About Me - Daron Cam

Born and raised in Hawaii, I am chill, love to laugh, and have fun. Math is not the end-all-be-all for me; I view it only as a vehicle to teach students about life: that with clear instruction, passion, perseverance, and repetition, complex things can be made easier. I love sports — I'm a huge Warriors, Raiders, and Athletics fan. I LOVE hiking, the ocean, and the outdoors.

Education

University of California, Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts

Political Economy of Industrial Societies

Cumulative GPA: 3.3 | Graduated May 2000

St. Mary's College, Moraga, CA

Teaching Credentials

Single Subject Foundational Math w/CLAD & Multiple Subject Credential w/CLAD

Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Work Experience

Geometry, Algebra I, and Pre-Algebra Teacher

Canyon Middle School, Castro Valley, CA

Led Geometry students to 100% proficiency in CSTs; Algebra I students to 92%
Had highest homework completion percentage and lowest number of D's and F's in Math Department
Received extremely favorable formal and informal performance reviews from administrators and colleagues

7th Grade Pre-Algebra Teacher

Redwood Christian Schools, San Lorenzo, CA

Led students to highest cumulative end-of-year standardized math test scores in twenty years
Developed critical thinking and mathematical aptitude using Saxon Math 87 curriculum
Facilitated positive, enthusiastic learning environment using varied large and small group instructional methods

Algebra Teacher

Thornton Junior High, Fremont, CA

Led students to 65% proficiency in Algebra CSTs; Department average was 42%
Engaged, motivated, and challenged 155+ students of varying abilities (GATE, EL, IEP) through competitive math games, songs, critical thinking activities, and dynamic lecture

Math Tutor - All Levels

Adams Middle School, Richmond, CA

Improved academic aptitude, self-confidence, and achievement of struggling, at-risk 6th-8th graders through individual, small group, and in-class tutoring for Math and History

Assistant Director

SCORE! Educational Centers, Antioch, CA

Supervised Advantage Program area for 300+ members, increasing student success and confidence
Conducted daily Parent Conferences updating parents on child's progress and setting goals

Greatest strengths: Student engagement, classroom management, humor, organization, work ethic, and helping perennial strugglers in math to increase their self-confidence and aptitude.

As featured in WikiHow:

I was on Season 13, Episode 4 of Check, Please! Bay Area and was quoted in a piece on SF Gate.

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"Math is a vehicle to teach students about life."

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