Mariana Hedges
El Cajon
Summary
Dynamic educator with over 30 years of experience in the San Diego Unified School District, specializing in Social Studies and Spanish. Expert in differentiated instruction and classroom management, fostering engaging learning environments for diverse student populations. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students and parents, enhancing academic success and collaboration.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
01.1994 - 05.2025
- Taught at: Point Loma High School (2009-2025), Crawford High School (1996-2009), Memorial Academy (1994-1996)
- Subjects taught: Social Studies (World History, AP World History, US History, Government and Economics), Spanish and AVID
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials for diverse learning environments.
- Utilized technology tools to facilitate interactive learning sessions and track student progress.
- Supported classroom management and established positive relationships with students and parents.
- Implemented educational activities to engage students and foster collaborative learning experiences.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs and learning styles.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
National University
San Diego, CA07-2000
BCLAD Single Subject Teaching Credential - Secondary Education
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-1994
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-1993
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Fluent in Spanish
- Engaging with multilingual student populations
Timeline
Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
01.1994 - 05.2025
Master of Science - Educational Administration
National University
BCLAD Single Subject Teaching Credential - Secondary Education
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Diego State University
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