Pravin Kaipa M.Ed
Education Specialist at EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Inclusive Instructional Design
LinkedInJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Data-Driven Learning Design
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Gamification of Learning
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Agile Instructional Design
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Become an Instructional Designer
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Instructional Design Essentials: Models of ID
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Instructional Design: Adult Learners
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Instructional Design: Creating Video Training
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Instructional Design: Needs Analysis
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Instructional Design: Working with SMEs
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Measuring Learning Effectiveness
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UCLA Writing Project Fellow
University of California, Los AngelesJun, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Specialist
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Nov 2022 - Present
-Teaching a mixed class of 7/8 SDC (Math, English, History and Science) using a variety of tools like Schoology, Google Classroom, TCI, CPM, and all sorts of digital tools) -Representing Teachers on the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) committee, shaping discipline for the entire school. -Founding Member of the Essential Standards Institute, helping Evergreen bring equitable grading and education to all students in the district. -Teaching a mixed class of 7/8 SDC (Math, English, History and Science) using a variety of tools like Schoology, Google Classroom, TCI, CPM, and all sorts of digital tools) -Representing Teachers on the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) committee, shaping discipline for the entire school. -Founding Member of the Essential Standards Institute, helping Evergreen bring equitable grading and education to all students in the district.
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Wiley
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Digital Learning Executive
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Jul 2022 - Nov 2022
-Grew SF Area Market using my extensive knowledge of the Higher Education Systems from teaching, earning credentials and taking classes at over 5 schools in my territory. -Was the first dedicated SF Bay Area Sales representative in over 3 years and was able to increase sales from the previous year by visiting multiple sites using information from Salesforce, reaching out via email Cadences in Salesloft, and personally driving to Universities and Colleges from San Francisco to Fresno. -Opened up territories to growth with our newest courseware Knewton Alta using a combination of Sales Techniques, educational knowledge from my prior career, and learning about all of our products from Accounting to Chemistry and the various other subjects we covered in the Higher Education vertical Show less
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Milpitas Unified School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Education Specialist
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2022
-Analyzed historical learner data with over 10 other educators to identify student Learning Outcomes and evaluated learning to overhaul online and hybrid instruction for four different courses to 40 different students the last 2 years, shifting curriculum from online to in-person back to hybrid, increasing the passing rates of my students over 50% my first year at TRMS. -Implemented Social-Emotional Learning with over 40 students through Google Classroom, Aeries, Class Dojo, Brainpop, Nearpod, and iReady which resulted in 60% fewer disciplinary incidents than the previous year’s SDC class when returning to on-site learning in Fall 2021 -Co-authored and Facilitated a Professional Development with Administration on Racial Bias for Milpitas Unified District Staff over Zoom in November 2020 which resulted in 20% fewer racially motivated incidents of discipline district-wide -Project Managed over 60 IEP Meetings with up to 8 IEP Team Members per meeting using SEIS, taking notes, translating, and hosting meetings over Google Meet and Zoom resulting in my students reaching 40% more of their IEP goals so far in 2022 Show less
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Sequoia Union High School District
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Education Management
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400 - 500 Employee
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Education Specialist
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Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
-Co-authored and taught English II Intensive to 18 IEP students in a single classroom using Canvas LMS, Read 180 Software, and ClassDojo and raised Lexile scores of over 20 students between 3-5 grade levels from August 19- June ‘20. In addition, I created an online curriculum from scratch during the online school teaching period from March to June 2020 -Directed meetings for 22 Students with a variety of needs through annual, triennial, initial, and 30-day meetings with parents, teachers, and administrators using SEIS and collaborated with over 30 different teachers on campus for students on my caseload on a daily basis to help facilitate instruction and provide support services for students while in other classes -Facilitated discussions of online safety with students of a variety of needs (autism, social anxiety, Aspergers) as Club Advisor for the Mobile Games Club; developed partnerships with Microsoft retail that led to a 50% increase in neurodiverse students from Woodside applying for local internships and coding camps -Delivered professional development presentations to over 130 staff members regarding best practices to increase the engagement of students with autism and other special needs in general ed classrooms and increasing passing rates of students with autism to 60% Show less
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Campbell Union High School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Special Education Teacher
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
-Designed curriculum to support 50 students of multiple grades and multiple special needs (Autism, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, and processing issues) within a single classroom (English 1, English 2, English 3) using Schoolloop, Google Classroom, and Brainpop -Directed over 30 SAI students 1st semester and 25 second semester as well as ran multiple IEP, Triennial, Initial, and 30-day meetings for students on my caseload using SIRAS -Delivered Professional Development presentation to over 100 staff members regarding best practices for how to teach students with Autism and other special needs; Engaged participants in ongoing practice developing social skills and professionalism when using student-friendly language throughout the year -Created and conducted remedial English lessons, after consulting with other educators, for 50 students during summer school English 2 and English 3, resulting in a 75% increase in graduation rate after students passed my class. Show less
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East Side Union High School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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English Teacher
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
