Jerry Negrete Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Selected from approximately 45,000 applicants nationwide to join national teacher corps of recent college graduates and professionals who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools. • Participate in an intensive virtual summer training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement. • Simultaneously teach in summer school program run by Teach For America for students in Los Angeles, CA public and charter schools under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers. • Engage in professional development activities, including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, individual and group reflections, readings, and ‘learning teams’ specific to my teaching license area.

• Taught Biology, Physics, and Environmental Studies for 9th-12th grade students eligible for special education• Implemented differentiated instruction in every class to meet individual learning needs • Organized, managed, and lead IEP meetings with administrators, faculty, parents, and other parties involved to develop an IEP for eligible students• Established a classroom environment that is safe and supportive, risk-taking is encouraged, and students feel free to contribute their ideas• Communicated with families to create a partnership around student learning by providing information about the instructional program and the progress of their child(ren)

EDUC 100 - Educational Strategies for Tutoring and Teacher Aiding• Served as a course assistant in an upper-division college course under the School of Education in Educational Strategies for Tutoring and Teacher Aiding• Assisted with the course management of 40+ undergraduate students• Led a discussion group of 12+ undergraduate students in analyzing and developing tutoring strategies for 3rd to 6th graders• Held office hours to respond to students’ inquiries about assignments and projects

Tutor for UCI Undergraduates and Student-Athletes in History, Sociology, Writing, and Statistics• Tutored a diverse group of undergraduates and student-athletes in history, sociology, writing, and statistics• Managed small tutoring groups of up to 4 students and assist with homework, projects, and test preparation • Assisted students with homework, projects, and test preparation• Worked with students to help develop effective study strategies and other skills to improve academic performance• Provided students with positive and constructive feedback• Conducted tutoring online during the COVID-19 pandemic and assisted students as they transitioned into a new mode of learning

EDUC 131 - Educational Technology • Served as a course assistant in an upper-division college course under the School of Education in Educational Technology• Assisted with the course management of 40+ undergraduate students• Graded and provided detailed feedback on weekly assignments and papers

Master'S Degree, Special Education And Teaching

B.A., Sociology & Education Sciences

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society Magna Cum Laude Current GPA: 3.919Sociology Specialization in Diversity.

Minor, History