Paige Greif
(949) 939-6543 • paigegreif@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
Master of the Arts in Teaching August 2020
Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Science - Psychology Supplemental Authorization June 2020
Chapman University, Attallah College of Educational Studies - Orange, CA
Dean’s Scholarship (2019) - $7,000
Bachelor of the Arts in Psychology, Sociology Minor May 2018
Chapman University, Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences - Orange, CA
Magna Cum Laude (2018)
Departmental Honors - Psychology (2018)
Presidential Scholarship (2014-2018) - $27,000 annually – High School GPA/Test Scores
Provost’s List (2017-2018)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Psychology Teacher (9-12) August 2020 – Present
California Connections Academy – San Juan Capistrano, CA
● Provide support for students in an independent study model, including engaging and interactive weekly LiveLessons
● Maintains weekly communication with homeroom students, as well as parents/caretakers
● Monitors student progress toward learning goals using escalation system of alarm
● Assess students’ learning both formally and informally, using various means (e.g., quizzes, polls, exit tickets)
Substitute Teaching (K-12) November 2019 – June 2020
Saddleback Valley Unified School District – Mission Viejo, CA
● Facilitate productive independent/group work by ensuring students are on task and prepared to learn
● Tailor instruction to meet the needs of various students, while implementing time management techniques to ensure completion
● Integrate hands-on activities and academic technologies to ensure engagement with, and access to, content
● Assess students’ learning both formally and informally, using various means (e.g., monitoring, quizzes, and exit tickets)
Substitute Teaching October 2019 – June 2020
Huntington Beach Union High School District – Huntington Beach, CA
● Tailor instruction to meet the needs of various students, while implementing time management techniques to ensure completion
● Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students by using UDL principles and providing multiple means of expression
● Assess students’ learning both formally and informally, using various means such as monitoring, quizzes, and exit tickets
Student Teaching (Grades 7-8/World History, U.S. History, PAL) September 2019 – May 2020
Serrano Intermediate School – Lake Forest, CA
● Ensure access to curriculum for all students by incorporating UDL principles, as well as knowledge of the strengths and needs of
students designated as GATE, or with IEP/504 plans
● Engage in short- and long-term planning to design supported curriculum that is engaging, relevant, and aligned with the
appropriate standards
● Plan and implement mindfulness intervention aimed at reducing stress and improving coping strategies among students
● Effectively manage classroom of up to 34 students using PBIS techniques, leading to a 10% reduction in office referrals
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Reading and Writing Tutoring February 2019 – May 2019
Chapman University’s Kathleen Muth Reading Center – Orange, CA
● Guided one 7th grade student for 16 weeks to make one grade level reading growth through varied instructional strategies (e.g.,
DRTA, close read, K-W-L, etc.)
● Assessed student formatively and summatively using IRI, USI, San Diego Quick, and MRQ to inform and monitor progress
toward individualized learning goals
● Supported the enhancement of student’s confidence in his own reading and writing abilities as evidenced by newfound
participation in classroom discussions, as reported by student’s teacher
ORGANIZATIONS | CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS | TRAININGS
● Psi Chi International ● CPR/First Aid/AED- (2019) ● Protecting Children From Sexual Misconduct (2020)
Honor Society ● Microsoft Office ● Positive Behavior Support Intervention (PBIS) class
● Association for ● Google Suite (2019)
Psychological ● Familiarity with AERIES ● CA Preventing Workplace Harassment Training (2019)
Science (APS) ● Languages: Spanish (Intermediate), ● Bloodborne Pathogens Training (2020)
● CalCA AB/AR Team Italian (Advanced) ● Mandated Reporter Training (2020)
