DANA PARK

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PROFILE
Teaching English Language Learners and working with at-risk youth to increase college access
have given me the ability to provide quality, differentiated instruction to all students.

EDUCATION
University of Redlands August 2018
MA in Learning and Teaching

University of Redlands June 2018

Single Subject Teaching Credential: Social Science

University of California at Davis June 2015

BA in International Relations
BA in Spanish

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Fall 2013

Semester abroad

EXPERIENCE
Curriculum Developer / Rochford Scholar College Access Program January 2019 – Present

As the program expands to include grade levels up to the 12th grade, my team and I are
designing English Language Arts curriculum based on student need, state standards, and
college readiness. Through in-depth analysis of novels, memoirs and plays, students will be
exposed to diverse and rich texts from a range of cultural backgrounds while increasing
comprehension and writing skills.

Fellow / Rochford Scholar College Access Program December 2017 – Present

This program provides academic preparation courses for low-income and underrepresented
students who are less likely to attend college. I work with 22 seventh-graders and 20 sixth-
graders, bolstering their English Language Arts coursework with lessons focused on developing
literacy and writing skills. By increasing student exposure to instruction and individualized aid, I
provide opportunities for greater understanding of and engagement with content. Through our
family program, we foster a college-going culture that supports students at home.

Substitute Teacher / Redlands Unified School District October 2017 – Present

Working with students from kindergarten to twelfth grade, I am continuously improving my

confidence in front of the classroom by learning very quickly what does and does not work in
regard to student interaction and discipline. As a preferred substitute at several sites, I provide a
positive, on-task environment in which all students can learn.

Student Teacher / San Gorgonio Middle School February 2018 – June 2018

San Gorgonio is a Title I school serving a rural, low-income area. I taught 7th grade World History
to 180 students (40 of whom have IEPs), offering a fresh teaching perspective which increased
student engagement and learning. I fostered a positive learning environment focused on content
understanding and skill development, which included building rapport with students and staff.
 Bilingual Language Assistant / Ministry of Education, Spain October 2016 – May 2017

The Ministry runs a Language Assistant program within Spain’s public secondary schools. I
worked with teachers providing English support and practice within the classroom, improving
English pronunciation and confidence among my students. I worked with students one-on-one,
in small groups and with the whole class, gaining varied and complex teaching experience.

International Student Tutor / Redlands Christian Schools November 2015 – May 2016

Redlands Christian Schools runs a high-quality study abroad program that brings in students
from around the world. As an international student tutor, I designed study plans for my students,
helping them prioritize their weekly tasks and long-term goals. Working on a literature portfolio
with one of my tenth-grade students resulted in an A on the project and a passing grade in the
class, which she had failed the previous semester.

VOLUNTEER
English Teacher / International House Davis 2014 – 2015

International House Davis is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides opportunities for
cross-cultural interaction and exchange. By teaching a weekly English conversation class to
international scholars and families, I provided a space in which students could improve their
English, make connections and reach their academic and professional goals.

Spanish Translator / Shifa Community Clinic 2014 – 2015

Shifa Community Clinic is a non-profit, student-run medical facility dedicated to serving the
diverse, medically uninsured population of the greater Sacramento area. I translated between
our Spanish-speaking patients and Shifa’s doctors, giving patients a safe, comfortable and well-
informed environment while providing doctors the means of communicating with patients.

LANGUAGES
Spanish – intermediate fluency

REFERENCES

Dr. Greg Hamilton / University of Redlands greg_hamilton@redlands.edu

Jennifer King / University of Redlands jennifer_king@redlands.edu

Jerry Earl / San Gorgonio Middle School jearl@beaumontusd.k12.ca.us