Joel Saavedra
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Third year teacher guiding the upcoming generations of students through patience, empathy and compassion. Teaching is an art and with time it transcends into a dedicated and loving passion. It is with great esteem to be called an educator.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Humanties Teacher
Irvine Steam Magnet Middle School
Los Angeles , CA
2023.08 - Current
- Collaborated with other teachers for Project Based Learning.
- Fostered an inclusive atmosphere that respected diversity among students from different backgrounds.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
English Teacher
Early College Academy
Los Angeles , CA
2022.08 - 2023.06
- Introduced students to classic authors, playwrights and works of literature.
- Attended and participated in staff meetings to learn new teaching strategies and brainstorm ideas to improve classroom presentations.
- Taught English classes to students of various levels.
- Taught English Language Development
- Conducted English Language Proficiency Assessments of California (ELPAC)
- Taught Creative Writing
- Advised students to read topics or materials reflecting personal interests to encourage regular reading.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Student Teacher
John Marshall Senior High School
Los Angeles , CA
2022.01 - 2022.06
- Taught with qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Integrated social emotional wellbeing
- Developed and integrated day to day lesson plans and thematic unit planning.
- Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
- Applied differentiating instruction.
- Promote a Growth Mindset.
- Built rapport with each student individually.
Busser
Annandale Country Golf Club
2012.08 - 2018.12
- Listened actively to the guests and provided to their needs.
- Treated staff and customers with the same amount of respect.
- Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
- Worked well in diverse team settings by partnering with others to complete tasks.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
Education
Single Subject Credential in English -
California State University of Long Angeles
05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
California State University of Long Beach
06.2019
Skills
Computer Literate
- Padlet
- Kahoot
- Microsoft Powerpoint/Word
- Google Docs
- EdPuzzle
Native Speaker Bilingual
- Spanish
- English
Organization
- Strong punctuality & provides feedback
Extracurricular Activities
Homework Club (2022-2023)
- Stayed after school to help students one on one with their homework
Timeline
Humanties Teacher
Irvine Steam Magnet Middle School
2023.08 - Current
English Teacher
Early College Academy
2022.08 - 2023.06
Student Teacher
John Marshall Senior High School
2022.01 - 2022.06
Busser
Annandale Country Golf Club
2012.08 - 2018.12
Single Subject Credential in English -
California State University of Long Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
California State University of Long Beach
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