Luis Guerrero
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated Social Science Educator and Department Chair with expertise in curriculum development and teacher mentorship. Skilled in delivering diverse content across multiple grade levels while implementing data-driven strategies to improve student performance. Cultivates a high-performing school culture through effective leadership and innovative teaching methods.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Science Department Chair / Educator
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory
South Los Angeles
07.2018 - Current
- Department Leadership (2024-Present): Led Social Science faculty in curriculum mapping and professional development, ensuring alignment with rigorous state standards.
- Advanced & Honors Instruction: Facilitate 12th-grade Government and Economics, Advanced Ethnic Studies, and 10th-grade Honors World History.
- New Teacher Mentor (2022-2024): Mentored new educators through high-stakes coaching and instructional scaffolding strategies to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Summer School Administrator (2025): Directed administrative and instructional operations for summer sessions, facilitating increased credit attainment.
- Athletic Coaching (2021-2024): Served as Assistant Baseball Coach, mentoring student-athletes on and off the field.
Student Teacher / Instructional Assistant [ESL]
Serrano Intermediate
Lake Forest
09.2014 - 06.2018
- ESL & ELL Support: Assisted English Language Learners in completing instructional assignments and acquiring language skills, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assessment Compliance: Administered ELPAC assessments and tracked student progress toward English proficiency, ensuring compliance with state requirements.
- Middle School Instruction: Completed student teaching residency, delivering engaging 7th-grade World History and 8th-grade U.S. History curriculum to enhance student understanding.
Infantry Squad Leader (Corporal)
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton
08.2007 - 12.2011
- Supervised and trained squads of 12-15 Marines, enhancing operational effectiveness and fostering professional growth.
- Led training exercises for squad members to enhance combat readiness.
- Coordinated tactical operations during field missions and training environments, ensuring mission success and team cohesion.
- Critical Decision Making: Demonstrated adaptive leadership and critical thinking in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments.
- Supervised maintenance and accountability of weapons and equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
Education
Single Subject Clear Credential - Social Science
CSU Dominguez Hills
Dominguez Hills12-2022
Single Subject Credential - Single Subject Credential
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - History
CSU Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2016
Skills
- Curriculum alignment
- Curriculum development
- Instructional delivery
- Assessment strategies
- Data analysis
- Teacher coaching
- Educational leadership
- Classroom management
- Department collaboration
- Staff training
- Team building
- Innovative thinking
- Athlete development
Timeline
Social Science Department Chair / Educator
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory
07.2018 - Current
Student Teacher / Instructional Assistant [ESL]
Serrano Intermediate
09.2014 - 06.2018
Infantry Squad Leader (Corporal)
United States Marine Corps
08.2007 - 12.2011
Single Subject Clear Credential - Social Science
CSU Dominguez Hills
Single Subject Credential - Single Subject Credential
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - History
CSU Long Beach