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Joseph Nguyen-Dong
Energetic and enthusiastic individual ready to pique the interest of students in the field of
Mathematics by engaging them in an interactive and hands-on learning experience.

Professional Experience
Buena Park High School Aug 2018 – Present
Math Teacher (AP Statistics, Prob & Stats, & AGA) Buena Park, CA
• Collaborate with other teachers to revise school wide grading structure
• Develop partial credit structure/system to mitigate student achievement drop off
• School Site Council: Oversee expenditures at the site level
• Additional experience and responsibility are identical to Bolsa Grande (below)
Assistant Football Coach
• Analyze student data and provide insight into student athlete scholastic achievement
• Coordinate and facilitate practices for all levels
• Train and teach players with highly differing levels of experience in the weight room
and on the field
Bolsa Grande High School Aug 2017 – Jun 2018
Math Teacher (Student Teacher) Garden Grove, CA
• Collaborate with other teachers to create assessments and activities
• Develop lesson plans, activities, and manipulatives to teach a variety of different
learners while addressing CCSS & CCSSMP
• Utilize and integrate technology when appropriate
• Encourage academic discourse and incorporate opportunities for ELs
• Accommodate and assist students with special needs
• Assess students both formally and informally
• Foster collaboration and citizenship
• Tutor students after school weekly, lunch daily
• Reflect with mentor and plan appropriate next steps in instruction
Algebra 1 Credit Recovery Instructor Feb – Jun 2018
• Develop lesson plans, activities, and assessments independently
• Collaborate with other teachers to identify student needs
• Assess students’ progress and adjust points of emphasis to address fluctuating needs
• Emphasize strategies to be successful in the school setting
• Provide additional support to address student needs
• Motivate and press students to succeed

Education
California State University, Fullerton July 2019 – May 2021
• Master of Science, Education (Secondary) Aug 2012 – May 2018
o Distinguished Graduate – Overall GPA: 3.95
• Cleared Single Subject Teaching Credential: Mathematics
• Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics (Teaching Mathematics)
o Graduated with Honors - Cum Laude – Overall GPA: 3.51
Additional Skills and Experience
La Quinta High School May 2014 – Dec 2015
Assistant Football Coach Westminster, CA
• Coordinate and facilitate practices for all levels
• Organize team activities on- and off-campus for all levels
• Train and teach players with highly differing levels of experience in the weight room
and on the field
• Collaborate with coaches and teachers to ensure academic and athletic goals are met
• Emphasize accountability on and off the field

Additional Skills and Experience (Continued)

Disneyland Resort Jul 2015 – Aug 2018
Attractions Host Anaheim, CA
• Maintain the highest level of safety, cleanliness in the work area
• Operate attractions in accordance with an operating guide
• Direct large numbers of guests
• Address and resolve guest issues and concerns

Snow Monster Jul 2012 – May 2013

Supervisor Westminster, CA
• Lead team members to maximize company output
• Onboard team members and teach operations
• Maintain quality of the products and the store
• Address and resolve guest issues and concerns

References
Loan Wu Steven Navarro
Assistant Principal Freshman Football Head Coach, Biology Teacher
Bolsa Grande High School La Quinta High School
9401 Westminster Avenue 10372 McFadden Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92844 Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 663 – 6424 (714) 791 – 8350
LWu@ggusd.us SNavarro1@ggusd.us

Clarissa Fajardo Barbara Post

Master Teacher Supervisor
Bolsa Grande High School California State University, Fullerton
9401 Westminster Avenue 800 N State College Blvd
Garden Grove, CA 92844 Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 663 – 6424 (714) 307 – 4306
CFajardo@ggusd.us BPost@fullerton.edu