Robin E. Mairs has over 15 years of experience as a social science teacher and AVID coordinator in California. She holds a Master's degree in Education and multiple credentials. Her resume outlines her educational background, teaching experience, curriculum development work, and involvement in extracurricular activities. She emphasizes strategies like project-based learning, Common Core implementation, and supporting student and mentor teachers.

1. Robin E. Mairs
Resumé
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Education, M.A.Ed.
Focus on Humanities and Information Literacy, May 2011
California State University, San Marcos ~ San Marcos, California (gpa, 4.0)
Bachelor of Arts in History, B.A.
Special Preparation Social Science Waiver, May 1999
California State University, San Marcos ~ San Marcos, California (gpa, 3.8)
CREDENTIALS
Computer Concepts and Applications Credential Supplement, August 2010
California State University San Marcos, California (gpa 4.0)
California Clear Credential, Social Science
State of California, August 2002 – California State Renewal Submitted February, 2015
California Single Subject Credential, Social Science
Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Emphasis, May 2000
California State University, San Marcos ~ San Marcos, California
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
DBQ Project Training & CUSD Common Core Curriculum Development Lead Teacher
Capistrano Unified School District: DBQ Project, 2014 / CC Curriculum Development, 2012-Present
Advanced Placement Institute in Art History
University San Diego ~ California, July 2013
California Reading & Literature Project; Teaching Complex Text with Common Core Standards
University California Irvine ~ California, Training Series, 2012-2013
Advanced Placement Institute in United States History
California State University San Marcos ~ California, July 2011
Understanding by Design (Backward Planning)
Capistrano Unified School District, 2008
Guided Language Acquisition Design Certificate (Project GLAD)
Capistrano Unified School District, November 2004
Special Preparation to Serve as Coordinator for the AVID Elective
AVID Summer Institute, 2003, 2002, 2001
Geography Class Presentation Seminars
Capistrano Unified School District, 2000-2001
Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development Certified (CLAD)
California State University, San Marcos, 1999-2000
Trained in Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE)
California State University, San Marcos, 1999-2000
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT & PRESENTOR EXPERIENCE
• Common Core Strategies; Working with Sources and the DBQ, Presenter at Staff Development, 2014
• Mentor Tutorial Program; Curriculum Author, Staff Development and Presenter, 2012-2014
• California High School Exit Exam Intervention Tutorial; English Language Arts Curriculum Author and Staff
Development 2009-2011
• SDAIE U.S. & World History Strands Curriculum & Methods Program Development, 2004-2007
• Featured Presenter at AVID Coordinator Workshop, “Four Year Plans”, CSU Dominquez Hills
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2. Robin E. Mairs
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Social Science Instructor, August 2007-Present
Lead AVID Coordinator, August 2007-Spring 2013
Dana Hills High School
33333 Golden Lantern ~ Dana Point, California
Social Science Instructor & Lead AVID Coordinator, August 2000 –June 2007
Aliso Niguel High School
28000 Wolverine Way ~ Aliso Viejo, California
Instructional Experience
• Advanced Placement (AP) Art History, 2013-Present www.iTeachAdvancement.com
• Advanced Placement (AP) United States History, 2010-Present www.iTeachAdvancement.com
• United States History, 2000-Present
• World History, 2015-Present
• American Cultures Accelerated (U.S. History), 2003-2005
• Economics, 2000-2001
Instructional Experience - Piloted Classes
• Accelerated World History/Culture, 2005-2007
• SDAIE History Program, 2004-2007
• World Geography, 2001-2004
AVID Lead Coordinator
• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) Lead Coordinator, 2002-2005 & 2007-2013
• Participating AVID Classroom Teacher, 2001-Present
EXTRA CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
Dana Hills High School and Aliso Niguel High School Leadership
• CUSD Common Core Curriculum Development Lead Teacher, 2012-Present
• CUSD Student Teacher Placement Coordinator & University Liaison, 2013-2014
• Washington Post Challenge Index Award; Increasing Access to Rigor & Promoting College Readiness, 2012
• Dana Hills High School Teacher of the Year, 2011
• United States History Team Leader, 2008-2013
• Mentor Teacher UCI Literacy Placement Lead Teacher, Spring 2010-Present
• Mentor Teacher, 2004-2008 & Spring 2009-Present
• DHHS Class Advisor, 2007-2009
• Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Club Advisor, 2009-Present
• Model United Nations Club Advisor, 2013-2014
• AVID Club Advisor 2002-2005 & 2007-2013
• Global Events Today (GET) Club Advisor, 2005-2007 & 2007-2009
• Knowledge & Social Responsibility Club Advisor, 2001-2003
• ANHS Teacher of the Year Finalist, 2003 & 2005
• Capistrano Unified School District Teacher Commendation, 2002
• Co-Author Technology Grant - Awarded 100 computers for student use in Social Science classrooms, 2001
• School-Site Council Member, 2001-2003
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3. Robin E. Mairs
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• Frosh-Soph Girls Basketball Assistant Coach, 2000-2001
PEDAGOGY
Professional Learning Communities was a focus in my credential program and has always been a key piece in the
success of my classroom. By engaging colleagues in active discussion and practice of collaborative projects and
assessments, our students have benefited through equitable and well-planned lessons, formative and summative
assessments that make sense for student development, analytical activities, and creative means of engaging students
in endearing learning. By involving teachers across the curriculum in collaborative learning, the students have
benefited from the well-rounded and shared lessons we have produced.
