Teacher
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Teacher

Michael G. Mason
ELA Instructor
Educator seeking opportunities with a career path of English Language instruction.

Michael G. Mason
1702 N. Verdugo Rd. #1
Glendale, CA 91208
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Skills

Strong command of the English language in reading, writing, and speech; Proficient with computer applications; Effective interpersonal communicator and productive team member; Conflict resolution; Classroom Management; Socio-Emotional Learning techniques; Lesson and Unit Planning as well as execution; Capacity to engage in creative expression in a variety of applications
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Experience

Leichtman-Levine Family Foundation School for Environmental Science and Technology / ELA Teacher
August 2019 - Present, Los Angeles, CA
I teach Intro and Honors 9th grade ELA, serving a community of traditionally underserved students. I work closely with students that have a range of skill levels and consistently develop differentiated curriculum covering a variety of diverse texts. I place special emphasis on Socio-Emotional Learning as the students we serve come from sometimes challenging backgrounds. I reliably assess student writings and projects according to detailed rubrics while closely following CCSS ELA and ELD standards.

Herbert Hoover High School / Student Teacher
January 2019 - June 2019, Glendale, CA
Taught three sections of Honors 10th grade English while working closely with a veteran teacher, Mr. Brian Crosby. Developed unit plans for: To Kill a Mockingbird, Julius Caesar, Night, and in-depth poetry analysis. Assessing student writings and projects according to rubrics modelled after provided materials.

Pacoima Middle School / Student Teacher
August 2018 - December 2018, Pacoima, CA
I taught 7th grade English while working closely with a veteran teacher, Ms. Jacqueline Hartt. Developed and taught daily lessons relating to reading and writing comprehension, short story analysis, and narrative writing.

Glendale Community College / Tutor
September 2015 - December 2016, Glendale, CA
Worked directly with students of GCC to provide writing techniques and skills, establishing them on a path towards success. Worked with a variety of students including incoming freshman, older returning students, english language learners, and others.
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Education

California State University Northridge / Bachelor�s
January 2017 - Graduated May 2019, Northridge, CA
Maintained a consistent 4.0 GPA, Magna Cum Laude recognition
Studied in the Junior Year Integrated Degree and Credential Program (JYI)
Single Subject Secondary Education Credential / English Major
Glendale Community College / Associate�s Degree
September 2014 - December 2016, Glendale, CA
Maintained a consistent 4.0 GPA
Majored in English
Sonoma State University
September 2004 - June 2005, Rohnert Park, CA
Maintained a 3.08 GPA
Majored in Psychology
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Awards


Dean's List (01/2017 � 05/2017)
California State University Northridge Spring 2017

Dean's List (08/2017 � 12/2017)
California State University Northridge Fall 2017

Dean's List (01/2018 � 05/2018)
California State University Northridge Spring 2018

Linda Nichols Joseph Award (01/2018 � 05/2018)
California State University Northridge - Academic Scholarship

Dean's List (08/2018 � 12/2018)
California State University Northridge Fall 2018



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References

Brian Crosby / Honors English 10 and Journalism Instructor
Cooperating Teacher - Herbert Hoover High School
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Andrew King / Leichtman-Levine Family Foundation School for Environmental Science and Technology
Principal - LL-ESAT HS
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Dr. Jennifer Wolfe / Professor of Education
Teaching Mentor - California State University Northridge
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