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Jessica Arreguin

San Diego,CA

Summary

I am a self-motivated team player with extensive experience working with students and teachers, both in and outside of the classroom. Experience leading and coaching adults to encourage development through goal-setting and self-reflection. I believe in collaborative leadership to reach shared goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Science Teacher

Bell Middle School
08.2011 - Current
  • Planned and taught hands-on, inquiry-based science for grades six to eight.
  • Collaborated with English, math, and science educators to develop a semester-long project-based learning experience.
  • Utilized data to tailor instruction and adapt lessons according to student needs.
  • Maintained current knowledge of best practices for teaching English learners in science.
  • Engaged families through class newsletters, science nights, and extracurricular opportunities.
  • Utilized leadership, problem-solving, and coaching skills as SDEA AR for many years.
  • Lead monthly meetings of SDEA members (over 40 people).
  • Secretary and Chair of the School Site Council
  • Secretary and active member of SGT, which included taking the lead on surveying students and families regarding extracurricular programming.
  • Formed and led a committee to design the curriculum and schedule for a new intervention advisory.
  • Member of Instructional Leadership team

Induction Mentor

Teacher Prep and Induction
09.2018 - 06.2024
  • Guided candidates in establishing goal-oriented teaching practices aligned with CSTPs.
  • Facilitated self-reflection to enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Developed customized plans to address each mentee's strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  • Collaborated with candidates to design and implement lessons tailored to students' goals and needs.

Magnet Resource Teacher

Webster Academy of Science
12.2009 - 07.2011
  • Designed and delivered hands-on science lessons for grades K through 2.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to co-create standards-based science lessons.
  • Organized community science nights, field trips, and guest speaker events.
  • Secured a $30,000 grant for three years to support the needs of the school.
  • Created school brochure and led informative tours for prospective parents.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Biology, Education Studies

University of California, San Diego

Masters of Education -

University of California, San Diego

Masters of Biology -

Miami University

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Inquiry-based and project-based learning
  • Data analysis
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Coaching techniques
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving and conflict mediation
  • Fluent in technology

Certification

  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
  • Single Subject Teaching Credential (Chemistry and Biology)
  • Administrative Services Certificate of Eligibility

Timeline

Induction Mentor

Teacher Prep and Induction
09.2018 - 06.2024

Science Teacher

Bell Middle School
08.2011 - Current

Magnet Resource Teacher

Webster Academy of Science
12.2009 - 07.2011

Bachelor of Science - General Biology, Education Studies

University of California, San Diego

Masters of Education -

University of California, San Diego

Masters of Biology -

Miami University

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