Carlos Moreno Curriculum Vitae

Carlos Moreno MA
E-mail: cmoreno2@animo.org

Education

Master of Art in Spanish Language, Culture and Civilization at University of California, Santa Barbara 2002.
Specialization: Spanish Literature and Language, Gender Studies and Queer Studies.

MA Thesis: Luis Zapata: La dualidad y carnavalización del hombre mexicano en su novela, Las aventuras, desventuras y sueños de Adonis García, el vampiro de la Colonia Roma. (Luis Zapata: The Duality and Carnivalization of the Mexican Male in his novel, The Adventures, Misadventures and Dreams of Adonis Garcia, the Colonia Roma Vampire).

Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential, University of California, Riverside 2001
Doc. #: 070214170; VALID: (05/17/07 to 06/01/2012); Subject: Spanish; Supplementary Credential: Introductory French; Emphasis: Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development

Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages. University of California, Riverside 2000.
Specializations: French and Spanish Language and Linguistics

Bachelor of Science in Anthropology. University of California, Riverside, 2000.
Specialization: Pre-colonial Studies and Mexican Anthropology

Education Abroad Program, at the National Autonomous University of México (UNAM), México City, Distrito Federal, 1997-1998;
Specializations: Spanish Language and Linguistics, Pre-Colonial Studies and Mexican Anthropology.

Teaching and Leadership Experience

Spanish 1 & 2, Advanced Placement Spanish Language & Spanish Literature, Chicana/o Studies, African-American/Black Studies and Advisory/Leadership Instructor.
Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School, Los Angeles, Ca.
Lower and Upper Division Spanish Teacher in college preparatory charter high school. (2005- Present)

· Founding Spanish teacher for ASLA Foreign Language Department.
· Responsible for creation and successful implementation of curriculum and instruction for lower division Spanish courses. (August 2005 - present )
o Spanish 1 AB
o Spanish 2 AB
· Responsible for creation and successful implementation of curriculum and instruction for upper division Advanced Placement Spanish courses. (August 2006 and 2007)
o Applied for AP College Board Course Audit
§ AP Spanish Language Course (AP Status Granted in 2007)
§ AP Spanish Literature Course (AP Status Granted in 2008)
· Responsible for creation and successful implementation of curriculum and instruction for an approved A-G history elective, Chicana-o Studies course. (Piloted 2006, Granted 2007)
o Aligned California State History Standards to Chicana/o Studies Course Objectives.
o Submitted a detailed syllabus for Chicana/o Studies course.
o Developed monthly unit lesson planners.
· Responsible for creation and implementation of curriculum and instruction for an approved A-G history elective, Afro-American-Black Studies course (Piloted 2008, Granted 2008)
o Aligned California State History Standards to Afro-American / Black Studies Course Objectives.
o Submitted a detailed syllabus for Afro-American /Black Studies.
o Developed monthly unit lesson planners.
o Obtained enrichment grant for curriculum and ancillaries for AABS.
· Summer School English Instructor (Summer 2006, 2007, 2008)
· Leadership -Student Action Committee Advisor, (2007-2008)
o Supported the self developed Student Action Committee via the Chicana/o Studies course whose student’s purpose is to identify key issues on campus that merit change via joint effort with administration in order to create progressive reform.
o Students develop a student voice; learn how to respectfully challenge school administration and more importantly students learn necessary protocol/approaches for initial steps in taking action toward systemic changes. (Fall 2006 - present)
· Leadership - Advisory Curriculum and Instruction Leader (2007-2008)
o Prepared biweekly lesson plans based on human relations awareness and on consciousness raising topics/relevant to school’s community. (Lesson plans available upon request)
o School wide delivery of lesson plans and supporting/supplemental materials.
· Leadership - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Leadership Team (2007-2008)
o Led - Facilitated focus group (Assessment and Accountability)
o Led – Facilitated Grade Level Team
o Collaborated in the preparation of the ASLA WASC REPORT 2007-2008 (Self Study available upon request).
· Leadership - Grade Level Leader (2007-2008)
o Deliver from Administration to grade level information relative to school programs and WASC self study.
o Maintained meeting structure (time, agenda, data collection)
o Led team in College Prep decision making
o Led team in College Prep Intervention decision making
o Bridged communication between administrative team, focus group and grade level teams.
o Collaborated in preparation of ASLA WASC REPORT 2007-2008.

