MARITERESA ARENSON
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic and talented teacher of more than 12 years, who creates a learning environment that is inclusive and encourages creativity, critical thinking and the love of learning. Focused on learning outcomes that are data driven and standards based. Specializing in integrating technology tools and platforms in an academically rigorous classroom.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade
Walnut Acres Elementary School
01.2017 - Current
- Currently the Science and Social Studies teacher for all of Fifth Grade. Served on Site Council, Leadership, Student Council Teacher Representative and the PBIS team. On the district level, I served on the Elementary Instructional Leadership team, the Science and Social Studies curriculum adoption teams. In addition to the above, I organized and staged the science fair and planned curriculum for the Enrichment Science Lab instructor.
Fourth Grade Through Sixth Grade
Horizons Center for Independent Study
01.2013 - 12.2013
- While traveling to 25 countries in 1 year, I educated my children with guidance from the Horizons Center, aligned to California Content Standards and professional teaching practices.
Third Grade
Woodside Elementary School
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Took over and revamped Student Council as teacher representative. Piloted “Wonders” reading and language arts curriculum. Site Council representative.
Third Grade
Delta View Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Served in two long-term substitute positions, spanning all three grading terms. Taught Common Core Mathematics and Language Arts curriculum with fidelity, enriched with “Being A Writer,” integrating social studies, art and science. Led an intermediate level ELD rotation. Conducted all duties commiserate to those of teacher of record. Worked well with my grade-level peers and the school community as a whole.
Fifth Grade
Ocean View School District
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Taught a diverse student population of both migrant farm children and military children, promoting academic, social and emotional development. Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary academic programs. Pursued on-going professional development.
Fifth Grade
Long Beach Unified School District
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Aligned the curriculum to accommodate the individual needs of students, particularly two mainstreamed students with Downs Syndrome. Organized and created an innovative standards-based curriculum that involved team-teaching. I developed and implemented science and photography courses for the GATE program and taught engaging math lessons for enrichment and remediation.
Education
Educational Technology Specialist - Technology Education
Krause Center For Innovation At Foothill College
Los Altos, CA07-2022
California Clear Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject with CLAD Certification
California State University at Long Beach
Long Beach, CABachelor of Arts - History and Education
University Of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, CASkills
- Dedicated to ensuring equity and access for all students
- Committed to explicit social and emotional instruction
- Data driven instruction and standards and research based lesson planning
- Creates engaging multimedia projects using publishing tools, emerging technology platforms and online collaboration tools
- Engages students with project-based learning and innovative and creative student-centered lessons
- Creates a curious environment, which encourages critical thinking and lifelong learning
Timeline
Fifth Grade
Walnut Acres Elementary School
01.2017 - Current
Third Grade
Woodside Elementary School
01.2015 - 01.2017
Third Grade
Delta View Elementary School
01.2014 - 01.2015
Fourth Grade Through Sixth Grade
Horizons Center for Independent Study
01.2013 - 12.2013
Fifth Grade
Ocean View School District
01.2001 - 01.2002
Fifth Grade
Long Beach Unified School District
01.1999 - 01.2001
California Clear Teaching Credential - Multiple Subject with CLAD Certification
California State University at Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - History and Education
University Of California at Berkeley
Educational Technology Specialist - Technology Education
Krause Center For Innovation At Foothill College
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