• Raised students’ English skills by using project-based learning and multiple intelligences with Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors through innovative units integrating ERWC skills and modern texts and modern media with topics such as the Politics of Food and Individuality versus Conformity. • Increased yearbook sales success 25% year over year while integrating media journalism to help students cover over 2400+ students at the largest school in the East Side Union High School District. • Developed curriculum and content for Summer Bridge at Mt. Pleasant HS for incoming freshmen to the district increasing the average pass rate of Freshmen English 40% Show less
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Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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500 - 600 Employee
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English Teacher
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Mar 2014 - Jun 2016
English 9 /Honors English • Raised student Lexile (Reading) Levels multiple grade levels from below grade level to at or above grade level using Achieve 3000 2 consecutive years. • Helped students achieve the 2nd highest English/Writing scores in the district on their 2016 CAASPP Exams • Taught multiple years of Summer Bridge for Freshman English Students increasing the average 1st-semester grades of students in English English 11 Teacher /AP English • Employed multimedia strategies to prepare students for AP English Literature exams resulting in my students earning a 70% pass rate on the AP Exam Show less
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Direct Ed Solutions
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Long Term Substitute
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
Animo Inglewood Charter High School, Los Angeles, CA English 10 Teacher/Yearbook Advisor • Brought Macbeth to life using mixed media, literary analysis, and historical context activities. Animo Middle School #2, Los Angeles, CA Literacy Enrichment/Drama Teacher • Raised ELL students’ reading levels and progress several grade levels using Read 180 Software Animo Inglewood Charter High School, Los Angeles, CA English 10 Teacher/Yearbook Advisor • Brought Macbeth to life using mixed media, literary analysis, and historical context activities. Animo Middle School #2, Los Angeles, CA Literacy Enrichment/Drama Teacher • Raised ELL students’ reading levels and progress several grade levels using Read 180 Software
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Apple
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Specialist
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Dec 2012 - Aug 2013
Worked as a Specialist at the Apple Store in Century City, California. Worked with a very strong team in helping bring Apple technology, software, and learning to the Los Angeles Area. • Developed complete technology solutions to fit consumer’s specific needs • Ran workshops and gave One-to-One sessions on Apple applications and technical skills Worked as a Specialist at the Apple Store in Century City, California. Worked with a very strong team in helping bring Apple technology, software, and learning to the Los Angeles Area. • Developed complete technology solutions to fit consumer’s specific needs • Ran workshops and gave One-to-One sessions on Apple applications and technical skills
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USPA Performing Arts Camps
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Westwood, California, United States
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USPA Mentor
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Helped students write and act in four sitcom pilots in two weeks working with UCLA's Performing Arts and Theatre Departments Supported digital film students in making short films Contributed to advanced playwriting students final scripts Helped students write and act in four sitcom pilots in two weeks working with UCLA's Performing Arts and Theatre Departments Supported digital film students in making short films Contributed to advanced playwriting students final scripts
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Co-Director of Drama Program
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Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
Assisted students in bringing dramatic curriculum encompassing all aspects of Theatre ArtsChoreographed and coached song and dance performances for the John Muir Talent Show
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English/ELD Teacher
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Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
Taught ELD to a mixed class of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders as the only ELD teacherTaught English 8 using Edgar Allan Poe’s The Black Cat, S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders
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Co-Director of Drama Program
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Co-directed unique productions of Phantom of the Opera and Aladdin the Musical.Co-founded The Fremont Players Drama Club which fundraised for the main stage plays.
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English/ESL Teacher
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Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Taught ESL 1a and 1b using campus tours, interactions with community members and mixed mediaTaught English 10 using Lord of the Flies and Lost, Of Mice and Men, and a travel research paperTaught CAHSEE Prep classes using creative writing in the form of short stories and songs
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Student Teacher
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Feb 2010 - Jun 2010
Teaching students at varying age and English proficiency levels in both English 11 and Drama classes. Incorporated multiple intelligence projects and assessments in both classes. Teaching students at varying age and English proficiency levels in both English 11 and Drama classes. Incorporated multiple intelligence projects and assessments in both classes.
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Teach For America
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Coordinator
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
I worked at Temple University, supporting the (North East) Teach for America Summer Institute -This location supported Corps members from over 7 different states (Maryland, Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Rhode Island) -Helped Corps Members troubleshoot various technical and computer issues before, after, and during lessons in public schools in Philadelphia around the Temple university area -Trained Corps Members in ways to enhance their classrooms with technology by delivering professional development sessions Show less
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Student Teacher
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Feb 2008 - May 2008
Taught a unit on Death of a Salesman that culminated in a Literary Analysis essay and used multiple intelligence group projects to differentiate learning. Taught a unit on Death of a Salesman that culminated in a Literary Analysis essay and used multiple intelligence group projects to differentiate learning.
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Founder/Treasurer
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Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
Helped club grow from one tournament a year to a club now bringing in USTA pros for demonstrations Helped club grow from one tournament a year to a club now bringing in USTA pros for demonstrations
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Education
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2023 - 2024
University of California, Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Certification, Educational/Instructional Media Design -
2009 - 2011
University of California, Los Angeles
M. Ed, Education -
2018 - 2019
SJSU Lurie College of Education
Educational Specialist Credential, Special Education and Teaching -
2004 - 2008
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
B.A. Theatre
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