T​RUC​ F​ERRER 
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OBJECTIVE 
To develop students in grades K-8 into critical thinkers through social emotional teaching strategies, as well as 
data-driven and differentiated instruction.  
EDUCATION 
California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA    
B.S., Child and Adolescent Development ​(Graduated Magna Cum Laude) Graduated: January 2015 
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization Expires: June 2025 
Chapman University, Orange, CA    
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential ​ (4.0 GPA)  Graduated: June 2017 
​M.A., Educational Studies (​ 4.0 GPA)  Graduated: May 2018 
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 
St. Polycarp Catholic School  
Kindergarten Teacher   August 2018 to June 2020 
● Create and implement data-driven lessons by differentiating curriculum to address the individual learning 
needs of students through small group instruction and one-on-one support  
● Design a positive learning environment that nurtures social emotional and academic needs by utilizing 
culturally responsive teaching strategies 
● Coordinate and direct school plays for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten 
● Incorporate multimedia and kinesthetic activities into the curriculum to meet the different learning 
modalities of students, creating a dynamic and engaging program that supports each student 
● Engage students in developing reading and writing skills through student-led cooking activities 
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher   August 2013 to June 2018 
● Organize field trips, class and school events to build a strong student and faculty community 
● Foster parent involvement in the classroom to engage parents in the development of their child 
● Coordinate and direct school plays for 1st Grade, Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten 
● Build social emotional, interpersonal, and language skills through creative play 
● Produce school wide, age-appropriate art lessons for grades TK through Eighth Grade 
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide August 2012 to June 2013 
● Assist teacher with lesson implementation and classroom management 
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS 
● Buddies Before Bullies Video Contest Winner May 2019 
● OC Top Ten Family Favorites Award Feb. 2019 
● OC Computer Using Educators “Students Engaged in Exploration, Discovery & Scholarship” Grant Jan. 2018   
● City of Stanton Supply Our Schools Grant: flexible seating and kinesthetic learning aides May 2017   
● ESGI (Educational Software for Guiding Instruction) Award  Feb. 2017 
● The Althea B. McLaren Award for the Arts in Child Development  Apr. 2015   
● Dedication to Children, Adolescents and/or Families Award Apr. 2014   
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
● OCCUE Tech Fest Presentor - 2019 
● Blended Learning Boot Camp - 2017 
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND HOBBIES 
● Bilingual in English and Vietnamese  ● Classdojo Mentor 
● Google Suite, Microsoft Office  ● Art and Music 
● Movie Maker 
● Seesaw Ambassador