Vanessa Ulrich
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Experienced educator with over 10 years of tutoring and teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus and AP Calculus. Skilled in differentiating instruction, fostering student relationships, and promoting academic growth across a wide range of abilities. Background includes teaching math and English in Spain and supporting diverse student populations, including those with specialized learning needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade Math Teacher
Montgomery Middle School
El Cajon
08.2025 - Current
- Teach standards-aligned 7th grade math with K-6 topics embedded to fill knowledge gaps
- Manage classes with up to 36 students
- Utilize i-Ready assessment data to inform instruction, resulting in measurable student growth within months
- Communicate consistently with families to support academic progress
Private Tutor
Self-employeed
San Diego, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Highly pursued private instructor for Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB/BC, Statistics, AP Chemistry and AP Physics.
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual learning styles and needs.
- Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions that fostered student intrest and understanding of material.
English Teacher
North American Language and Culture Program
Madrid
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Designed and delivered interactive lessons that built strong student relationships and learning opportunities
- Developed professional Spanish proficiency
- Organized cultural enrichment activities to exchange and celebrate diversity
- Invited back for second year
Middle School Math and Science Teacher
Huntington Christian School
Huntington Beach
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught 6th and 7th grade math and science
- Provided after-school tutoring
- Created hands-on lessons
- Maintained parent communication
Education
B.A. - Mathematics
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley05.2022
Skills
- Able to teach mathematics across all K–12 levels
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Curriculum alignment
- Teaching strategies
- Student mentoring
- Creative lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Adaptability
- Emotional intelligence
Accomplishments
Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program — UC Berkeley CalTeach Program
Prestigious national scholarship supporting future STEM educators; awarded for commitment to teaching in high-need school districts
Certification
- Single Subject Teaching Credential – Mathematics (Secondary), California
- Preliminary
- Issued by: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
7th Grade Math Teacher
Montgomery Middle School
08.2025 - Current
English Teacher
North American Language and Culture Program
10.2023 - 02.2025
Middle School Math and Science Teacher
Huntington Christian School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Private Tutor
Self-employeed
08.2018 - Current
B.A. - Mathematics
University of California, Berkeley
SUBBING EXPERIENCE
- Lake Elsinore Unified School District (LEUSD) – Lake Elsinore, CA
- Implemented teacher lesson plans to maintain instructional continuity and classroom routines.
- Managed classroom behavior and created a positive, productive learning environment.