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