Lou Barrios
Alliant Graduate Student
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High Tech Middle Media Arts: High Tech High Point Loma, CA
Math & Science Teacher August 2011–Present
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Worked as an 8th grade Math and Science teacher
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Collaborated with colleagues to create projects that were academically rigorous and engaging
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Worked with middle school job-a-likes to implement a highly scaffolded math program
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Created a web based digital notes system to support students at home
East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy: Aspire Public Schools East Palo Alto, CA
Math & Science Lead Teacher July 2009-June 2011
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Worked as a Math teacher since July of 2009
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Transitioned into Math and Physics Teacher in July of 2010
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Selected as lead teacher in second year based on excellent student growth and leadership skills
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In charge of leading weekly data talks and cycles of inquiry, supporting core of teachers to improve practices according to Aspire Public Schools rubric for distinguished teachers
Teach for America Los Angeles, California Teacher Summer 2009
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Selected from more than 21,000 applicants nationwide to join recent college graduates who commit two years to teach in under-resourced public schools
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Participated in intensive training program to develop the skills and knowledge needed to achieve significant gains in student achievement
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Taught in a summer school program for students in Los Angeles Unified public schools, under the supervision of a faculty of experienced teachers
Fluent in Spanish
C++
Skills
Proficient in Excel
Autocad
Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
iMovie
Graduate School of Education: High Tech High San Diego, CA
Masters Degree in Teacher Leadership 2013-Present
Alliant University San Francisco, CA
Single Subject Credential (Mathematics) June 2011
University of San Diego San Diego, CA
Bachelors of Arts and Science in Mechanical Engineering May 2009
GPA: 3.16
Awards: Dean’s List, Fall 2007, Spring 2007
Activities: NCAA Division I Cross Country, Track and Field Athlete, Resident Assistant
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Education
USD Education Program San Diego, CA
Master Teacher August 2013–Present
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Planned with student teacher to improve teaching pedagogy, student engagement and classroom management
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Held formal and informal observations to give feedback and develop teaching skills throughout the year
Teach For America Alumni Advisory Council San Diego, CA
Alumni Council Member September 2013–Present
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Prepared and planned out what alumni support would look like in San Diego region
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Developed plan to mentor core members in San Diego
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Mentored new core member by giving advice, suggestions and support throughout first year in Teach for America​
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High Tech High Point Loma, CA
Assistant Cross Country & Track Coach November 2011–Present
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Trained, challenged and motivated varsity and junior varsity athletes
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Worked as head coach of middle school team since August of 2012
Khan Academy San Francisco, California
Volunteer: Common Core Curriculum Alignment April 2011–June 2011
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Gave feedback on Khan videos and tutorials
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Worked with existing Khan videos and tutorials to align them with the Common Core standards
Romero Center San Diego, California
Tijuana Spring Breakthrough Retreat Leader December 2009–March 2009
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Prepared the Tijuana Spring Breakthrough immersion trip for 24 students
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Visited various organization in Tijuana, planned the trip through weekly meetings, and led a small group
Joint Clinical Research Centre Gulu, Uganda
HIV/Aids Volunteer December 2008–January 2009
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Worked with a team of students to raise $20,000 to bring a computer lab to Gulu Referral hospital.
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Served in HIV/Aids children ward at Gulu Referral and also assisted doctors at JCRC’s mobile HIV/Aids clinics in smaller towns of Northern Uganda
YMCA San Diego City Heights, California
Sports Coordinator December2007-February 2008
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Head of recruitment, practice, scheduling and all other administrative duties for soccer league
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Handled all league commissioner responsibilities and led weekly parent meetings to improve communication within the community