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Barbara Perry-Perez

Hollister,CA

Summary

Seasoned educator with a proven track record at Gilroy Unified School District, excelling in curriculum development and classroom management. Expert in engaging students and fostering academic growth through individualized support and innovative ESL teaching methods. Demonstrated success in enhancing student learning outcomes and building meaningful relationships.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adult Education Instructor

Gilroy Unified School District
04.2023 - Current
  • Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
  • Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
  • Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.

Adjunct Professor

Gavilan College
06.2020 - Current
  • Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
  • Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
  • Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.

High School Social Studies Teacher

Gilroy Unified School District
08.1999 - Current
  • Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring every student had an opportunity to succeed.
  • Developed individualized learning plans for students, resulting in improved performance and increased confidence.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of curriculum materials to ensure alignment with state standards and relevance to current events.
  • Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, strengthening students'' understanding of social studies within a broader context.
  • Implemented assessment tools to track student progress, adjusting instruction accordingly to ensure success for all learners.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.

Education

Master of Arts - American History

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
12-2019

Single Subject Social Science - Teaching Credential

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
01-1999

Bachelor of Arts - American History

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
05-1998

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Classroom management
  • ESL teaching methods
  • Relationship building
  • Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
  • Student engagement
  • Individualized support
  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom instruction

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of seven in the development of School Wide AVID program.

Certification

Worked with other educators to develop the Ethnic Studies Curriculum for Gilroy Unified School District.

Timeline

Adult Education Instructor

Gilroy Unified School District
04.2023 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Gavilan College
06.2020 - Current

High School Social Studies Teacher

Gilroy Unified School District
08.1999 - Current

Master of Arts - American History

San Jose State University

Single Subject Social Science - Teaching Credential

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Arts - American History

San Jose State University
Barbara Perry-Perez