Mark Calentino
San Clemente,CA
Summary
Patient High School Science Teacher with proven talents in classroom management and student engagement. Adept in utilizing scientific concepts to create student-centered learning experiences. Motivational and kind with special expertise in helping students reach high scores. Offering several decades of experience and a passion for helping students achieve academic success.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Science Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
San Clemente, California
08.1990 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging science curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated laboratory experiments to enhance hands-on learning experiences.
- Implemented instructional strategies to support diverse student needs.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve teaching practices and share resources.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to student clubs and extracurricular activities.
- Engaged parents through regular communication about student performance and needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to develop curriculum.
- Created and administered assessments to measure student understanding of course material.
- Mentored new teachers in best practices for teaching high school science classes.
- Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
- Graded tests and papers and uploaded grading information to district system.
Head Wrestling Coach
Capistrano Unified School District
San Clemente, California
11.1991 - 10.2023
- Developed training programs to enhance athletes' skills and performance.
- Organized and led team practices focusing on technique and strategy.
- Mentored student-athletes in sportsmanship and teamwork principles.
- Coordinated match schedules and transportation for competitions.
- Communicated with parents regarding athlete progress and program updates.
- Evaluated individual athlete performance to provide tailored coaching feedback.
- Fostered a positive team culture promoting respect and dedication among members.
- Motivated wrestlers through inspiring speeches before competitions or practices.
- Monitored athletes' progress throughout the season and evaluated individual performances at meets.
- Supervised locker room areas during practices or competitions to maintain discipline among participants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Chemistry
Southern California College
Costa Mesa, CA05-1988
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Laboratory safety
- Instructional design
- Assessment creation
- Student mentorship
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Pyramid of Success Award for teaching - June 2010
- National Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee - October 2023
- Orange County Wrestling Coaches Association (O.C.W.C.A) - April 2023
- Orange County Wrestling Coach of the Year (O.C. Register) - March 2005
- Orange County Wrestling Coach of the Year (O.C.W.C.A) - 2020 & 2022
Timeline
Head Wrestling Coach
Capistrano Unified School District
11.1991 - 10.2023
High School Science Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District
08.1990 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Chemistry
Southern California College
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