Patricia Y.

Cardenas
213 E. Russell St ​· ​Azusa, CA 91702
patricia.y.cardenas@gmail.com ​· ​626 825 6992
CREDENTIAL
Preliminary Credential Single Subject-Spanish August 2017-September 2022

EXAMINATIONS
CBEST September 2015
CSET Spanish Subtest I-III for Single Subject Credential
World Languages Subtest IV and Spanish Subtest V for Bilingual Authorization

EDUCATION
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA 91711
Master of Arts in Education August 2017

Amherst College
Amherst, MA 01002
Bachelor of Arts cum Laude May 2014
Majors: Spanish and Theater & Dance
Five College Certificate in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies

Institute for the International Education of Students

Salamanca, Spain September 2012-December 2012

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
California School of the Arts-San Gabriel Valley ​| Duarte, CA
Teacher August 2018-Present
Developed curriculum for Spanish I and Spanish II
Managed social media pages to connect with students

The School of Arts and Enterprise ​| Pomona, CA

Teacher August 2016-June 2018
Advocated for the addition of Spanish for Spanish Speakers sections
Developed curriculum for Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, and AP Spanish Language
Built positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds
Managed social media pages to connect with students
EL Coordinator ​August 2017-June 2018
Tracked EL and RFEP students’ academic progress
Met with EL and RFEP students for academic and socio-emotional needs
Collaborated with content area teachers to establish best practices for EL and RFEP students
Reclassified English Learner Students
ASB Advisor ​August 2017-June 2018
Co-taught ASB course
Developed lessons with a focus on leadership skills
Promoted individual and group work

Azusa High Academy of the Performing Arts Drama Club​​| Azusa High School |Azusa, CA
Assistant Director September 2015-December 2015
Directed scenes of an adaption of Charles Dickens’ ​A Christmas Carol
Mentored high school students on topics, such as college readiness and self-advocacy
YMCA Mission Valley Y Summerbridge San Diego ​| La Jolla High School​ ​| La Jolla, CA
Teacher ​June 2015-July 2015
Developed daily lesson plans for 6th grade English Language Arts and Leadership classes
Taught 6th grade English Language Arts, Leadership, and Acting elective
Collaborated with peers to organize field trips

Academia Wonderland​​ | Villamayor, Salamanca, Spain

English Tutor ​October 2014-May 2015
Taught individualized English classes to students aged 4-12
Conducted classes entirely in Target Language, English

Spanish Ministry of Education​​ |​ ​CEIP Miguel Hernández | Santa Marta de Tormes, Salamanca, Spain
North American Language and Culture Assistant ​October 2014-June​ ​2015
Provided additional classroom support in English language courses
Introduced American customs and traditions through bi-weekly presentations

Enchanted Circle Theater ​| Peck Full Service Community School | Holyoke, MA June 2013-July 2013
Acting Shakespeare Intern
Assisted with the logistical and creative aspects of a middle school adaptation of William Shakespeare’s ​The Tempest
Facilitated communication between Enchanted Circle Theater and Connections After-School Program

California Mini-Corps ​| Lee Elementary School |Azusa, CA

Indoor Migrant Program Teacher Assistant J​ uly 2011
Provided Algebra tutoring to migrant students
Translated mathematical instruction from English to Spanish

WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES

Multicultural Education Conference in Anaheim​| Anaheim, CA August 2017
Integrated ELD with SDAIE Strategies for Content Area Teachers​| Los Angeles County Office of Education​ ​| October 2017
AP Workshop|​ Segerstrom High School​ ​| Santa Ana, CA March 2018
 
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Teacher Education​​| Claremont Graduate University​ ​| Claremont, CA
Guest speaker EDUC 320
Spoke to candidates about developing literacy in World Language classrooms

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

SKILLS: ​proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive, fluent in Spanish, basic German
INTERESTS: ​Spanish, Latin American, and Latinx literature, arts integration,