Adam Edwards

2075 E 3rd St. Apt. R

Long Beach, CA 90814
562.208.7024
adamedwards967@gmail.com
http://adamedwards967.weebly.com/

OBJECTIVE: To acquire a position that will expand my experiences, build upon my

passions and allow me to give back to the community.

SUMMARY:
CA Teachers Credential
Teaching Experience Chemistry, Earth Science, Science 8
BA in African & African American Social Studies
Music instructing experience
Nonprofit experience

EDUCATION:
California Teacher's Credential, June 2014
Vanguard University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts in African & African American Social Studies, Dec. 2009
California State University, Long Beach
Graduated with an overall GPA of 3.1 on a 4.0 scale
Graduated with a major GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, Deans List for Scholastic
Achievement
Alumni, New England Conservatory of Music 2005-2006
Music Scholarship- Jazz Trombone

CREDENTIAL WORK:
CBEST: January 12th, 2013
CSET Chemistry: December 2nd, 2013
CSET General Science: December 2nd, 2013
CA TEACHERS CREDENTIAL: SB 2042 Single Subject- Science: Chemistry with
English Learner authorization equivalent to CLAD- June 13th, 2014
CPR/AED Certification: May 7th, 2014

EXPERIENCE:
Credentialed Science Teacher, Avalon School LBUSD July 2014-present
Courses taught: Chemistry, Science 8th Physical Science, Earth Science, Science 7th
Life Science
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order
among students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying
needs and interests.
Creating Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of
 substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo.
This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production
techniques, and disposal methods.
Proficient with Synergy, School Loop, Aesop, Google Drive, Linoit, Quizizz,
cK-12, Twitter, Todays Meet, YouTube, etc.
Internship: California Against Slavery, January 2010August 2010
Responsibilities: Organizing teams in Los Angeles County to gather
petitioned signatures.
Skills acquired: Public speaking, motivating involvement, raising awareness

Americorps Member: Neighborhood Development June 2010-December 2011

Responsibilities: Coordinated community development work in an under-
resourced neighborhood by interviewing residents, planning community events,
convening neighbors, supporting local leaders, teaching ESL classes, and
mentoring youth.
Skills acquired: Asset Based Community Development practices, event
planning, goal setting and initiative, ability to mentor youth successfully.

Community Garden & Good Soil Farms Founder/Developer: April 2011- August
2012
Responsibilities: Coordinated task force, organized business and logistical
plans, organized gardening efforts, publicized community garden, maintained
business and community relationships.
Skills acquired: Business planning, marketing, garden/horticulture expertise
Within its first year, 9 plots were maintained by community members
and Good Soil farms began selling produce to local businesses.

Whole Foods Market Long Beach, Bakery/Specialty/Meat/Prepared Foods Team

Member: February 2012 - February 2013
Responsibilities: Successfully opening and closing the coffee/juice bar
and bakery department, filing temperature logs and tracking spoilage,
ordering vegetables, sampling products and customer service.
Skills acquired: Customer service, time management, kitchen skills,
marketing

Dolphin Marine and Yacht Sales & Scuba-Duba Diver, December 2012-September
2013
Responsibilities: Inspecting and cleaning yacht hulls, outboards,
outdrives, and propellers; zinc replacement for all clients.
Skills acquired: Proficiency in working underwater, operating motorized
boats, filing paperwork, safety.

Private Music Lesson Instructor, Trombone-Trumpet-Bass/Guitar: June 2006 -

present
Weekly lessons for thirty-nine total students
Responsibilities: scheduling weekly lessons, meeting with students,
 encouraging at home study and revealing the advantages of good practice.
Skills acquired: proficiency in rhythm, music notation, and music
theory. Ability to communicate and teach students with a variety of skill
levels and capabilities
Business expanded due to word of mouth referrals.
Collaboration with Wilson HS, Millikan HS, Brethren Christian HS, Huntington
Christian Elementary, Los Altos Brethren Elementary, McAuliffle MS, Oak MS,
Los Alamitos HS.

REFERENCES:
Greg Pepek, Science Educator, Wilson HS, 562-537-3485
Paul Toth, Science Educator, Wilson HS, 562-305-5427
Len Montgomery, Music Educator, Brethren Christian HS, 714-609-7492
Scott Jones, Executive Director We Love Long Beach, 562-400-6981
Devi Nathan, Science Department Leader, Avalon School, 562-235-6079