With a Master's Degree in Literacy, I am a believer in the importance of student-centered, standards-based
curriculum that supports and fully implements Common Core ideologies and strategies,. With focus on the State and
Common Core Standards to be addressed, a higher-level thinking focus question to aspire to answer, and a clear,
visible daily and monthly planner to encourage student success, student sin my classroom are made to feel supported
and encouraged. Project-based learning coupled with a strong reading, writing, and analysis curriculum, has
propelled my classroom to a community of active learners who are involved in consistent inquiry-based learning and
a sense of genuine interest and ownership in the process of learning and growing within the Social Sciences. With a
focus on Portfolio development, collaborative learning, and reading and writing proficiency, students at all abilities
and levels are excelling in my classroom, finding a renewed spirit for learning, and gaining valuable preparation for
college, citizenship, and the workplace. Incorporating technology into my lessons as well as student projects has
fostered growth in the use of technology and technology applications in my students, encouraging the development
and use of critical skills for success in today’s technologically advanced world. Equally important, I teach and
reinforce notetaking and reading comprehension skills as well as analytical and expository thinking and writing
through consistent practice and thoughtful feedback.
I believe it is the responsibility of the school’s teachers, administration, and support staff to encourage and support
parent involvement in the process of educating our children and to foster that involvement once it is accomplished. I
work closely with each of my students, especially struggling students, and their parents by utilizing Grade
Improvement Plans, parent contacts, and through student/parent conferences. Equally important, I work to maintain
an active and informative website that includes student expectations and features helpful resources, updated grades,
due dates, and assignment details for convenient parent and student review.
Finally, I am a reflective teacher with consistent focus on building upon my lesson plans in an effort to improve
upon, keep current, and ensure student-centered lessons that turn learning into an experience. I am open to, and
encourage, feedback from my administrators, colleagues, and students, and I work to ensure that new methodologies
that are sound and responsible are incorporated in my daily lessons and activities.
MENTOR TEACHING
It is critical to support student teachers in every step of their training, from observations through their independent
teaching experience. I am an active participant in the classroom, offering moral, academic, and planning support
with consistent and learning-driven, positive reinforcement. In their training, student teachers in my care receive
support in lesson planning, assessment, grading/grade reporting, parent/administrative correspondence, classroom
management, and extracurricular involvement. I am mindful in modeling for student teachers preparedness,
involvement, and student-centered teaching; advocating their involvement in learning communities as well as an
emphasis on employing Backward Planning, SIOP, and Common Core techniques into their classroom practices.
PERSONAL
I am a high-energy person with a special gift of opening people up and putting smiles on their faces. I am a strong
team player and an advocate of and active participant in Professional Learning Communities and Common Core
implementation. I consider teaching a life choice and come to my job with enthusiasm and a sense of pride in my
position in the community every day. As a graduate of Capistrano Unified School District’s elementary, middle,
and high school (SCHS) programs, and a home owner in San Clemente, I feel a sense of deep rooting and belonging
in my area and I strive to participate in my community in an active and positive role by teaching its children to
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4. Robin E. Mairs
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become strong, confident, and well-prepared members of our growing community.
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