TESSA DAVIDSON
29 Calle Aragon Unit S Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (949) 363-3642 tdavids215@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Education (Math Concentration) May 2014
Awards
Graduate Cum Laude
Deans List, Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Clarence Santo Memorial Scholarship
Marjory Vanier Scholarship
CERTIFICATION
SB 2042 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential January 2015
EL Authorization
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
YMCA of Orange County, Aliso Viejo, CA 2012 - present
Kindergarten-Plus Teacher 2015 - present
Created and implemented curriculum in line with California state standards and CCSS
Provided supervision and set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcement
Assisted with training and evaluation of staff
Maintained communication with parents/guardians and school representatives
Demonstrated and taught the character development values
Associate Teacher II and Assistant Teacher, YMCA Summer Program 2012 - 2014
MG Education, Wenzhou, China February - August 2016
English Teacher
Developed curriculum for grades K through 9 and adult English language classes
Delivered curriculum with energy and enthusiasm, using immersive learning techniques in
combination with formal exercises
Communicated with learners in an engaging, age-appropriate way, ensuring that language learning
was both effective and fun
Measured progress and education results through the delivery of formal and informal assessments
Partnered closely with Teaching Assistants to maintain strong relationships with parents, ensuring
high level of program engagement, by communicating both in person and through the online portal
Farragut Elementary School, Culver City, CA October December 2014
Student Teacher Fourth Grade, all subjects
Kentwood Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA August October 2014
Student Teacher First Grade, all subjects
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Classroom Observation - Observation in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms, Los Angeles
and Culver City area schools
Art Teacher - Under ARTsmart program, implemented art curriculum in elementary schools in
accordance with CA state standards
Afterschool Tutor / Reading Instructor - Tutored elementary students who were below grade level
and ELLs in reading; tutored middle school through college age students in math