PRIYA PATEL

patel.priya3632@gmail.com

Education
University of California, Irvine
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (SB 2042)
 English Language Learner Authorization (AB1059)
Master of Arts, Teaching November 2017
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology September 2009- June 2014

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher – 2 nd Grade April 2017 – June 2017
 Executed math lessons that incorporated Cognitive Guided Instruction to deepen mathematical
reasoning through rich tasks
 Facilitated classroom discussions around expected social behaviors by communicating rules and
norms
 Guided students through science lessons that were aligned with the Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS)
 Collaborated with 2 ND grade level team to plan social studies lessons aligned with the California
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) weekly
 Instructed art lessons that incorporated mathematical concepts and new vocabulary

Student Teacher – 4 th & 5 th Grade Combination Class August 2016 – April 2017
 Accommodated English Language Learners by incorporating vocabulary and modeling the task
 Planned physical education lessons according to the Califor nia Common Core State Standards
 Actively participated in IEP meetings to evaluate student development
 Utilized technology to assess students’ understanding of math and English Language Arts
 Developed a system of reading groups according to students’ needs
 Implemented methods to encourage students to participate in classroom discussions such as Talk
Moves
 Introduced rich tasks to students to deepen their understanding of math

Work Experience
Behavior Instructor, California Psychcare October 2014- June 2016
 Provided behavior management through intensive Applied Behavioral Analysis to children and
young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities
 Facilitated new programs and determined mastery level achievement
 Implemented programs based on individual consumer and guide them to advanc e
 Collect and analyze data by trial base
 Composed daily notes with summary of collected data and success rate of each session
 Assisted consumers in achieving program goals through communication with program
coordinators and parents of consumers
Skills
 Experience with math programs such as Go Math!, Bridges, Engage NY, and Math Expressions
 Familiarized with STEM programs such as Project Lead the Way
 Utilized the usage of Chromebooks according to their respective grade levels
 Designed formative and summative assessments on Google Classroom
 Incorporated the usage of online platforms such as Kahoot! Spelling City, ST Math, FactsWise, and Voki