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Education
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Mark B. Jeffers

Mark B. Jeffers

Educator
San Diego,CA

Summary

I am an experienced educator with over twenty years of experience in teaching, with an excellent reputation for creating programs that accelerate student growth. I have outstanding communication and instruction experience. As Adjunct Faculty I adapt to different classroom settings and subjects and am masterful at adopting new teaching styles and concepts based on student need or subject matter, while working within the constraints of school guidelines and policies.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Teacher

Mount Miguel High School
Spring Valley, CA
01.2004 - Current
  • English Composition, American Literature, British Literature, Reading and
  • Writing Rhetoric, Composition, developing syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades., English Composition, American Lit., Contemporary Lit
  • Developed syllabus and overall course structure and administered all grades.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.

Director/Coordinator: Matador Early College

Mount Miguel High School
Spring Valley, CA
09.2011 - Current
  • Develop, recruit teachers, oversee daily operation of program, and insure creation of English, Social Science, Math, Science and advisory curriculums.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administration and college staff and administration to coordinate high school student registration into college courses.
  • Identified systemic issues and recommend corrective actions.

School of Teacher Education: Site Coordinator

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Mentor teacher candidates, preparing them for student teaching and future teaching positions.
  • Assist in assigning and organizing student teaching positions for cohort teacher candidates.
  • Communicate with university supervisors and guide teachers assigned to cohort teacher candidates.

School of Teacher Education: University Supervisor

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - Current
  • Strategized and coordinated with student teachers and Guide teachers to integrate new standards, models and organizational improvements.

CADEP Board Member: Secondary Representative

California Alliance of Dual Enrollment Partnership
, CA
01.2023 - Current
  • As the Secondary school board member, advises on matters pertaining to high school dual enrollment.

Board Member

Alliant International University
San Diego, CA
01.2021 - Current
  • Alliant School of Education: Advisory for the Teacher Education and California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL) programs.
  • Offered expertise on development plans to enhance program oversight.

Adjunct Professor

Miramar College
San Diego, CA
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • English 101: Reading and Composition
  • English 205: Critical Thinking and Intermediate Composition
  • Developed and implemented curriculum that presents English 101 from the "American Black Perspective".
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.

Literacy/Intervention Coordinator

Mount Miguel High School
Spring Valley, CA
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
  • Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.


English Department Chair

Mount Miguel High School
Spring Valley, CA
01.2010 - 01.2019
  • Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
  • Ensured curriculums were culturally and ethnically relevant.
  • Observed, coached and mentored instructional staff to promote warm, structured and responsive classroom culture.
  • Strengthened student progression by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends.
  • Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.

Advisor/Workshop Presenter

Love Power Consulting
San Diego, CA
07.2021 - Current
  • Conducted various workshops on Dual Enrollment, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, and Culturally Responsive Teaching..
  • Developed and implemented training programs for numerous educators at multiple schools. .
  • Created engaging presentations for educators.

Adjunct Professor

Brandman University
San Diego, CA
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Single Subject Credential Program; Secondary Instructional Strategies for Language/Culturally Diverse
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.

Instructor

United States Marines Corps
Lemoore, CA
01.1987 - 01.1989
  • FA-18 Avionics/Electrical Systems Instructor
  • Collaborated on curriculum and exam development, met with Marine students upon request, and assessed all written work including final assessment papers.
  • Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.

Education

Ed. D. - Educational Leadership

Argosy University, San Diego, CA
01.2011 - 01.2014

Dissertation: Teachers’ Perception of The Use of California’s African American Vernacular English As A Viable Dialect

M.F.A - Creative Writing

National University
04.2006 - 06.2008

for publication.

Master of Arts - Multicultural Education

National University, La Jolla, CA
02.2002 - 02.2004

Bachelor of Arts - English Composition, Rhetoric And Literature

National University, La Jolla, CA
04.2001 - 06.2003

Americans that Communicate Utilizing the African-American Vernacular

Skills

English Composition

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Affiliations

American Educational Research Association

Timeline

School of Teacher Education: Site Coordinator - San Diego State University
08.2023 - Current
CADEP Board Member: Secondary Representative - California Alliance of Dual Enrollment Partnership
01.2023 - Current
Advisor/Workshop Presenter - Love Power Consulting
07.2021 - Current
School of Teacher Education: University Supervisor - San Diego State University
01.2021 - Current
Board Member - Alliant International University
01.2021 - Current
Adjunct Professor - Miramar College
08.2018 - 06.2022
Literacy/Intervention Coordinator - Mount Miguel High School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Director/Coordinator: Matador Early College - Mount Miguel High School
09.2011 - Current
Argosy University - Ed. D. , Educational Leadership
01.2011 - 01.2014
English Department Chair - Mount Miguel High School
01.2010 - 01.2019
National University - M.F.A, Creative Writing
04.2006 - 06.2008
Teacher - Mount Miguel High School
01.2004 - Current
Adjunct Professor - Brandman University
01.2004 - 01.2005
National University - Master of Arts, Multicultural Education
02.2002 - 02.2004
National University - Bachelor of Arts, English Composition, Rhetoric And Literature
04.2001 - 06.2003
Instructor - United States Marines Corps
01.1987 - 01.1989

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