David A. Olea
San Diego,CA
Summary
Teacher candidate with a passion for positively impacting all students and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of ELA topics. Highly skilled at motivating students through various pedagogical approaches. Substitute certificated with valuable knowledge on classroom rapport and positive learning environments. Military experience with an extensive background in leadership and conflict resolution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Temporary Substitute Teacher, 10th Grade
San Ysidro High School
San Diego, CA
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed a full-menu schedule with two different prep periods (10th grade and Accelerated 10th).
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Student Teacher
Sweetwater Union High School District
San Diego, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborates with teaching staff to coordinate culturally relevant lesson planning.
- Establishes positive learning environment in which students feel safe.
- Approaches student learning through differentiation with consideration of UDL guidelines.
- Performs scaffolding for variety of students depending on their needs (IEP/504's, EL learners, GATE students, etc.).
- Engaging lesson plans with proper implementation of necessary assessments to verify student learning.
- Consistent lesson plan adjustments often made in order to support students through their changing learning needs.
Substitute Teacher
Sweetwater Union High School District
San Diego, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and record keeping.
- Followed classroom plans by classroom teacher and continued student education, reinforcing core curriculum.
- Created a positive learning environment and promoted student engagement.
Operations Assistant
Music Box
San Diego, CA
08.2018 - 01.2022
- In charge processing opening operations/closing operations for box office.
- Day to Day management of artist relations.
- Management of ticket sales, all box office operations, and general customer support.
- Working with artists to ensure punctual headlining plans and flow of concert
Tutor
Looking Glass Neighborhood
San Diego, CA
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Retail Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
San Diego, CA
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Responsible for creating a sales environment which focuses on customer satisfaction.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Training Supervisor
U.S. Navy Active Duty
San Diego, CA
01.2016 - 10.2016
- As the training supervisor, drafted, organized, and tracked over nine months of training records for 90 personnel.
- Maintained a departmental schedule to keep all personnel from lacking any deficiencies in relation to navy schools.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Monitored training reports within learning management system for respective roles to promote initial and annual training completion.
Lead Sonar Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Manama, Bahrain
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Took accountability for all sonar parts, contributed to many of the sonar program updates.
- Supervised all personnel conducting preservation and as a lead technician, demonstrated how to properly conduct maintenance with zero deficiencies.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Conducted passive and active sonar searches for suspected targets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2021
High School Diploma -
Morse High School
San Diego, CA06.2012
Skills
- Hard worker
- Emergency Management
- Student-centered learning
- Curriculum Development
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Differentiated learning approaches
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Classroom management
- Teacher support
Certification
- Secondary English Language Arts Teaching Credential
Timeline
Temporary Substitute Teacher, 10th Grade
San Ysidro High School
04.2022 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Sweetwater Union High School District
12.2021 - Current
Student Teacher
Sweetwater Union High School District
08.2021 - Current
Tutor
Looking Glass Neighborhood
09.2019 - 12.2019
Operations Assistant
Music Box
08.2018 - 01.2022
Retail Sales Associate
Urban Outfitters, Inc.
08.2017 - 04.2019
Training Supervisor
U.S. Navy Active Duty
01.2016 - 10.2016
Lead Sonar Technician
U.S. Navy Active Duty
11.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English
San Diego State University
High School Diploma -
Morse High School
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