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Lauren Morales

Redwood City,CA

Summary

Passionate and adaptable educator with a strong command of social sciences and curriculum development. Possesses a multitude of experience and skills to deliver rigorous and culturally responsive educational experiences for diverse learners. Expert at building relationships, community, and classroom management.



Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Studies Teacher - 8th Grade

Redwood City School District
08.2020 - Current

Instructed a course that broadly covers the history of the North American continent and United States.

Intentionally designed curriculum to amplify the perspectives of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

Regular implementation of social-emotional learning to foster a healthy classroom community for a diverse group of students.


Humanities Teacher - 9th Grade

High Tech High Media Arts
08.2019 - 06.2020

Instructed a blended History and English Language Arts curriculum that routinely interwove Ethnic Studies

Created project-based learning experiences that promoted authentic academic and social development.

Led 9th-12th grade mixed advisory class focused on academic guidance and community building.

Humanities Teacher - 7th and 8th Grade

Thrive Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2019

Instructed a mixed-grade humanities for a student population with diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds.

Designed project-based learning units rooted in community involvement.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Colorado, Denver
Denver, CO
06.2017

Master of Arts - Philosophy

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
12.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2009

Skills

    Developing culturally responsive pedagogy

    Relationship building with students

    Integrating social-emotional learning

    Differentiated instruction inclusive of all learners

    Utilizing technology in the classroom

    Highly organized and efficient

Timeline

Social Studies Teacher - 8th Grade

Redwood City School District
08.2020 - Current

Humanities Teacher - 9th Grade

High Tech High Media Arts
08.2019 - 06.2020

Humanities Teacher - 7th and 8th Grade

Thrive Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2019

Master of Arts - Education

University of Colorado, Denver

Master of Arts - Philosophy

San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of California, Santa Cruz
Lauren Morales