Yvonne Miranda

E-Mail: yymiranda@sandiego.edu
Website: mirandasteachings.weebly.com

Professional Goals
My goal is to teach at the secondary level using a multicultural approach to allow students to develop a
connection to the content.

Education
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

Expected Graduation Date: May 2016

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

California Single Subject Credentials

Social Sciences

Spanish

University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley, CA

Graduated: May 2014

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Studied abroad in the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Belgium

Field Experience
James Madison High SchoolSan Diego, CA

September 2015-January 2016

Full Time Student Teaching

Planned, taught, and assessed two ninth grade Advanced World History classes

Observed and assisted two tenth grade Advanced Placement World History classes

Observed and assisted an Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture class

Mueller Charter SchoolChula Vista, CA

February 2015-June 2015

Part Time Student Teaching

Co-planned, taught, and assessed an eighth grade United States History class

Cooperated with mentor teacher and supervisor to develop engaging, age-appropriate lessons

Learned classroom management and differentiation methods

Clairemont High SchoolSan Diego, CA

September 2014-December 2014

Practicum

Co-planned, taught, and assessed a tenth grade Advanced World History class

Observed and assisted a tenth grade Advanced Placement European History class

Teaching Related Experience

Elite Educational InstituteNorthridge, CA

June 2014-August 2014

ReadiPrep Teacher

Planned, taught, and assessed fourth and fifth grade English classes

Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests

Maintained accurate and complete records and evaluations for each student

University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley, CA

August 2013-May 2014

Resident Assistant

Planned and implemented educational, health-centered, and social events for college students

Cooperated with other Resident Assistants and Directors to create the ideal living-learning community

Facilitated dialogue around issues of social justice, communication, and responsibility

Gender Equity Resource CenterBerkeley, CA

August 2012-May 2013

Peer Educator

Facilitated relationship-building and harm-reduction workshops for campus community

Created instructional material, including bulletin boards, fliers, and a guide for future interns

Led activities that developed workshop participants' emotional and social growth

Berkeley United In Literacy DevelopmentOakland, CA

September 2011-December 2012

Literacy Tutor

Encouraged good behavior through positive reinforcement methods

Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and supervisors about activities, progress, and behavior

Sparked imagination and interest in reading by helping children discover personal links to literature

Other Professional Experience

Things RememberedEngraver
Jimmy Deans Charbroiled BurgersCashier

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Experience speaking in public and leading workshops

Strong background in nonviolent communication

CPR Certified