JESSE ARZT
 
3300 E. Palm Drive., # 425, Fullerton, CA 92831 | C: 858-248-3934 | jesse.arzt@gmail.com
 
Summary
 
Enthusiastic teacher with a knack for making learning exciting and enjoyable. Motivated by the belief that all
children can be successful learners. Material taught relates to real life experiences to create student investment
Students explore and build on their talents while developing new ones.

Highlights
 
Calm under pressure 7+ years as summer camp counselor
Flexible and adaptive Knowledgeable about children with special needs
Experienced in curriculum development Patient
Community Builder Communicates well with parents
 

Experience
 
Special Needs Instructional Aide 09/2017 to Current
Oxford Preparatory Academy Lake Forest, CA
Go into several classrooms and help particular students who may need extra attention and focus in order for them
to better succeed in the classroom.
 
Behavior Interventionist 09/2017 to Current
Easter Seals Santa Ana, CA
Go to homes of children with Autism to teach them skills as well as to try and end problem behavior through
replacing them with preferred behaviors.
 
Head of Ezra Vocational Program 06/2017 to 08/2017
Camp Ramah in California Ojai, CA
Helped to run the special needs young adult vocational program. Planned activities for the participants, booked
outings for the participants, and managed a small budget. Taught vocational skills to help them have the skills
they need to work in the world.
 
Substitute Teacher 03/2017 to 09/2017
Tustin Unified School District Tustin, CA
Extensive experience across all elementary school grade levels  
   
Tutor 01/2017 to 06/2017
Titan Tutors Garden Grove, CA
Go to homes of students and provide them with tutoring services. These services include working on homework
and providing proper studying techniques.
 
Substitute Teacher 02/2016 to 09/2017
Placentia Yorba Linda School District  
 
Extensive experience across all elementary school grades.  
   
Religious School Teacher/Youth Advisor 09/2015 to Current
Temple Beth Sholom Santa Ana, CA
Instruct 20 5th grade students about the importance of doing good deeds and helping the community
around us (2015).
Instruct 14 3rd grade students discussing all things having to do with God and why sometimes good things
happen as well as other materials (2016, 2017, 2018).

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 Involved in special programs.
Develop weekly lesson plans.
Update a website weekly detailing Student Progress.
Develop programing for 6th-12th graders and oversee a small youth board.
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
 
 
  01/2014 to 06/2015
Behavior Interventionist Autism Interventions and Resources, Inc AIR Laguna Hills, CA
Worked with clients one-on-one in a home setting to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs.
Assisted in training and evaluating new interventionists.
Helped children manage behavior, learn gross and fine motor skills, and prepare to be citizens of the world.
Children worked with include those with varying degrees of autism, down syndrome, and mental delays.
 
Ezra Coordinator 08/2009 to 08/2015
Camp Ramah in California Ojai, CA
Vocational-technical Summer program for special needs young adults including those with autism, down
syndrome, mental delays, and various other disabilities.
Taught young adults vocational skills to help them be citizens in the world.
 

Education
 
Master of Science: Elementary and Bilingual Education 2016
California State University Fullerton Fullerton, CA
 Elementary and Bilingual Education Club Teach Vice President of Philanthropy
 Participated in various educational activities including a partnership with a school to help 1st Graders get
excited for college
 STEAM After School Program-Was one of ten individuals who worked with students in Title 1 schools to
explore STEAM. Students participated in a 10 week project once a week that had students building small
race cars out of recycle materials.
 First Student Teaching Placement: 1st Grade at Rio Vista Elementary School in Anaheim, CA. Mentor
Teacher-Christine Paine.
 Second Student Teaching Placement: 3rd Grade at Guinn Foss Elementary School in Tustin, CA. Mentor
Teacher-Pam Erickson. GPA: 3.94
 
Bachelor of Science: Film and Media Studies Education 2014
University California Irvine, CA
Film and Media Studies Education Studied Film and Media Studies including script writing, film analysis, and film
production. Studied education including multicultural education and early childhood education. Dean's Honor List
Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Winter 2013.
 

Skills
 
Building student rapport
Understanding individual student needs
Can communicate material in a variety of ways
Relating content to real world experiences
Can instill excitement to learn in students

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