JOY BERNAL

170 E. 6th Street, #1674 Claremont, CA 91711

(626) 482-7071

joyebernal@gmail.com

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