Veronica Paz Baca

Objective

History educator interested in obtaining a full time employment position that utilizes my passion for
history and social justice in creating a safe and rigorous learning environment that empower all learners.

Education

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach,California.

Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, May 2015

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach, California.

Single Subject Teaching Credential, Credential, May 2017

Professional Licenses

California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential-History/Social Science

License Number: 190247079

North Carolina Professional Educators License

License Number: 1231027

Teaching Experience

History Teacher. TEACH Academy of Technology, Los Angeles, CA, 7th Grade Social Studies
Teacher, August 2017-June 2018.
● 7th Grade Medieval World History Teacher.
● Developing \ curriculum that is state standard and Common Core aligned.
● Collaborating with the 7th grade team in setting student goals/interventions.
● Creating and maintaining rapport with students and parents.

History Teacher, KIPP Durham College Preparatory, Durham, North Carolina, 6th Grade Teacher
July 2018-June 2021.
● 6th Grade Medieval History Teacher.
● Create lesson plans and implement a curriculum that engaged students in inquiry-based activities
that blend target literacy standards with historical investigation.
● Communicating with students and parents about academic goals and behavior expectations.
● Building routines and procedures that promote student learning and instruction.
● Utilizing feedback to increase learning outcomes in the classroom.
● Weekly One-on-one meetings with instructional coach to set weekly goals and observe student
data to check for students mastery or need for reteach.
Social Studies Teacher, Maureen Joy Charter School, Durham, North Carolina, 6th Grade Teacher
June 2021-Present.
● 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher.
● Create lesson plans and curriculum that meets state content standards and is inquiry-based.
● Implement argumentative writing in the classroom through the use of Claim, Evidence and
Reasoning prompts throughout the year.
● Communicating with students and parents about academic goals and behavior expectations.
● Building consistent routines and procedures that promote student learning and instruction and are
aligned with the 6th grade team.
● Weekly One-on-one meetings with instructional coach to set weekly goals and observe student
data to check for students mastery or need for reteach.
● Collaborating with the Social Studies department to plan department vision and goal for the year.

Skills and Interests

I am a native born Spanish speaker and am fluent in writing and speaking in Spanish. In my spare time, I
like to travel, explore museums and outdoors.