{ Mechaela Vardoulakis }

Elementary Educator
Phone Number: (858) 335-5123
Email: missvardoulakis@gmail.com

Profile
I am an enthusiastic and eager future primary educator in pursuit of furthering my
collective knowledge in all areas of childhood development. My curiosity and
passion for teaching young minds, and seeing myself as a life-long learner, is evident with my extensive
background in working with children and volunteering in various classrooms in the state of California. I am
always looking for new ways to differentiate my instruction and learn from my peers, professors, and other
professionals in the field.

Education
Pepperdine University M.A. (Irvine, CA)
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Masters of Arts in Education Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Sonoma State University B.A. (Rohnert Park, CA)

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Jan 2015 Dec 2015

Aug 2010 May 2014

History Major
Cumulative GPA: 3.17

Field Experience & Student Teaching

Taylor Mountain Elementary (Santa Rosa, CA)
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Dixie Kemper

3rd

Grade Class Volunteer/Observer

La Verne Heights Elementary (La Verne, CA)

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Janelle Leopoldo

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Spring 2015

Kathy McKinney Kindergarten Student Teacher

o Hours: Monday Friday 7:45-2:30
o Worked with students in small groups (5-10 students) led my own workshop group
o Acted as a co-teacher, taught lessons to the afternoon class after master teacher modeled
instruction with the morning class.
o Practiced implementing various ELD SIOP Strategies while helping ELL students learn new concepts

Tijeras Creek Elementary (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA)

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Fall 2014 Spring 2015

Grade Volunteer/Observer

Wilson Elementary (Santa Ana, CA)

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Fall 2011- Spring 2013

Dantzscher Kindergarten Volunteer/Observer

Cucamonga Elementary (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)

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Spring 2013

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Fall 2015

Diana Morgan
Grade Class Full Time Student Teacher
o Hours: Monday Friday 7:30-2:30
o Initially started teaching Social Studies and Science in first month of student teaching and eventually
took over all subjects including P.E.
o Learned how to effectively engage and differentiate my instruction to my 36 students with varying
academic levels. I also learned to challenge the six GATE students with more complex lessons and
helped properly scaffold my four RSP students and provide them with the extra support they
needed.

Relevant Work Experience & References

Pump It Up Manager & Party Attendant
April 2013 May 2014
o Childrens Birthday Party Business
o Handled all customer phone calls: party inquiry, scheduling, canceling
o Trained new employees
o Responsible for supervising children in the play area and made sure all parties ran smoothly.
Contact Information: Jan & Rick Fukunaga (Owners)
Phone Number: (707) 481-4166
Principal from Tijeras Creek Elementary
August 2015 December 2015
o Student Teacher at this school for my second phase of student teaching.
Contact Information: Diann Buckingham
Phone Number: (949)433-3189
Nanny for Professional Baseball Players Family
May 2014 October 2014
o Live in Nanny for Two Girls Ages 21 months old and 6 months old
o Cared for the two babies and insured their safety while traveling and at home
o Furthered my knowledge and experience in regards to early childhood development
Contact Information: Jalynne Crawford
Phone Number: (909) 896-2752

Skills
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ELL Authorization
NCLB Compliant
Collaborating
Grade Level & Individual Planning
Organizing
Differentiating Instruction
Utilizing SIOP methods - lessons

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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Integrating Technology when teaching
(iPad, Computer, Multimedia Use)
Detail oriented
Hard work ethic
Service-minded
Compassionate

Professional Development
California Teachers Summit Brandman University (Irvine, CA)

July 2015