Paula Ann Trevino

Helix Charter High School

7323 University Avenue

La Mesa, CA 91941

Phone (619) 644-1940 x394

PATrevi@helixcharter.net

 

 

 

OBJECTIVE: My goals are to be the best teacher possible while motivating students to seek higher educational goals. Through the educational process, it is my hopes to also make high school a positive learning experience.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

I love kids and work my hardest to have high expectations.  High expectations are key to my work ethic.  It is through experiences that I have become more qualified to teach.  Daily, students teach me new information and this challenges me to improve the instruction and experiences I facilitate. 

 

EDUCATION

·       Masters Degree in Education, National University

      La Jolla, California - 1998

·       Bachelors of Arts – Social Science, San Diego State University

      San Diego, California - 1991

·       Associates of Arts – Gen. Educ., Grossmont Community College

      El Cajon, California - 1988

 

EMPLOYMENT

·       1993-Current

           Helix Charter High School - Teacher

Social Studies Department – Teaching assignments have included:  Geography, Honors Geography, Political Science, Economics, Life Management, Sheltered Courses, Reading Academy. 

 

·       1992-1993     

            O’Farrell Community School - Teacher

Cluster substitute teaching Social Studies to sixth grade students.  In this wonderful program, I was able to learn how “team teaching” can be effective in instruction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRAINING/SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT

Items below are some of my professional activities that “stand out” in my mind.  There have been dozens of other committees and activities which I have benefited both professionally and personally.  For a more detailed list, please contact me.

·       Highlander Camp – 1994-1997

·       Quality Teaching - 1994

·       World of Difference – 1994

·       Golden State Exam Reader/Table Leader for Economics/Government – 1994-Current

·       HEFFER – 1994-Current

·       Quantum Learning – 1995

·       Restructuring Committee- 1995-1998

·       GUHSD Resource Teacher – 1996-1998

·       Goals 2000 Conference Presenter – 1997

·       AVID Center Training – 1997

·       Restructuring Committee – Powerful Teaching and Learning Focus Group Leader – 1999-2001

·       Senior Project Co-Coordinator – 1999-2001

·       Helix Budget Committee – 1999 - Current

·       Social Science Department Chair – 1999- Current

·       Senior Project Advisory Committee – 2001- Current

·       HTA – Helix Technology Academy - 2002