Laura Ann Pacos

3605 Forest Gate Circle  Malibu, CA 90265  lpayke@aol.com My website QR

EDUCATION code
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 2015 – 2019
B.A. in Liberal Arts, Minor in Spanish | GPA 3.85 | Magna Cum Laude 2019
 SB2042 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization and Added Authorization in
Spanish
 Honors: Golden Key Honor Society
 Activities: Campus Ministry, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
 Relevant Coursework: Human Development, Literacy in the 21st Century, Foundations of Elementary Mathematics
I, Advanced Grammar and Composition (Spanish), Spanish Phonetics and Conversation, Basic Translation (Spanish),
Public Speaking and Rhetorical Analysis
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lang Ranch Elementary School, Thousand Oaks, CA- Student Teacher (Kindergarten) Spring 2019
 Completed full-time student teaching (15 weeks)
 Co-taught with Master Teacher, sharing all teaching responsibilities
 Supported small group work in math and ELA
 Attended staff and team meetings and a professional development workshop
Glenwood Elementary School, Thousand Oaks, CA- Student Teacher (2nd Grade) Fall 2018
 Completed part-time student teaching (160 hours)
 Taught science, language arts, math, art, and history lessons
 Supported small group work in math and ELA
 Set up bulletin boards, graded assessments, and attended parent-teacher conferences
WORK EXPERIENCE
Youth Camp, Idyllwild, CA Summer 2018
Counselor
 Led a cabin of five 5th and 6th grade girls for a week at camp
 Created an engaging camp experience by attending activities with campers and providing support and guidance

HOPE Worldwide, Philippines Summer 2017

Volunteer
 Generated relationships with the children at the Laguna Center of HOPE
 Visited the Baseco Center of HOPE and served lunch to the young students
 Renovated a home in the Laguna community that needed repairs
Juan Cabrillo Elementary, Malibu, CA Summer 2017
Volunteer
 Assisted in the set-up and execution of Open House Night
 Created a video capturing moments of the school year for Open House
 Guided and encouraged students in academic activities, including arts and crafts
Pepperdine Family Camp, Malibu, CA Summer 2016
Camp Leader – Kids Camp Team
 Served as a primary point of contact for Pepperdine University and Pepperdine Family Camp, creating a welcoming
and safe environment for 200+ attendees, adults and children
 Provided exceptional customer service and engagement, leading to a 96% guest satisfaction Net Promoter Score
 Planned and organized interactive events and activities for children of various ages while ensuring a safe and friendly
environment
SKILLS
Language
 Spanish: Proficient and working towards fluency in reading, writing, and speaking
Computer
 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, SMART Notebook
Other
 CPR/First Aid Certified