Jerry Negrete Email & Phone Number

• 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

• 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 and.

Minor, History