File - Nathan Bernstein

NATHAN R. BERNSTEIN
739 Canyon Crest Drive • Sierra Madre, CA 91024 • (626) 710-0504 • nathanrbernstein@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
Sonoma State University (SSU)- Rohnert Park, California
GPA 4.0 (24 Units)
Emphasis in Coaching Education
Single Subject Credential Program, Social Studies
Sonoma State University (SSU)- Rohnert Park, California
Bachelors of Arts, History
Sonoma State University (SSU)- Rohnert Park, California
Magma Cum Laude with Distinction
Member of Sonoma State Baseball Team
(Anticipated) May 2016
(Anticipated) May 2015
May 2013
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
§ SB 2042 Credential- Covers CLAD, NCLB, ELD, authorization to teach English Learners. Ability to
teach World History, U.S History, Economics, Geography, and Civics (Anticipated May 2015).
§ Professional experience in advising, supervising, mentoring and developing diverse college students in
leadership positions.
§ Four years experience playing collegiate baseball, and 3 years of coaching experience at the high school
level.
§ Conducted extensive research in Social Studies curriculum theory, with an emphasis on Culturally
Relevant Pedagogy.
EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher
August 2014-Present
Sonoma Valley High School
§ Taught 11th grade U.S History, and 10th grade World History, assisted in AP U.S History.
§ Developed curriculum to align with Common Core and History-Social Science Content Standards.
§ Used a multicultural approach for a diverse population of students.
§ Guided students in developing growth mindset through innovative instructional strategies.
§ Used technology appropriately in the classroom to increase students media literacy skills, and give all
students access to the curriculum in the least restrictive environment.
Residential Assistant Community Coordinator
November 2014- Present
Sonoma State University- Department of Residential Life
§ Supervise and advise 5 Community Service Advisors in community development through weekly staff
meetings, regular one-on-one meetings, and mid-year evaluations.
§ Maintain safe environments by providing on-call emergency and crisis response for a community of
approximately 3,100 students.
§ Manage inappropriate student behavior and promote student growth and development through advising,
counseling, conduct adjudication, and referrals.
§ Support Community Service Advisors in developing social, cultural, and educational activities for their
communities.
Residential Assistant Community Conduct Coordinator
August 2014- October 2014
Sonoma State University- Department of Residential Life
§ Disciplinary officer for residential community.
§ Aid in student development, through daily educational conversations with students.
§ Used restorative justice practices to turn negative actions into positive outcomes.
NATHAN R. BERNSTEIN
739 Canyon Crest Drive • Sierra Madre, CA 91024 • (626) 710-0504 • nathanrbernstein@gmail.com
Sonoma State Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
August 2013-May 2014
Sonoma State University Department of Athletics
§ Male athlete representative on Athletic Advisory Committee (ACC) made up of administrators and
faculty.
§ Worked in leadership role on the baseball team as the SAAC representative.
§ Participated in Ticket to Success, a program designed to promote college to young children in
impoverished communities through the outlet of sports.
Baseball Coach
Summer 2012, 2013, 2014
Pasadena High School- Summer League
§ Worked with high school students during baseball instruction.
§ Used athletics as an outlet for the educational development of a concentrated group of students.
Sonoma State Baseball Camps
§ Worked with children 6-17 as coach, umpire, and administrator.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Sonoma State University
August 2009 – Present
§ Deans List Fall 2009- Spring 2014
§ Alumni Association Scholar Athlete of the Year, 2013 and 2014
§ McQuillen Writing Prize, History Department, 2013
§ All California Collegiate Athletic Association Academic Team, 2013 and 2014
§ Dr. Rand Link Award for Outstanding Leadership, Department of Athletics, 2014
TEACHNOLOGY SKILLS
§ Training to become Google Educator (Anticipated Summer of 2015)
§ Proficient in PowerSchool, Illuminate, Gradebook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
References
Steve Ellison, Student Teacher Supervisor
Sonoma State University
(707)-696-7463, selli44@yahoo.com
Current Supervisor
Barbara Thompson, History Teacher
Sonoma Valley High School
(707)-738-2216 bthompson1@sonomavly.k12.ca.us
Current Mentor Teacher
Dr. Steve Estes, Professor of History
Sonoma State University
(707)-664-2424, steve.estes@sonoma.edu
Former Professor
Julia Rose, Residential Area Coordinator
Sonoma State University, Office of Residential Life
(541)-787-9082, roseju@sonoma.edu
Current Supervisor
Andrew Gibson, History Teacher
Sonoma Valley High School
(707)- 321-0983, agibson@sonomavly.k12.ca.us
Current Mentor Teacher
John Goelz, Head Baseball Coach,
Sonoma State University
(707)-527-2191, goelz@sonoma.edu
Former Coach
Dave Fichman, History Teacher
Sonoma Valley High School
(707)- 292-4055, DFichman@sonomavly.k12.ca.us
Current Mentor Teacher
Nancy Case-Rico, Professor of Education
Sonoma State University
(707)-775-1834, case@sonoma.edu
Former Professor