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Michael Nelson

Alpine,CA

Summary

To [addressee], I am interested in seeking a full-time position where I may contribute to the growth of [school’s site] community and culture while improving as an educator and striving to establish the best learning environment for my students. I seek to complete the induction process and the Career Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Credential pathway. I am a fast learner that can work well under pressure. I am always available to assist my colleagues when needed. Currently, I have 4-years' experience as an education professional and well-versed in providing instruction and classroom management in a variety of educational settings. I am experienced in quickly establishing effective relationships with students and staff. I am capable of implementing curricula, assessing student progress, and adjusting lessons to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

World Language Teacher

Helix Charter High
La Mesa, US
01.2024 - Current
  • Used creative activities and strategies to help students stay interested and involved in learning ASL.
  • Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to connect ASL lessons with what students were learning in other classes.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach American Sign Language fundamentals, such as grammar, syntax, and vocabulary.
  • Provided individual tutoring sessions for students who required extra help with their language studies.
  • I set up chances for students to practice signing with fluent ASL users in casual, real-life conversations.
  • Evaluated student performance using both formative and summative assessment techniques.

Substitute Teacher

San Diego Unified School
, US
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Excellent communication and social skills - Has the ability and merit to adapt in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment
  • Strict attention to accuracy
  • Has the ability to work independently or with a team.

Volunteer

Deaf Community Services
, US
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Proficient in American Sign Language

Education

Curriculum Theory and Methods: Content Specific Pedagogy for Secondary World Languages -

University of California, Riverside
05.2024

Master's in Arts and Teaching (MAT) -

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA, US
05.2023

Bachelor's in Social Sciences - Political Sciences

San Diego State University
12.2020

ASL and interpreting classes, labs, and electives in ASL -

Grossmont/Cuyamaca/Mesa College
San Diego
06.2019

Skills

  • American Sign Language
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Tutoring support
  • Curriculum development

Languages

American Sign Language
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

World Language Teacher

Helix Charter High
01.2024 - Current

Substitute Teacher

San Diego Unified School
01.2022 - 06.2023

Volunteer

Deaf Community Services
01.2017 - 01.2019

Curriculum Theory and Methods: Content Specific Pedagogy for Secondary World Languages -

University of California, Riverside

Master's in Arts and Teaching (MAT) -

San Diego State University

Bachelor's in Social Sciences - Political Sciences

San Diego State University

ASL and interpreting classes, labs, and electives in ASL -

Grossmont/Cuyamaca/Mesa College
Michael Nelson