6-8th Grade Science Teofilo Gomez

Work Experience
• Over ten years of working with families and children
• Teaching experience includes Spanish (WVMS 97-99), Parenting Classes, Youth Leadership Project (Santa Clara Count DFCS), Academic Substitute for Amber/WVMS (2009/10 School Year)

Education
• Criminal Justice Administration/Social Work, BS , San Diego, CA
• Family Services Credential

Coursework

6th Grade: Earth Science
• Earth’s structure and Plate Tectonics
• Shaping Earth’s Surface
• Energy in Earth System
• Weather and Climate

7th Grade: Life Science
• Cell Biology
• Reproduction and Genetics
• Evolution-Change Over Time
• Earth and Life History
• Structure, Function, and Physical Properties in Living Systems

8th Grade: Physical Science
• Motion and Forces
• Structure of Matter
• Chemical Interactions
• Earth in Space

Elective: Computers/Typing
• Introduction to computers
• Internet Safety
• Typing using Mavis Beacon
• Power Point Presentation

Special Interests and hobbies
Working with disenfranchised populations (particularly foster youth), spending time with family, long road trips, SCIENCE, latest medical discoveries, watching discovery channel, spending quality time with my son!