Paula Andrews
San Ramon,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in fostering academic growth in Language Arts and US History, demonstrated at Itiong Vera-Cruz Middle School. Skilled in creating interactive lessons and adapting content for diverse needs. Excelled in collaborative environments, enhancing student engagement through innovative instructional techniques. Proficient in Google Workspace and adept at fostering critical thinking.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Eighth- Grade Language Arts/ US History Core Teacher
Itiong Vera-Cruz Middle School
Union City, CA
01.2009 - Current
- Engage in various professional development activities.
- Engage in regular collaboration sessions with fellow eighth-grade educators.
- Promote academic growth through diverse instructional formats.
- Adapt educational content to address diverse student needs effectively.
- Create customized and interactive lessons meeting standards.
- Evaluate student assignments through various modalities.
- Ensure a safe educational setting by managing the classroom effectively.
- Collaborate with parents to address concerns and enhance educational outcomes.
- Implement instructional techniques in reading and writing (Reader's Apprenticeship, Writing Workshop, and Project-Based Learning), which improve student success and engagement
- Coordinated Field Trips
Instructional Leadership Team Member
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Engaged in district-wide Targeted Leadership training.
- Worked with the Instructional Leadership Team members to plan and facilitate staff professional development that supported the site focus.
- Coordinated and led staff and departmental meetings.
Eighth Grade Curriculum Leader
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Developed writing evaluation rubrics aligned with state standards.
- Designed curriculum-aligned activities to foster personalized education.
- Streamlined communication pathways among district office, school administration, and grade-level teams.
- Evaluated student data to assist in lesson development.
Eighth- Grade Language Arts/ US History Core Teacher
Barnard White Middle School
Union City, CA
01.1997 - 01.2009
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to design effective lesson frameworks for eighth grade.
- Tailored curriculum to accommodate diverse student needs.
- Incorporated novel instructional strategies to elevate student performance in literacy.
- Organized diverse field trips ensuring smooth logistics.
Language Arts Core Department
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Coordinated material orders and ensured efficient distribution among department staff.
- Developed and implemented departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Led team meetings to communicate targets, share updates, and gather feedback.
Substitute Teacher K-12
San Leandro Unified School District
San Leandro, CA
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Foster a safe environment for learning
- Maintain the instructional program of the classroom
- Apply the behavior and learning principles of the school
- Held long-term sub-positions
Education
Single Subject Social Sciences Credential with CLAD - Supplementary Authorization in English
California State University Hayward
Hayward, CA01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University Hayward
Hayward, CA01.1994
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Collaborative
- Open-minded
- Problem-Solving
- Active listening
- Communication
- Time management
- Organized
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- Canvas
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Other Experience
- Committees: Equity Council, Grading & Assessment Task Force, & Rigorous Curriculum Design
- Experience working with EL, Title 1, Resource, 504, and GATE students
- Professionally trained in Project Based Learning, Reading Apprenticeship, Writers Workshop, and Kate Kinsella.
- Extensive experience using: Aeries (student/parent/teacher informational platform) ie: grade book, attendance, student programs, etc. as well as, Canvas, Google Docs, Google Classroom, Google Forms, Google Slides, Canva, etc.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructional Leadership Team Member
01.2022 - 01.2023
Eighth- Grade Language Arts/ US History Core Teacher
Itiong Vera-Cruz Middle School
01.2009 - Current
Eighth Grade Curriculum Leader
01.2006 - 01.2009
Language Arts Core Department
01.2000 - 01.2001
Eighth- Grade Language Arts/ US History Core Teacher
Barnard White Middle School
01.1997 - 01.2009
Substitute Teacher K-12
San Leandro Unified School District
01.1995 - 01.1997
Single Subject Social Sciences Credential with CLAD - Supplementary Authorization in English
California State University Hayward
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University Hayward
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