University of San DiegoMay 2015Master of Education (M.Ed)Curriculum & Instruction,Preliminary SB2042 Multiple Subject Credential with English Language Learner Authorization (ELA)

Point Loma Nazarene UniversityMay 2013Bachelor of Art in Liberal Studies, minor in ArtGraduated cum laude

Teaching Related Work Experience January 2011-August 2014+Teacher for Open Minds, an after school program that encourages development in academics, creativity, curiosity, and global awareness+Private tutor and nanny for two elementary students, participated in the kids extracurricular activities and significantly increased skills and grades in reading, writing, and math

Other Teaching and International Experience Summer/Fall 2010-2011Internship with Edify to Ghana, Africa+Taught, evaluated, and conducted research on improving the curriculum at Omega Schools

Traveled to Thailand with LoveWorks+Integrated culture and English language skills as a substitute English teacher at a Buddhist high school

Studied abroad in London, England +Cultural immersion experience+Volunteered in a church community

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Pride Academy Charter Elementary School Kindergarten January 2015-June2015+Designed digitally enhanced curriculum in Math andLanguage arts+Taught writer’s workshop focusing in opinion and informative pieces+Designed STEAM lessons+Conducted Action Research in writing legibility

Mueller Charter Elementary School 2&3rd Grade July 2014-January 2015+Conducted ELL and Literacy case studies+Participated in collaborative teacher development

Jessica Russell

Professional Development+San Diego Area Writing Project Conference 2015: focusing on 21st century media literate writing skills+Santa Fe, New Mexico Navajo Nation Cultural Immersion Experience 2015+USD Leadership Conference 2014: focusing on classroom management technics +Google Certified Teacher (GCT)

Skills & InterestsProficient with: +Microsoft Office+Promethean Board +Adobe Creative Suite+Digital & film photography

Volunteer Leadership Experience+Lead and manage a team of 20 volunteers for a food distribution serving 300 people with Mid City Church of the Nazarene+Volunteered at Young at Art, taught art lessons to elementary school kids aiding artistic development and skill.

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