Mireya Lemus
Santa Paula,California
Summary
Secondary school teacher who is passionate about science and helping students grow as learners and individuals. Experienced in facilitating engaging, hands-on lessons, assessing student progress, and promoting a positive learning space.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Briggs School District
Santa Paula, California
07.2020 - Current
- Provided differentiated instruction, including multimedia and technology, to meet the needs of all students
- Assessed student learning through formative and summative assessments
- Conducted laboratory experiments that aided in student understanding of concepts
- Established a safe classroom where learning could take place for all
- Established positive relationships with parents or guardians for the benefit of student learning
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Fillmore Unified School District
Fillmore, California
12.2019 - 12.2019
- Taught in a 7th grade science classroom
- Collaborated with previous mentor teacher to science and engineering experiments
Student Teacher
Fillmore Unified School District
Fillmore, California
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Taught 7th grade science alongside a qualified mentor science teacher
- Prepped and conducted experiment labs
- Cultivated positive relationships with students and staff
Student Teacher
Oxnard Union High School District
Oxnard, California
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Taught 9th grade biology students alongside a highly qualified mentor science teacher
- Established positive relationships with students and staff
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Arizona06-2023
Single-Subject Science Credential - Biological Sciences
California State University - Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA04-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Natural Sciences- Biology
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA08-2018
Skills
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) savvy
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Project-based learning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Technology experience
Affiliations
- Third grade summer school teacher, Briggs School District, 2024
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) committee, Briggs School District, 2024
- Agriculture elective teacher, Briggs School District, 2022-2023
- Science Fair Club Advisor, Briggs School District, 2021-2024
References
Lindsay Winegar, Briggs School Principal, lwinegar@briggsesd.org
Zachery Geist, Science Teaching Partner, (805) 402-2795
Cynthia Dore, Teacher In Charge, cdore@briggsesd.org
Timeline
Science Teacher
Briggs School District
07.2020 - Current
Long-term Substitute Teacher
Fillmore Unified School District
12.2019 - 12.2019
Student Teacher
Fillmore Unified School District
08.2019 - 12.2019
Student Teacher
Oxnard Union High School District
01.2019 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Single-Subject Science Credential - Biological Sciences
California State University - Channel Islands
Bachelor of Arts - Natural Sciences- Biology
California State University - Fresno