Mitchell Guerra
Escondido
Summary
Christian educator with four years of middle school teaching experience in a Classical Christian school environment. Experience teaching Bible, mathematics, and history from creation through ancient history, the Middle Ages, and the Reformation, with Biblical truth not merely sprinkled throughout the subjects, but taught as the necessary foundation for all instruction. Dedicated to the discipleship of students alongside their parents through biblical instruction, character formation, and academics. Skilled in classroom discipleship, curriculum development and synchronization, project-based learning, and instruction with an emphasis on grammar and logic development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Upper Grade Teacher
Escondido Christian Schools
Escondido, CA
08.2022 - Current
- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Bible
- 6th Grade Ancient History, Humanities, Mathematics
- Chapel Coordinator
Security guard/ Front Desk Agent
Golden Door Spa
05.2016 - 01.2021
- (Moved to Germany Jan 2021, returned Feb 2022)
Merchandiser
Gate City Beverage
06.2015 - 05.2016
General Merchandiser
Ralph’s Grocery
07.2008 - 06.2015
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO04-2026
Christian Apologetics - Online
Biola University
La Mirada, CA08-2021
Skills
- Classical Christian education
- Classroom discipleship
- Frequent parent-teacher communication
- Character formation
- Chapel leadership (acoustic guitar / vocals / public speaking)
- In-class discussion and debate
- Daily catechism readings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Subjects taught: Bible, ancient to medieval history, humanities, mathematics
- Curriculum experience: BJU Press: Heritage Studies 6, Logos Press- New Testament Survey, Saxon Math 6
- Synthesized multiple curriculums to maximize learning
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Google Classroom
- FACTS SIS
Timeline
Upper Grade Teacher
Escondido Christian Schools
08.2022 - Current
Security guard/ Front Desk Agent
Golden Door Spa
05.2016 - 01.2021
Merchandiser
Gate City Beverage
06.2015 - 05.2016
General Merchandiser
Ralph’s Grocery
07.2008 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Colorado Christian University
Christian Apologetics - Online
Biola University
Classroom Responsibilities / Accomplishments
- Lead students in daily catechism recitation
- Develop lesson plans and materials from a Biblical worldview (Paideia)
- Cultivate an environment of classroom discipleship
- Encourage academic excellence and character formation
- Regular communication with parents regarding student progress
- Utilization of Google Classroom and FACTS SIS to input grades and track student behavior
- Coordinate 6th to 12th grade chapel by mapping out yearly themes and lecture topics, scheduling guest speakers, leading students through prayer and song.
- Lead students through various yearly projects such as a life-sized Tabernacle replica, Medieval mock trials, and Diet of Worms reenactment.
- Guide students through course-relevant Scripture memorization
- Attend yearly 6th grade earth science camp and 7th grade Catalina marine biology camp