Kimberly Padua Email & Phone Number

Roosevelt Middle School

•Adapt and implement lessons from the pilot NGSS curriculum to better meet the interests and needs of students •Organize and coordinate events for the student body such as dances, field trips, and celebration assemblies •Collaborate with grade level teachers to support the academic and emotional needs of various students •Mentor and support students through community building activities and academic advising during Advisory•Develop and revise summative assessments and performance tasks for the 7th grade NGSS OUSD curriculum

Alameda County

•Taught engaging science lessons to inspire and promote creativity and inquiry amongst children ages 5-12•Promoted and reinforced engineering practices through lessons and builds using circuits, wiring, and K’NEX•Supervised and planned various outdoor activities to promote community building

Roosevelt Middle School And Castlemont High School

• Instructed an 8th grade Physical Science class with 32 students from culturally diverse backgrounds• Encouraged critical thinking and inquiry based learning by developing a liquid density laboratory for students• Demonstrated the ability to effectively manage a classroom with various language and special educational needs• Mentored and cultivated meaningful relationships with a smaller group of 9 students during morning Boost class• Designed and taught lessons which focused on student led constructivist learning and aligned with NGSS Practices• Collaborated with cooperating teacher to design and develop activities which promote critical thinking and analysis• Facilitate academic discussions during Socratic seminars, museum talks, and gallery walks• Integrated work from various disciplines by collaborating with teachers in a professional development setting

Costa Mesa, California

• Facilitated classes which promote self-defense and self-confidence for young adolescent girls• Advised and mentored students in various subjects such as reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics• Publicized Girls Inc. at the Orange County Youth Expo Event• Supervised and prepared for summer camp field trips to the beach

Irvine, Ca

• Instructed students from the UC Irvine Writing Project with Lego Building activities involving motorized kits• Inspired students to learn and develop their own creativity through opportunities to build and design projects• Co-taught classes for 10-12 children from ages 2-4 involving an introduction to Lego building and the alphabet• Represented Bricks 4 Kidz at a Make a Wish Foundation Walk for Wishes Event

Hsa Belmont, Ca

•Worked under the supervision of a Social Worker Supervisor for the Investigation Unit•Performed clerical duties such as assembling folders, preparing documents, and organizing files•Maintained a vehicle log to track the use of the company car for visits with clients and families•Exposed to various opportunities offered to interns including the chance to observe a court case, tour the Maguire Correctional Facility, Youth Services Center, and Forensic Laboratory

San Francisco, Ca

• Tutored children from grades K to 8 in various subjects taught in school such as mathematics and reading• Prepared and developed a customized learning path to address the needs of the individual student• Tracked and discussed the progress of each student with his or her parent• Demonstrated patience and flexibility while explaining difficult concepts to students

Daly City, Ca

• Led a multi-generational team in a nationally recognized one stop career center• Assisted over 400 unemployed workers per month from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds to set goals and find opportunities in a competitive job market• Supported the Job Information Center, conducted workshops, and taught computer classes to inspire and improve job seekers self-esteem • Organized, managed, and facilitated weekly intern meetings to ensure priorities and deadlines were met

Saint Mary'S Medical Center Long Beach, Ca

• Interned at the Medical Surgical, Pediatrics, and Emergency Departments• Assisted in bathing, feeding, and grooming patients • Directed patients and visitors to the appropriate departments • Fundraised for the March of the Dimes

Universiy Of California, Irvine

•Prepared graphite samples for data analysis as instructed by the Lab Technician•Analyzed and identified data involved in radio-carbon dating •Maintained laboratory equipment such as the graphitization line, combustion line, and scales•Performed administrative duties such as ordering and restocking supplies for the laboratory•Promoted to Lab Assistant IV in November 2010

Orange County, California Area

• Provided patients with emotional support by listening and addressing their needs• Prepared packets and paper work for various departments • Discharged patients and left them with a positive view of the hospital • Answered and directed telephone calls

Taft Elementary School, Santa Ana, Ca

• Supervised a group of 20-25 students in an after school program • Tutored children from grades K to 6 with homework assignments• Inspired children in elementary school to pursue higher education • Mentored a diverse group of children from various backgrounds

San Bruno, Ca

• Increased sales by efficiently addressing and fulfilling customers needs• Motivated and trained new employees • Organized stockroom and maintained products on the sales floor • Arranged wall and window displays according to product sales and marketing

Single Subject Teaching Credential Science

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

International Summer School, Physics

Education record

Activities and Societies: California Scholarship Federation, 2005 Girls Frosh Soph Soccer Team, 2006 - 2007 Cross Country, 2007 Badminton.