Jessica Santillan

jsantillan@arizona.edu
Education
Masters of Education in Teaching and Teacher Education, Expected graduation May 2024

● University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

● Certificate: Secondary Education
● Student teaching at Flowing Wells High School through the Teach Arizona Program

Bachelors of Arts in History, May 2023

● University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
● Minors: Sociology & Adolescence, Community, and Education (ACE)
● Certificate: Research Methods in Social Science

Work Experience
Peer-Teaching Assistant. January 2022 - May 2023 (seasonal)
University of Arizona Steward Observatory. Tucson, AZ

● ASTR 170: The Physical Universe for undergraduate students introducing astronomical
concepts.
● Working with 170-200 students in smaller partner groups during class by answering their
questions and guiding them towards a solution.
● Holding weekly supplemental help sessions to provide support for students.
● Working closely with the course professor to develop teaching strategies for student
success.

Summer Enrichment Program Astronomy Teacher. June 2022 (seasonal)

Brophy College Preparatory. Phoenix, AZ

● Teaching astronomical concepts to rising 5th through 8th graders in a classroom setting
of 18-25 students.
● Developed and practiced teaching strategies and classroom management skills by
creating engaging lessons to encourage active learning.
● Creating a learning environment that is safe and welcoming for students.

Substitute Certification PreK-12. Received August 2023

World History Student Teacher. August 2023 - May 2024

Flowing Wells High School. Tucson, AZ

● Observing 2 classes of 30-36 students with their teacher of record, attending meetings
and collaborating on lessons with a gradual release of responsibilities.
● Positive and regular interactions with students mentor teacher, social studies
department, and administrators.
● Created an appropriate learning environment with clearly established norms,
procedures, and supportive interactions.
● Planned and implemented lessons that incorporated critical thinking, appropriate
sequencing, accommodations for all learners, state standards, and varied instructional
strategies.