JOEL BERNSTEIN

(C) 714-717-3517 | jobernstein@calca.connectionsacademy.org | 9715 Bickley Drive, Huntington

Beach, CA 92646

SUMMARY
To fulfill my teaching responsibilities and approach each day with enthusiasm so I may utilize my
skills, enthusiasm, and passion for education while also improving educational outcomes for
students.

SKILLS
 Quick learner  Excellent communication
 Excellent with kids  Computer proficient

EXPERIENCE
Teacher, California Connections Academy, February 2019-Current
San Juan Capistrano, CA
 Online World History teacher
 Modeled lesson planning strategies and classroom management techniques to student
teachers.
 Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated
feedback.
 Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
 Observed and assessed student performance, keeping thorough records of progress.
 Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
 Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-
teacher conferences.
 Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and increase participation for
comprehensive and long-term student success.

Teacher, Edison High School, August 2016-June 2017

 Taught United States and World history class
 -Created lesson plans, quizzes, tests, projects, and assignments
 -Communicated with students and parents on a daily basis through emails, phone calls, as well
as utilizing Aeries and Canvas
 -Incorporated a variety of technology and resources in my teaching, Knovio, Kahoot!, Google
Docs
 Completed first year of Induction (BTSA).
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Science
California State University, Long Beach CA 2016

Bachelor of Arts
History, California State University - Long Beach, Long Beach CA United States 2011

Associate of Arts Degree

Golden West College, Huntington Beach CA 2007

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Assistant Coach, Varsity Baseball
Huntington Beach High School
2008 - Present
 Used instructional strategies to coach students, help improve skills and athletic ability
 Motivated players to be leaders and exceptional student-athletes, on and off the field

HB Oilers Baseball Club

2012-Present
 President of nonprofit 7th/8th baseball teams
 Organize summer camps, tryouts, practices, and schedule games for both teams
 Create practice plans utilizing time and field use efficiently
 Incorporate speed and core training
 Numbers at tryouts have grown every year
 95% success rate of 8th grade team making a high school freshmen team last season

Assistant Coach, Varsity Girls Golf

Ocean View High School
2017-Present
 Presented the rules and values of the game in a fun and competitive manner
 Motivated and managed our girls on match days
 Instilled pride in themselves and their school

REFERENCES
Available upon request.