Reuben M. Quesada

(714) 206-2976

OBJECTIVE:

Gainful employment with an organization that can use my knowledge, skills, and abilities as an instructor, facilitator, educator, teacher, researcher, and writer.

CREDENTIALS:

• Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (CLAD and NCLB compliant) issued 5/4/2010
• Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential Social Science (CLAD and NCLB compliant) issued 5/4/2010

EDUCATION:

• Brandman (formerly Chapman) University, Moreno Valley, CA: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential 2042, April, 2010
• Brandman (formerly Chapman) University, Moreno Valley, CA: Single Subject History/Social Science, April, 2010
• California State University, Fullerton, CA: Master of Arts in Political Science, January, 2002
• Chapman University, Orange, CA: Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies, January, 1998

AWARDS:

• Chapman University Legal Studies Award for Academic Excellence Jan. 1998

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Noli Indian School 24335 Soboba Rd. San Jacinto, CA 92583 Aug. 2015 to Jan. 2017

• Instructed 6th and 7th grade World History and Math.
• Created and maintained a flexible program based on reading and writing as well as a sustainable classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth according to each student’s ability.
• Designed lesson plans and administered and analyzed formative and summative assessments in accordance with the diverse needs of Native American students.
• Maintained classroom management of 30 to 50 students.

John Muir Charter School 908 Taylorville Rd #206, Grass Valley, CA 95949 Oct. 2012 to Jan. 2015

• Instructed incarcerated at-risk youth and young adults inside the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Men’s Central Jail facility, Twin Towers facility, and the Century Regional Detention facility for women.
• Instructed students in U.S. History, World History, Geography, U.S. Government, and Economics.
• Created and maintained a flexible program based on reading and writing as well as a sustainable classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth according to each student’s ability.
• Designed lesson plans and administered and analyzed formative and summative assessments in accordance with the diverse needs of at-risk youth and young adults.
• As part of a team, helped develop a California High School Math and English Exit Examination (CAHSEE) program success rate of 60% and better.
• As part of a team, helped our school achieve a 70% high school graduation rate.
• Trained in facilitating, administering, and proctoring the CAHSEE, Test of Adult Basic Education, and the California English Language Development Test (CELDT).
• Maintained classroom management of 20 to 32 at-risk youth and young adults.

Orange County Conservation Corps 1853 N. Raymond Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801 March 2012 to Oct. 2012

• Instructed at-risk young adults in Social Sciences (U.S. History, World History, Geography, U.S. Government, and Economics).
• As a team, helped accomplished a 70% high school graduation rate.
• Organized and lead a group of at-risk young adult learners.
• Created a flexible program and sustainable classroom environment favorable to leaning and personal development and according to each student’s ability.
• Designed lesson plans and administered and analyzed formative and summative assessments according to the diverse needs of at-risk youth and young adult learners.
• Maintained classroom management of 20 to 30 students at a time.
• Trained in facilitating, administering, and proctoring the CELDT.

Menifee Union School District, Menifee, CA July 2007 to July 2009: Middle School Teacher Intern, Menifee Valley Middle School, 6th and 7th Grades, Earth Science, Life Science, and World History.

• Created a flexible program and sustainable classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth in accordance with each student’s ability.
• Designed lesson plans and administered and analyzed assessments according to the diverse needs of middle school students.
• Maintained classroom management of 20 to 33 students at a time.
• Facilitated, administered, and proctored the California State Standards Test.
• Volunteered in organizing and operating a 6th grade science camp for 300+ students.
• Designed and developed an orienteering course for 6th grade science camp.
• Effectively communicated with students, parents, school administrators, and peers.

Menifee Union School District, Hemet Unified School District, Riverside County Office of Education 2003 to 2007 & 2009 Substitute Teacher.

• In-house/Resident Substitute Teacher for Menifee Union School District at Menifee Valley Middle School 2006.
• Implemented classroom teacher’s substitute lesson plans.
• Maintained classroom management, control, and discipline for up to 30+ students.
• Submitted daily substitute teacher reports to the classroom teacher.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Menifee Union School District, Hemet Unified School District, Riverside County Office of Education 2003 to 2007 & 2009 Substitute Teacher: Attended the following seminars, workshops, meetings and/or activities as a Middle School Teacher while at Menifee Union School District, Menifee Valley Middle School from 2007 to 2009.

• First Year Basic Teacher Support and Assessment
• Gifted and Talented Education
• Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English
• Professional Learning Communities
• Guided Language Acquisition Design

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA Fall 2004: Associate Faculty, Political Science, Political Science 101, Introduction to American Government. Facilitated small group discussions, provided tutoring, compiled lesson plans, and presented class instruction on the subject of American Government as well as review and grade test and essays.


• Rancho Santiago Community College District, Santa Ana, CA Fall 2001: Teaching Assistant Paid Faculty Internship, Political Science, Political Science 101, Introduction to American Government. Facilitated small group discussions, provided tutoring, reviewed and graded test.


• California State University Fullerton, CA Fall 2001: Graduate Assistant Paid Faculty Internship, Political Science, Political Science 310, Political Behavior and Motivation. Facilitated small group discussions, provided tutoring, reviewed and graded test.


• VIP (Volunteers In Parole) Mentors, Orange and San Francisco, CA 2001 to 2005: As a Program Director for a non-profit, I recruited attorney volunteers to mentor parolees from the California Department of Corrections and the California Youth Authority in an effort to develop friendships and relationships offering guidance, support, and resources that facilitate successful transition to community living and successful completion of parole for parolees so they can become self-reliant, self-supporting, self-respecting, and crime free members of the community. Responsibilities included recruiting, orientating, matching, and maintaining matches between parolees/wards and attorney volunteers; designing and making informational presentations to attorneys, civic groups, and college level classes; conducting day-to-day operations, maintaining financial and statistical records, planning activities and events in support of matches and assisting in grant writing.

GENERAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Orange County, CA Community Services Agency, Staff Aide II 3/2000 to 12/2000.
• City of Santa Ana, CA Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, Senior Program Leader 6/1999 to 12/1999.
• Rancho Santiago Community Outreach Assistant 4/1998 to 6/1998.
• City of Whittier, CA Tree Trimmer/Street Maintenance Worker 12/1984 to 11/1995.
• California Department of Parks and Recreation, State Park Technician/Recreation Aid 12/1983 to 12/1985.
• US Dept. of Agriculture, US Forest Service Forestry Technician/Firefighter/Trail Locator/Wilderness Patrol, Maintenance Technician 6/1980 to 9/1983.
• US Dept. of the Interior, National Park Service, Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park. Park Maintenance Technician, Trail Construction, John Muir Trail. 6/1977 to 6/1980.