JUSTIN GRAHAM
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
ABC Unified School District
Cerritos, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Taught as a long-term substitute in TK, and scheduled to teach long-term in 6th grade
- Developed a strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and proactive support, fostering a positive learning environment conducive to academic growth
- Repeatedly requested to substitute for teachers based on excellent past referrals, and trusted performance
Student Teaching
Elliott Elementary School
Cerritos, CA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Taught both 5th grade and Kindergarten for a combined 650 hours
- Differentiated and designed instruction by using student assets, Universal Design for Learning, educational technology, a multimodal approach, critical thinking, and positive classroom management strategies
- Developed and implemented behavioral support strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities
- Collaborated with other educators and master teachers to develop professionally
Coach and Camp Intern
Seahorses
La Mirada, CA
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Created week-long camps of fun, engaging soccer drills, activities, games, and competitions
- Lead teams and clinics of children aged 3 to 10, with fun drills and activities to improve individual soccer skills, team coordination, and technical ability
- Fostered a culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation, compassion for others, and responsibility among players and coaching staff
Volunteer
Elementary School
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Volunteered over 430 hours as an aide in preschool through second grade classrooms
- Worked with students in small groups and one-on-one to help differentiate and support student academic development.
- Collaborated with educators to plan lessons, and organize materials
Preschool Substitute Teacher
Little Learners Exploration Academy
Whittier, CA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Taught Physical Education and Science weekly to all ages of preschoolers
- Created curriculum to scaffold and provide developmentally appropriate activities to differentiate for all students, and ensure deeper learning
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Elementary Education
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05.2024
Certification
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
ABC Unified School District
12.2024 - Current
Student Teaching
Elliott Elementary School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Preschool Substitute Teacher
Little Learners Exploration Academy
06.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Elementary School
10.2022 - 05.2024
Coach and Camp Intern
Seahorses
09.2021 - 09.2024
Master of Arts - Teaching
Biola University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Elementary Education
Biola University
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