KRISTIN DARRAH
EDUCATOR
CONTACT
714.322.9454
kristin.darrah@gmail.com
Fountain Valley, CA
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Single Subject Teaching
Credential, SOCIAL
SCIENCE
Supplementary
Authorization, THEATER
EDUCATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
California State University of
Fullerton
Fullerton, CA | In progress
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
THEATER
University of California,
Riverside
Riverside, CA | March 2011
SINGLE SUBJECT TEACHING
CREDENTIAL- SOCIAL SCIENCE
California State University of
Fullerton
Fullerton, CA | January 2016
PROFILE
Enthusiastic teacher who excels in encouraging and maintaining
positive and valuable relationships with all educational cohorts
including parents, students, administrators, and the community.
Significant experience in teaching and tutoring high school students of
diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds
Continues to expand knowledge of most effective practices through
professional development, collaborative practices, and continued
education.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
STUDENT TEACHER | VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
JANUARY 2015 - JANUARY 2016 | SANTA ANA, CA
Taught three (3) classes daily consisting of United States History and
Government to classrooms of up to 39 students in 11th and 12th grade
Developed lessons and instructed 11th and 12th grade students according
to the History-Social Science Content Standards and Common Core
Standards
Enhanced student engagement for learning history and Civics through
maintaining a collaborative learning classroom environment
Observed, planned, taught, assessed, and modified instruction for multi-
cultural classes with many levels of ability.
Implemented effective classroom management strategies
Integrated technology to enhance student learning
Established rapport with students, parents and school staff members
Performed classroom benchmark assessment
Collaborated with teachers within various academic departments
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER | ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT,
HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, GARDEN
GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND SANTA ANA UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT | MARCH 2016 - CURRENT
Implemented the instructional plans prepared by the teacher
Maintained a classroom climate that is conducive to learning
HISTORY TUTOR (IN-CLASS) | VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
JUNE 2012 JUNE 2015 | Santa Ana, CA
Provided extra support to students in World History, Government,
Economics, Advanced Placement World History, and Advanced
Placement and Honors European History
Prepared students for the Advanced Placement History Exam
Collaborated with teachers to enhance student success
Worked effectively with students of diverse learning needs and cultural
backgrounds
Proctored Exams
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EDUCATOR

Qualified to Direct or TEACHING EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

Coach
AVID TUTOR (IN-CLASS) | VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
THEATER JUNE 2011 - JUNE 2015 | Santa Ana, CA
Certified AVID Tutor
AVID Led discussions and encouraged collaborative learning
Worked with students at various levels of proficiency in English,
math, history, and science.
TRACK AND FIELD Helped students achieve an active role in their own learning
(Throwing: Shot put and Discus) Communicated each students progress and areas of concern with
the teacher and students parents
Helped students meet all requirements necessary to attend a four
year college
Prepared students academically and emotionally for a four year
college
Took students on tours of college campuses educating them about
their different college options.

THEATER EXPERIENCE

PRODUCTION CREW | UC RIVERSIDE

SEPTEMBER 2008 APRIL 2011 | Riverside, CA
Worked lights, props, scenery, and costumes for various UC Riverside
productions including; Metamorphosis, The Marriage of Figaro,
Mercury, Mars, and Mayhem, and How I Learned to Drive
Kept and maintained inventory of costumes
Responsible for quick changes and costumes changes during the
performance

PUBLICITY ASSISTANT OF DANCE, MUSIC AND THEATRE | UC

RIVERSIDE
DECEMBER 2010 APRIL 2011 | Riverside, CA
Created posters and flyers of upcoming performances and auditions
using Photoshop and Microsoft programs
Proof read and corrected publicity posters and flyers to be placed
around UC Riversides campus as well as to be sent out to local
newspapers
Organized scheduling of publicity for Dance, Music, and Theatre
productions at UC Riverside

Professional References

An issa Sequeida Ph. D Albert Madrid Kelly Stevens

History Teacher History Teacher
Principal
Valley High School Segerstrom High School
Villa Fundamental Intermediate
562.301.9040 714.705.3644
714.241.6402
albert.madrid.sausd.us kelly.stevens@sausd.us
anissa.sequeida@sausd.us