Mario Figueroa
Indio
Summary
Passionate instructor with 7+ years of experience committed to student success and academic development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dual Enrollment Instructor
College Of The Desert
08.2022 - Current
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
English Teacher
Desert Mirage High School/Coachella Valley Unified School District
08.2017 - Current
- Instruction, Curriculum Design and Pacing Guides, Classroom Management, Developing Formative/Summative Assessments, Grading, Assisting Students with College Applications
Cashier - Money Management
JcPenney
08.2011 - 11.2016
- Customer Service, Visual, Leadership
Education
Master of Arts in English with an emphasis in Education -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2022
Teaching Credentials - Single Subject English -
Cal State San Bernardino
Palm Desert, CA06.2017
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy -
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2015
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences And Humanities
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA06.2012
Skills
- Fluent in Both English and Spanish
- Creativity and Innovation in Lesson Planning
- Communication and Collaboration
- Proficient with Various Educational Technology Tools
- Instructional Design Knowledge
- Student Engagement
Accomplishments
- Tenured Position, 06/2019, Present
- High School Staff Instructional Coach in Writing
- Developed an ELD curriculum for new coming students, 08/2017, 06/2018
- Straight A's in my Master's Program, 06/2021, Present
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading and Researching theories of Philosophy and Rhetoric
- Musician
- Bodybuilding
Timeline
Dual Enrollment Instructor
College Of The Desert
08.2022 - Current
English Teacher
Desert Mirage High School/Coachella Valley Unified School District
08.2017 - Current
Cashier - Money Management
JcPenney
08.2011 - 11.2016
Master of Arts in English with an emphasis in Education -
Grand Canyon University
Teaching Credentials - Single Subject English -
Cal State San Bernardino
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy -
University of California, Riverside
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences And Humanities
College of The Desert