David Soloman
Citrus Heights,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments, trained in active research techniques using data to adapt praxis. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Full Time Teaching
Lighthouse Charter School
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with 80 students, parents, and colleagues through regular communication via newsletters, weekend updates, parent square, and progress reports resulting in a supportive learning environment where parents and students feel connected to the classroom.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by explaining expectations and values to students, modeling appropriate conduct using demonstrations and role-play, consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan 12 interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and aligned student learning with standards across disciplines.
- Instructed students utilizing gold standard project based learning connecting students with the wider world and using educational resources to solve problems.
Full Time Teaching
E.V.Cain Middle School
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed strong relationships with over 300 students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Full Time Teaching
Andros Karperos School
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Facilitated students' reclamation to educational environments with instruction on classroom norms and etiquette after long absences due to distance learning
- Modernization of 8th-grade history content using technology and new learning techniques
- Collaborating with coworkers on PBIS framework to support students and families in promoting a safe and productive environment
- Improvements in Student literacy for 2021/22 school year.
- Adapted performance style for different audiences such as children or adults, ensuring age-appropriate content and enjoyment.
Full Time Teaching
W.T.Eich Middle
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Instructed 7th-grade students in person during covid-19 pandemic maintaining six feet of safe distance between students and enforcing CDC-recommended mask mandate
- Development of IB-approved world history lessons for both distance learning and classroom instruction
- Supported emotional wellbeing and guidance for students returning from quarantine
- Collaborated with department PLC group to successfully pass IB certification inspection
- Awarded teacher of the month certificate for February 2021.
Student Teaching
Kit Carson IB
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Instructed students within a co-teaching model for 8th and 9th grade including evaluation, lesson construction, and parent/teacher coordination
- Administered classroom policies & procedures for efficient operations, and fortuitously managed students' interpersonal conflicts using restorative justice
- Developed curriculum for Ethnic Studies instruction focusing on respect and acceptance of diversity
- Provided distance learning instruction for 8th and 9th grades
- Successfully collaborated with staff for Green Week climate change action
- Recognized for attaining the highest percentage of student engagement over distance learning.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - TEACHING
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Sacramento, CA05.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Sacramento, CA05.2019
Skills
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed, and implemented daily lessons for 120 students across six subjects in 5 school years.
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school club to motivate students to work together to solve hypothetical problems
- Track and field coach for two consecutive seasons
- Cross Country coach for three seasons
Certification
- STATE OF CALIFORNIA Teaching Certificate
- Clear Credential
- SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL SOCIAL SCIENCE 2019 - 2020 Clear Credential 2022
- GATE CERTIFICATION Teaching and implementation
- Linked Learning Pathways
Work Availability
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Timeline
Full Time Teaching
Lighthouse Charter School
08.2024 - Current
Full Time Teaching
E.V.Cain Middle School
08.2022 - 07.2024
Full Time Teaching
Andros Karperos School
08.2021 - 07.2022
Full Time Teaching
W.T.Eich Middle
08.2020 - 07.2021
Student Teaching
Kit Carson IB
08.2019 - 07.2020
- STATE OF CALIFORNIA Teaching Certificate
- Clear Credential
- SINGLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL SOCIAL SCIENCE 2019 - 2020 Clear Credential 2022
- GATE CERTIFICATION Teaching and implementation
- Linked Learning Pathways
MASTER OF ARTS - TEACHING
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS - HISTORY
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
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