaheim
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Served as mentor to students, answered questions, provided tutoring services and offered one-on-one lesson reviews.
- Distributed and collected assignments and paperwork from students.
- Prepared lessons according to course outline.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2023
Certificate - Professional Program in Adult Education
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA12.2019
Associate of Arts - Communications
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA05.2018
Skills
- Mental health support
- Behavior management
- Student assessments
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Design
Timeline
Student Teacher (Social Studies)
Chaboya Middle School
11.2023 - 06.2024
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Cupertino Union School District
08.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Teacher
Vista Charter Middle School
02.2022 - 06.2022
Instructional Aide/Counselor
Adventures In Writing Camp
06.2018 - 06.2020
Instructional Intern
Boys And Girls Club Of Anaheim
12.2017 - 03.2018
Master of Arts - Education
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
San Francisco State University
Certificate - Professional Program in Adult Education
University of California, Berkeley
Associate of Arts - Communications
Fullerton College