Tori Kessel

4918 Conejo Rd Fallbrook, California 92028 760.518.9399

vkessel@westmont.edu
EDUCATION
Westmont College, Santa Barbara CA
Multiple Subject Preliminary California Teaching Credential (anticipated)
June 2015
Single Subject, Math, Preliminary California Teacher Credential (anticipated)
June 2015
B.A.: Liberal Studies, Hispanic Studies Concentration , Spanish Minor
May 2014
Magna Cum Laude; Grade Point Average: 3.85
Liberal Studies Outstanding Graduate of 2014
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society for Achievement and Character
February 2014
Spain Study Abroad: Full Immersion Spanish
Spring semester 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, 5th Grade, Monroe Elementary School, Santa Barbara, CA
Spring 2015
Planned and implement lessons in all content areas aligned to Common Core State Standard
Attended professional development for CCSS, current ELD standards, and Smarter Balance
Completed over 20 full days of takeover, implementing routines, management, and curriculum
Pre-Professional
1st Grade, Hope Elementary School, Santa Barbara, CA
Fall 2014
nd
2 Grade, Adelante Bilingual Charter School, Santa Barbara, CA
Spring 2014
th
5 Grade, Adelante Bilingual Charter School, Santa Barbara, CA
Fall 2012
th
7 Grade (Math 7 and 7+), Goleta Valley Jr. High School, Goleta, CA
Fall 2014
For all the above:
Planned and taught whole-class language arts and math lessons aligned to CCSS
Managed, instructed, and monitored students
Collaborated with cooperating teacher to plan and teach lessons
Led individualized small groups during rotations
Art Teacher at Day Camps, Art Venture/Abrakadoodle Art Programs, Fallbrook, CA
Summers 2011-14
rd
Preschool-3 Grade
Taught week long art classes to approximately 15-25 children Pre K- 3rd Grade
Planned and prepared daily lessons and activities around a central art theme and skill
Managed class and developed routines, discipline, and intervention strategies to respond to
student behavior, needs, interests, skills, and levels
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Resident Assistant, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
Fall 2012-Spring 2014
Counseled, facilitated conflict reconciliation, and enforced policy
Initiated, planned, and managed events for freshmen residence hall residents
Camp Counselor and Lifeguard, Black Lake Bible Camp, Olympia, Washington
Summer 2013
Music Teacher Assistant Cold Springs Elementary School, Santa Barbara, CA
2010- 2012
Sunday School Teacher in First/Second Grade Class, Santa Barbara Community Church
2013-2014