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Victor Escobar

Fontana,CA

Summary

Victor is both a highly skilled teacher and instructional coach with the goals of improving both the academic and social emotional learning outcomes of all students. Victor strives to be a reflective teacher that is open to current research on how to best support students in order to fill the opportunity gap. He brings a wealth of experiences in the education sector because of the differing roles he has had the privilege to operate under. Victor's philosophy includes engaging the whole child and holding high expectations for every individual student.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Coach Professional Development

Skyrocket. Inc.
Irwindale , CA
09.2019 - Current

My accomplishments under this role include:

  • Instructional coaching in science for OFY and OFL charter schools (1 to 1, small group, and regional).
  • Curriculum developer of (A-G) SAW biology courses HS4036 and HS4037
  • Curriculum adaptations for distance learning including Edmentum, SAW, and SGI/DI science courses.
  • Lab Trainings
  • Facilitation of professional development sessions and workshops in areas of curriculum, student engagement, education technology, pedagogy, social justice, equity, and social emotional learning
  • Organize and facilitate school data dive sessions that encompass reviewing STAR Ren, SBAC, and other specific school related data for SIPSA and LCAP related goals.
  • Facilitator in charter-wide Re-Engagement Series and Equity Summit

Science Teacher & Department Chair of Science

Options For Youth Victor Valley
Victorville, CA
07.2014 - 10.2019

My accomplishments under this role include:

  • Taught courses in SGI/DI biology, physics, and math
  • Taught advanced courses in both engineering (Engineering Your World) and biotechnology (Amgen)
  • Assisted science teachers in curriculum and teaching practices
  • Served as mentor teacher in multiple clear credential programs
  • Organized and maintained chemical hygiene policy
  • Facilitated labs in all areas of science for A-G category "D" qualification
  • Conducted professional learning conferences

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  • WASC Self-Study Writer
  • Research, collect, write, and promote data regarding school progress for continued WASC accreditation.
  • Communicate to all school stakeholders and WASC representatives
  • Pathways Point Person
  • Facilitate and advocate for local and international school trips
  • Organize orientations, interviews, and transportation

Education

Master of Science - Education, International Education

California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
04.2020

Clear Single Subject Credential - Science

UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA
05.2018

Preliminary Single Subject Credential - Science: Biological Sciences

University of Redlands
Redlands, CA
06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biological Science

La Sierra University
Riverside, California
06.2013

Skills

  • Knowledge of OFY culture, processes, and curriculum
  • Education technology for classroom: Google suite, Nearpod, Pear Deck Kami, Flipgrid, and others
  • Technology for curriculum design: Adobe products including InDesign and Illustrator
  • Google Certified Educator
  • Knowledge and leadership with both WASC and Pathways processes
  • Coaching experience
  • Curriculum development experience
  • Highly qualified in science with a specialization in biology
  • Excellent communication

Accomplishments

  • 2017 Kathy Lento Excellence in Education Award
  • Successful WASC Accreditation
  • Curriculum developer of (A-G) SAW biology courses HS4036 and HS4037
  • Successful Professional Development Trainings

References

Skyrocket Science Supervisor: Allen Andrews

Former Supervisor

(310) 903-0781/ aandrews@skyrocket-ed.com

Skyrocket Professional Development Manager: Lauren Bailey

(626) 484-5700/ lbailey@skyrocket-ed.com

Skyrocket PD Supervisor: Magdalena Ayala

Current Supervisor

(626) 353-0774/ mdelgado@skyrocket-ed.com

OFY Instructional Coach of Programs: Theresa Barden

(760) 617-8646 / tbarden@ofy.org

OFY Assistant Principal of Operations: Cynthia Ramos

Former Supervisor

(760) 475-3508/ cramos@ofy.org

OFY Assistant Principal: Jason Olmstead

Former Supervisor

(760) 885-6287/ jolmstead@ofy.org

Timeline

Instructional Coach Professional Development

Skyrocket. Inc.
09.2019 - Current

Science Teacher & Department Chair of Science

Options For Youth Victor Valley
07.2014 - 10.2019

Master of Science - Education, International Education

California Baptist University

Clear Single Subject Credential - Science

UCLA Extension

Preliminary Single Subject Credential - Science: Biological Sciences

University of Redlands

Bachelor of Science - Biological Science

La Sierra University
Victor Escobar