Jennifer DeFusco
Crestline,CA
Summary
Compassionate, experienced teacher who values communication and the classical ideals of beauty, goodness and truth. Brings creative enrichment and critical thinking skills to student instruction, increasing curiosity about and desire to learn content. Energetic, organized, proactive. Enjoys teaching one-on-one or in small groups.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Rim Of The World Unified School District
02.2023 - Current
- Requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Orange Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Keeps students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Organizes and cleans teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers.
- Requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Trail Guide
Thousand Pines Outdoor Education
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Instructed 5th/6th grade students about local flora, fauna and cultural history during outdoor education lessons at designated stops along hiking trails.
- Implemented California science standards in teaching
- Skills taught: archery, scientific method, leather craft.
- Conducted team building activities
- Coordinated with teachers attending camp and camp staff members to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
Middle School Teacher
Adelphia Classical Christian Academy
08.2014 - 05.2021
- Created and assigned student course work and assessments.
- Emailed weekly homework sheet to students, including upcoming assignments, tests and scheduled activities or enrichment.
- Strong work ethic, organized and detail-oriented
- Boosted student engagement by integrating fine arts projects related to subjects of study once per quarter.
- Communicated with parents about student progress.
Education
California Teaching Credential -
Chapman University
Certificate - French Canadian Language And Culture Program
University of Quebec At Chicoutimi
Bachelor of Arts - French Language & Culture
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks05-1989
Skills
- Literacy development
- Language Arts knowledge
- French Language Fluency
- Cultural Awareness
- Tutoring-Individual & Small Group
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teaching Life Skills
Certification
- Certified CPR/AED/First-Aid 9/13/23-913/25
Languages
Latin
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Orange Unified School District
01.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Rim Of The World Unified School District
02.2023 - Current
Trail Guide
Thousand Pines Outdoor Education
08.2022 - 12.2022
Middle School Teacher
Adelphia Classical Christian Academy
08.2014 - 05.2021
Certificate - French Canadian Language And Culture Program
University of Quebec At Chicoutimi
California Teaching Credential -
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - French Language & Culture
California Lutheran University
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