JOY BERNAL
170 E. 6th Street, #1674 Claremont, CA 91711
(626) 482-7071
[email protected]
OBJECTIVE
To secure a K-5th grade teaching position in an urban setting.
TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
1st Grade Teacher
Aug 2014 Present
Arcadia Christian School
Created a classroom culture built on love and respect
Established a classroom environment that encourages collaborative work through
interactive centers
Provided biblical integration for all subject areas
Creatively planned and implemented daily classroom curriculum with a focus on creating
student engagement in all areas
Diversified learning models to appeal to audio, visual, and kinesthetic learners
Skilled in use of technology including interactive whiteboards, iPads, and student use of
computers to accomplish learning goals
Encouraged active student participation through pair share, role play, white boards,
discussion, and academic group games
Engaged students in higher level thinking through the use of inquiry and teacher-directed
questions
Collaborated with other professionals to provide support for students with special need
Established open communication with each parent on a minimum of a weekly basis
Coordinated parent volunteers to assist in the class activities regularly throughout the
year (field trips, classroom help, class parties, school fundraisers)
4th Grade Teacher
Aug 2012-June 2014
Arcadia Christian School
Effectively implemented curriculum through collaboration with colleagues
Coordinated overnight field trip for students
Chapel Coordinator for 3rd-5th Grade weekly chapels
3rd Grade Long-term Substitute
Grazide Elementary, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Implemented Houghton Mifflin Reading Curriculum
Engaged and collaborated effectively with grade level team
Effectively communicated with and involved students parents
Feb 2012 June 2012
6th Grade Math/Science Long-term Substitute
Mar 2011 Feb 2012
Baldwin Academy, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Created curriculum based on the RTI model of meeting student needs
Collaborated closely with grade level collegues and support staff
Attended professional development classes to improve instructional skills and effective
classroom management.
Student Teaching (K-6)
Feb 2010 Jun 2010
Baldwin Academy, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
Used differentiated intervention strategies to help students with diverse learning styles
Utilized effective classroom management
Collaborated with parents, colleagues and team members
Kindergarten Summer School
Jul 2010 Jul 2013
San Gabriel Christian School
Generated and taught curriculum that focused on literary development
Integrated students with special need into the mainstream classroom
Engaged with colleagues to strengthen the curriculum
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Sales and Marketing Associate
Optical Research Associates, A Software Development Company
Technology problem solving and troubleshooting
Cooperative group work with fellow employees
Generated company wide reports and worked to ensure datas integrity
2006 2011
Kindergarten Sunday School Teacher
Sierra Madre Congregational Church
Created and implemented lesson plans weekly for 20-25 students
Interacted with and communicated with parents
Engaged students with innovative games and activities
2002 2010
EDUCATION
Masters of Digital Teaching and Learning
Azusa Pacific University
Cleared Multiple Subject Credential
California State University, Fullerton
Expected July 2015
Jun 2013
Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
Azusa Pacific University
May 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies
Azusa Pacific University
Magna cum laude
Dec 2009
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EdCampLA
Center for Early Education
Feb 2014
Common Core Summit
Foothill Christian School
Feb 2014
RICA Passed
CSET Passed
CBEST Passed
Jan 2010
May 2009
Apr 2009
