Tia Ignoffo
Credential: Single Subject Science Biology, Single Subject Earth Science and Single Subject Health, Multiple Subject Credential, 2042 with CLAD
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Experience
9th – 12th Biology/ Integrated Science; Intervention Teacher, PBIS coordinator, School Safety Committee lead, WASC Coordinator, SAIL Team, Textbook adoption com - Trabuco Hills High School
(2009)
7th Grade and 8th Grade Science Teacher/ Health Teacher; Department Chair, Curriculum lead, ICE Character Education Lead - Los Alisos Intermediate School - Mission Viejo, Ca
(2006 - 2009)
Taught science via hands on learning, realia, GLAD/ SDAIE strategies, discussion and technology.
- Wrote CTAP grant and various other grants totaling $12,000
7th Grade Life Science/ Health Teacher; Technology lead and curriculum lead at school - Nicolas Junior High School - Fullerton Ca
(2004 - 2006)
Taught science via hands on learning, realia, GLAD/ SDAIE strategies, discussion and technology. Each student equipped with a laptop, student products include web quests, web scavengerhunts, I movies, Keynote presentations, research, and virtual dissections. Differentiated instruction for special needs and EL students. Coached Science Olympiad participated in staff meetings, curriculum development, technology implementation, parent, and IEP conferences.
- Wrote and funded $5000 in grants for the 7th grade science department
Student Teacher, Second Grade - Canyon Vista Elementary School - Aliso Viejo, CA
(2004 - 2004)
Taught TLC scaffold Reading and Language Arts, integrated and cooperative learning Social Studies and Literature units. Used manipulatives in Math lessons, taught integrated Music and Art lessons, and used various assessments to gage student learning. Used ELD and GLAD strategies and modified for GATE and Special Needs in all lessons taught. Participated in Staff meetings, parent and IEP conferences.
Student Teacher, Sixth Grade Middle School Math and Science - Las Flores Middle School - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
(2003 - 2003)
Created Math lessons using manipulatives and GLAD strategies, taught Science via hands on learning and discussion. Used real world experiences, prior knowledge and realia to help students make connections. Used a Science portfolio for assessment. Integrated Language Arts in to the Science and Math curriculum. Taught cooperative group P.E., Health and Art lessons. Participated in 504, IEP and parent conferences.
Volunteer, First Grade and Fourth Grade - Chaparral Elementary School - Mission Viejo, CA
(2003 - 2003)
Led small group reading activities and morning warm-up. Assisted teacher with read aloud activities, transitions and independent instruction.
Facilitated after school physical activities and homework help - TLC After School Program, Lomerina Elementary School - Laguna Hills, CA
(1996 - 1998)
Daycare for Infants to Kindergarten age children - St. Mathew’s Catholic Church, Day Care - Laguna Hills, CA
(1992 - 1994)
Education
Master’s degree - Biology - Western Governors University, Utah (2016-08 - 2018-06)
Multiple Subject Credential Program - California State University, Fullerton (2003-08 - 2004-05)
B.A. - Liberal Studies - California State University, Fullerton (2001-01 - 2003-05)
