Julie Calleja
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate veteran educator adept at developing student academic, social and emotional skills. Enthusiastic and energetic with excellent classroom management skills. Devoted to creating a safe, challenging and creative learning environment. Value strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd grade Classroom Teacher
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2021 - Current
- Taught Math, Language Arts, Science, Art and PE
- Developed and implemented engaging classroom lessons & activities to help students reach their academic goals
- Supervised students in and out of the classroom, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment
- Mentored and provided guidance and modeling of good behavior on a regular basis
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff to develop engaging and enriching activities/lessons
- Communicated regularly with parents and invited them into the classroom to volunteer
- Planned, coordinated and implemented field trips to various educational organizations
- Used individual and whole-class data to drive instruction
6th grade Math/Science Teacher
SAN BRUNO PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2014 - 06.2021
- Utilized multimedia/technology to convey information in fresh ways
- Established clear expectations to limit distractions and maximize learning opportunities
- Incorporated testing strategies throughout the year to increase student confidence, lessen test anxiety and boost scores
- Encouraged individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging yet achievable goals
- Fostered a safe and community-centered classroom
- Communicated with parents regularly
- Assisted students with academic and personal struggles
- Used individual and whole-class data to drive instruction
- Enacted project-based learning
4th grade Classroom Teacher
08.2004 - 06.2014
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of 4th grade students
- Monitored student progress and offered feedback to students
- Used creative approaches to engage students in learning
- Collaborated with other teachers and staff to ensure student success
- Assisted students with academic and personal struggles.
Substitute Teacher
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Taught ESL adult school
- Long-term substituted - 8th grade science and 4th grade (one month each)
- Carried out lesson plans, helped in the office when needed.
Education
Multiple Subject Credential With CLAD -
San Francisco State University
San FranciscoBachelor of Science - Recreation Administration
CSU, Chico
Chico, CASkills
- Critical and creative thinking
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Management
- Patience and Persistence
- Leadership
- Positive Behavior Techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Technology
- Motivation
Adjunct Duties
- PBIS (2023-2024)
- Organized and ran assemblies (2024)
- Piloted Math curriculum - Illustrative Math & iReady (2023-2024)
- District Strategic Planning Committee (2012-2014)
- ILT team (2015-2017)
- School Site Council member (2014-2016)
- Vice president of SBEA union (2012-2021)
- Coordinated "Opera a la Carte" assemblies (2009-2022)
- Managed "Paint the District Office" community project (2013)
- Coordinated "Water for Life", nation-wide project to install water pumps in Africa (2008)
- Coordinated Talent Shows (2008-2014)
Professional Development
- Academic Vocabulary Toolkit workshop (2024)
- SIPPS DELD training (2024)
- PAX Positive behavior training (2023)
- TWIG Science training (2023)
- IXL training (2022-2023)
- Institute for Inquiry NGSS training (2014-2018)
- WEB leadership training (2016)
- Handle with Care" behavior management training (2016)
- Lucy Calkins writing workshop (2015)
- FISH! Teamwork training (2010)
Timeline
3rd grade Classroom Teacher
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2021 - Current
6th grade Math/Science Teacher
SAN BRUNO PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2014 - 06.2021
4th grade Classroom Teacher
08.2004 - 06.2014
Substitute Teacher
08.2002 - 06.2004
Multiple Subject Credential With CLAD -
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration
CSU, Chico
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