§ Leadership - Students Run Los Angeles (SRLA) Secondary Contact-Trainer (2007-2008)
o Trained high school students for a gradual preparation for the Los Angeles Marathon 26. 2 miles
§ Practice Tuesday and Thursday after school
§ Organized trips to multiple Southern California marathons for ASLA students

Spanish, French and ESL Instructor
James A. Garfield Senior High School, East Los Angeles, CA
Lower and Upper Division Spanish Teacher in historically transitional Garfield Sr. High. In 2004-05 GHS underwent a monumental shift from large inner city school to Innovative smaller learning communities. September 2003 through August 2005

· Created and successfully implemented the following curriculum and instruction for 150 students:
o Spanish1 A/B
o Spanish for Native Speakers 1 A/B
o Life Skills
o Mexican-American Studies
o ESL 4 A/B
o ESL 1 A/B
o Long term coverage for French 2
· Led Social Justice Academy Middle School Student Recruitment Committee, February 2005
o Assisted in guiding students in east side feeder middle schools; Stevenson Middle School and Belvedere Middle School, for their selection of a smaller learning community
· Led Social Justice Academy Teacher-Faculty Retreat, April 2005
o Organized trip to Big Bear
o Organized experiential and facilitator based workshops for the teachers of the Social Justice Academy
o Led intense discussion groups around the following topics pertaining to LEADERSHIP IN OUR SCHOOLS:
§ COMMUNICATION/COMMUNICATION STYLES
§ IDENTITY
§ IMMIGRATION
§ GENDER
§ SEXUALITY
§ HETEROSEXISM
§ HOMOPHOBIA
§ AGISM
§ ABLEISM
§ STEREOTYPES
§ CYCLE OF OPPRESSION
· Led Social Justice Academy Curriculum Committee: Introduction to Social Justice, (January 2005 – Present)
o Adapted the Latin@ College Leadership Institute model for the development of the Ánimo South Los Angeles Student Leadership Institute and the Introduction to Social Justice course at Garfield High School.
· Led Social Justice Academy Parent-Student Welcome Orientation, June 2005
o Made student parent house visits and personally invited students and family for orientation day.
o Set up College Knowledge, Test Prep, Introduction to Social Justice workshops on campus for parent info night
o Maintain a strong connection with parents as we outreach for more student- parent participation.

Spanish, French and ESL Instructor
Jurupa Valley High School, Mira Loma, CA August 2001 – June 2003
Responsible for creation and implementation of curriculum and instruction for the following subject areas:

· French 1A/B
· Spanish 1A/B
· Spanish for Native Speakers 1 and 2 A/B
· Advancement Via Individual Determination Teacher
· ESL 1, 2, and 3 A/B

Spanish, French and ESL Instructor
Riverside Polytechnic High School, Riverside, CA August 2000 – June 2001
Responsible for creation and implementation of curriculum and instruction for the following subject areas:

· Spanish 1 A/B
· Spanish for Native Speakers 1 A/B
· Spanish 2 A/B
· French 1 A/B

Community Activities

Latin@ Heritage Dance Club
Advisor for student efforts to present their pride in the modern day cultural dances. Students met once a week rehearsed and presented for school campus rallies/activities. (Spring 2006)

Latin@ College Leadership Institute
The Latina /o College Leadership Institute (LCLI) is a four-day residential program for Latina /o college students, sponsored by The National Conference for Community and Justice of Southern California, Inc. (NCCJ). LCLI brings students together from colleges and universities throughout California to develop self and mutual respect, explore leadership dynamics, enhance leadership skills, and gain a better understanding of the social systems in which they participate. (2003 & 2005)

Avalon Garden Farmers
Continuously participated on ongoing efforts to support the families who had cultivated the farm for the past decade at the South Central Farm (2006 – present)
Supported SCF benefit efforts
Bridged student’s learning through rallies and speak outs
Renting out/leasing a lot on one of the new locations for the urban farm, Avalon Street and 112th Street in Watts/Southside
Recipient of grant monies for Avalon Garden on 112th and Avalon in South Central Los Angeles.

