Christine E.
Quesada
2669 Elm Circle, El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 562-3069 Email: christinequesada@outlook.com
OBJECTIVE - Health & Physical Education Middle School Teacher
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY: To inspire and educate my students to be lifelong healthy and physically active
individuals.
CERTIFICATIONS
Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential Expires 4/1/2022
CSET: California Educator Credentialing Examinations -Passed (All 3) 2015/2016
CBEST California Educator Credentialing Examinations-Passed 2009
CLAD: Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development 2018
EDUCATION
Master of Science – Health, Physical Education & Emporia State University
Recreation Emporia, Kansas – August 2011
California State University of San Marcos
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – Physical Education San Marcos, California – May 2009
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
8th Grade Health & Physical Education Teacber
California Connections Academy California State Wide
February 2019 – Present
9th – 12th Grade Education Specialist
California Virtual Academies California State Wide
April 2017 – January 2019
Implemented age appropriate online Specialized Academic Instruction for a 9th – 12th grade SPED
classroom
Participated in student IEP meetings.
Provided student IEP Goals and Accommodations to GE teachers.
Made many adaptations to meet the needs of various students including: behavior plans, teacher
modeling, repeated instruction
Actively participated in department meetings and staff meetings
9th – 12th Grade Long Term Special Education Substitute California State Wide
California Virtual Academies October 2017 – April 2018
Implemented age appropriate online lesson plans for a 9th – 12th grade SPED classroom
Provided student IEP Goals and Accommodations to GE teachers.
Made many adaptations to meet the needs of various students including: behavior plans, teacher
modeling, repeated instruction
Actively participated in department meetings and staff meetings
Long Term Substitute El Centro, California
Martin Luther King School May – June 2017
Planned and implemented age appropriate lesson plans for a 5th grade classroom
Made many adaptations to meet the needs of various students including: behavior plans, teacher
modeling, repeated instruction
Actively participated in department meetings and staff meetings
Lincoln Elementary School El Centro, California
Planned and implemented age appropriate lesson plans for a 3rd grade classroom April – May2017
Made many adaptations to meet the needs of various students including: behavior plans, teacher
modeling, repeated instruction
Actively participated in department meetings and staff meetings
El Centro, California
Kn – 5th Grade Physical Education Teacher August 2013 – June 2016
Kn – 8th Grade Physical Education Teacher August 2012 – June 2013
Kn – 2nd Grade Physical Education Teacher August 2009 – June 2012
St. Mary’s School
Created and implemented lesson plans in line with California standards as well as standards from the
Catholic Diocese of San Diego.
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Instructed physical education classes for kindergarten through 8 grade with an average of 25 students.
Maintained discipline within the class
Made many adaptations to meet the needs of various students including: behavior plans, teacher modeling,
repeated instruction
Focused on inclusion and participation of all students.
Collaborated with teachers and parents to promote and motivate students on lifelong health and fitness.
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OTHER EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL SKILLS
“Live Your Faith in Color 5K,” Creator and coordinator - 2015 and 2016.
Coordinated St. Mary’s School’s “Live Your Faith in Color 5K” fun run.
Contacted sponsors.
Worked with a budget to buy materials and hire outside entertainment (DJ).
Created and traced the 5K route.
Advertised the fun run.
Organized participants/ runners.
Organized Volunteers.
Social Media Coordinator, August 2014 – June 2016.
Managed St. Mary’s School’s Facebook posts.
Posted latest events on Facebook.
Kept in contact with Alumni.
Advertised upcoming fundraiser events.
Took pictures to post on Facebook.
Yearbook Coordinator August 2015 – June 2016.
Took pictures of major St. Mary’s school events.
Communicated with the yearbook company
Created and organize yearbook pages.
After School Physical Activities Program Coordinator
St. Mary’s School August 2009 – June 2016
Creator and implementer of “Angels at Play” afterschool program which promotes physical activity.
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Provided kindergarten, 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 grade students with physical activities after school.
Organized age appropriate physical activities that range from cooperative games to individual play.
Athletic Director
St. Mary’s School August 2012 – June 2013
Coordinated the afterschool sports practices for volleyball, soccer basketball, softball and track and Field.
Coordinated the afterschool sports games for volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball and track and Field with
other middle schools within our region.
Collaborated with and attended Imperial County Elementary Athletic Association (ICEAA) meetings.
Kept track of students’ eligibility to play in after school sports.
Coached volleyball and softball.
Organized the sports award banquet at the end of the year.
