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Ut Thi Nguyen

Ut Thi Nguyen

Mathematics Teacher
Riverside,CA

Summary

Experienced Middle School Math Teacher versed in simplifying complex mathematical concepts to foster student comprehension and skill building. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as part of leadership and classroom management. Highly effective at working with administrators to develop strong curriculum and lesson plans. Goal-driven and proactive educator.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Work History

District Tester/Substitute Teacher, K-12

Alvord Unified School District
Riverside, CA
10.2021 - Current

Administered standardized assessments (ELPAC) with strict requirements and documented information in permanent records.

Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping. Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom

Juvenile Intervention Program- Counselor Intern

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
San Bernardino, CA
05.2010 - 12.2012

Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems. Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment and evaluation of clients. Intervention in juvenile's life by redirecting negative behavior, providing partnership with law enforcement, community and schools, increasing understanding of criminal justice system, and emphasizing the legal consequences of violating law. Provided intervention services to youth referred by juvenile courts, law enforcement, schools and families. Performed 150 hours of supervised group and individual counseling sessions

Riverside USD- Counselor Intern

Riverside Unified School District
Riverside, CA
12.2011 - 06.2012

Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations. Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals. Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement. Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.

Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Alvord Unified School District
Riverside, CA
07.2008 - 06.2012

Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics. Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities. Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives. Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.

Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Baldwin Park Unified School District
Baldwin Park, CA
01.2001 - 06.2007

Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance. Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities. Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network. Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.

Mathematics Teacher Intern

Rialto Unified School District
Rialto, CA
08.2001 - 12.2001

Collaborated with colleagues to design learning outcomes and thoughtfully address individual student needs. Initiated teaching implementing lesson plans and progressed to full-day teaching. Helped cultivate learning-focused and welcoming atmosphere for students of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Student Teacher Intern

Chaffey Joint Union High School District
Ontario, CA
06.2001 - 08.2001

Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks. Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.

Private Math Tutor

Self Employed
Riverside, CA
09.1997 - 06.2001

Tutored 1-5 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans. Used positive reinforcement, repetition and review to help students master challenging material. Created study guides and plans for student exam preparation based on self-designed practice tests and school curricula. Providing individual educational assistance to students grades 4 -12 at home; working with students to improve their math/subject skills.

Student Assistant II

University Of California, Riverside
09.1998 - 06.2001

Completed range of simultaneous job tasks to support professor's academic, research and operational needs. Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail. Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.

Research Assistantship for Middle School Academy

University Of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
08.2000 - 06.2001

UC-Riverside Mathematics Department MAP project:

Co-facilitate for the summer institute and weekend follow-ups for groups of Inland Empire Teachers. Make records of discussions on mathematics and correlating issues in the educational forum. Assist in the writing of the mathematics journal. Assist MAP to organize its conferences and institute sessions.

Community Teaching Fellowship in Math & Science

Alvord Unified School District, Wells Middle School
Riverside, CA
09.2000 - 06.2001

MATE project for the Inland Empire Supervisor: Janice Carter

Duties: Attend 60 hours of summer training activity prior to placement in Rustic Lane Elementary School. Completed 150 hours in CTFMS activities, which include full instructions, lesson planning, and meetings with teachers and parents at school; others include participation in county, community, and school mathematics educational activities, attendance at conferences and workshops.

AVID Tutor

Riverside Unified School District
San Bernardino, CA
09.1997 - 01.2000

Guided students through skillset self-discovery to navigate career and college decision processes. Encouraged students to develop perseverance mindset while teaching long-term visualization of success. Conducted tutorial services for students to provide academic support AVID courses.

Office Clerical Aide

Riverside Unified School District
Riverside, CA
07.1995 - 09.1995

Provided clerical support, addressing routine and special requirements. Skilled with computers, photocopiers, scanners and voice mail systems. Streamlined office information management procedures by organizing company records and documents.

Education

Pupil Personnel Service Credential - Counseling And Student Services

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA
01.2010 - 08.2012

Administrative Services Credential - Specialized

Cal State Polytechnic Pomona
Pomona, CA
02.2006 - 06.2008

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA
06.2001 - 08.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
09.1997 - 06.2001

Skills

    Relationship building and management

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Additional Information

Honors & Awards:

  • Bank of America Achievement Award in Mathematics
  • Meredith J. Winters Education Scholarship
  • California Scholarship Federation Lifetime Seal bearers Award
  • Chancellor’s Honors
  • National Golden Key Honor Society
  • Community Teaching Fellowship in Mathematics Award

Certification

Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential (Doc No. 080157595)

Timeline

District Tester/Substitute Teacher, K-12

Alvord Unified School District
10.2021 - Current

Riverside USD- Counselor Intern

Riverside Unified School District
12.2011 - 06.2012

Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential (Doc No. 080157595)

04-2011

Juvenile Intervention Program- Counselor Intern

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
05.2010 - 12.2012

Pupil Personnel Service Credential - Counseling And Student Services

University of Redlands
01.2010 - 08.2012

Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Alvord Unified School District
07.2008 - 06.2012

Certificate of Eligibility Administrative Services Credential (Doc No. 080157595)

05-2008

Broker License –(DRE 01745730) (04/2006 - Present)

05-2006

Administrative Services Credential - Specialized

Cal State Polytechnic Pomona
02.2006 - 06.2008

EETT (Enhancing Education Through Technology) Coach Mentor Certification

09-2005

Single Subject Math with CLAD Teaching Credential (Doc No. 060210920)

08-2002

Mathematics Teacher Intern

Rialto Unified School District
08.2001 - 12.2001

Student Teacher Intern

Chaffey Joint Union High School District
06.2001 - 08.2001

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Claremont Graduate University
06.2001 - 08.2003

Middle School Mathematics Teacher

Baldwin Park Unified School District
01.2001 - 06.2007

Community Teaching Fellowship in Math & Science

Alvord Unified School District, Wells Middle School
09.2000 - 06.2001

Research Assistantship for Middle School Academy

University Of California, Riverside
08.2000 - 06.2001

Student Assistant II

University Of California, Riverside
09.1998 - 06.2001

Private Math Tutor

Self Employed
09.1997 - 06.2001

AVID Tutor

Riverside Unified School District
09.1997 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

University of California, Riverside
09.1997 - 06.2001

Office Clerical Aide

Riverside Unified School District
07.1995 - 09.1995

References

Traci J. Vaughan - Principal, Valley View Elementary School/AVID District Liaison

traci.vaughan@alvordschools.org

w:(951) 358-1670


Brandy Robb. Alvord District Data and Assessment Analyst

brandy.robb@alvordschools.org

m:(951) 415-4331/w:(951) 509-5055


Ray Wright - Realtor Keller Williams Riverside

ray@bentongroup.org

m:(951) 312-3133/w:(951) 888-0865

Ut Thi NguyenMathematics Teacher