Danza Azteca Quetzaliztli
Culture, language and preservation of traditions and history have always been a passion I passionately suppot, this group meets weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays to practice danza /chants/songs and Nahuatl (Mexican indigenous language), while this group keeps me physically active I am always connected to a historical reality of the past.

CECA
Member of a self motivated Chicana-o Educators Concerned about Academics; a collaborative of young, invigorating and hardworking educators in the Los Angeles area committed to bringing forth a more insightful curriculum pertaining to non conventional mainstream interpretation of ‘minority” experiences in the US. (2005 – 2007)
Develop interactive, culturally relevant and California standards based unit lesson plans.
Discuss current issues and dialogue around concerns at our respective school sites.
Have Chicana-o student learning at the forefront of our collaborative efforts.

ARE
Asociaciòn de Raza Educators is a group of concerned educators seeking to create alternative ways of dealing with the institutionalized racism inherited in the Educational State Apparatus through active participation curriculum and experiential learning. (2007)


Delta Lambda Phi National Social Fraternity
As a non-profit organization, Delta Lambda Phi is organized for social and recreational purposes. More specifically, the Fraternity’s purposes also include enhancing the quality of life among gay, bisexual and progressive men by providing dignified and purposeful social, service and recreational activities. (Member 1997)
To provide dignified and purposeful, social, service, and recreational activities for progressive men, irrespective of sexual orientation.
To lead in determining the rights and privileges of individuals in society.
To promote a strong and positive image, which respects the diversity of all individuals, irrespective of sexual orientation
Language Skills and Training

· Fluent in Spanish
· Mostly fluent in French.
· Excellent reading and writing skills in Spanish.
· Strong reading and writing skills in French.

References

Name Dr. Gordon Gibbings, Ed.D.
Department Principal
Contact Info. Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School
11130 South Western Avenue Los Angeles, California 90047
Tel: 323-779-0544
Fax: 323-779-0565
Email: ggibbings@animo.org

Name Ms. Rachelle Alexander-McClendon, M.S.
Department Assistant Principal
Contact Info. Ánimo South Los Angeles Charter High School
11130 South Western Avenue Los Angeles, California 90047
Tel: 323-779-0544
Fax: 323-779-056
Email: ralexander@animo.org

Name Ms. Christina De Jesús
Department Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction
Contact Info. Green Dot Public Schools
350 South Figueroa Street, Suite 213
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone (213) 621-0276 ext. 235
Fax (213) 621-4419
Cell (310) 946-4064
Email: cdejesus@greendot.org

Name Ms. Claudia Rojas, M.A.
Department Social Justice Academy Coordinator & History Teacher at James A. Garfield Sr. High
Contact Info. 6101 East Sixth Street
East Los Angeles, Ca 90022
Tel: 323-371-7980
Email: crojas929@sbcglobal.net

Name Ricky Thomas Rodríguez, Ph.D.
Department Professor of Literature in English,
Contact info. Department of English, at the University of Illinois, Champaign,
University of Illinois at Champaign
Tel. # 323 - 702 -3547
Email: rtrodrig@uiuc.edu

Name Theda Shapiro, Ph.D.
Department Associate Professor of French and Italian,
Contac info. Department of Comparative Literature and Languages, at the
University of California, Riverside,
University of California, Riverside 92501
Tel. # (310) 425-2488
Email: theda.shapiro@ucr.edu

Name Georg Gugelberger, Ph.D.
Department Emeritus Professor of Comparative Literature,
Contac info. Department of Comparative Literature and Languages, at the
University of California, Riverside,
University of California, Riverside 92501
Email: georg.gugelberger@ucr.edu