Mandy Themm, M.A.Ed.

Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential- State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate- State of California Commission on Teacher Credential
NCLB Compliant -No Child Left Behind- Chapman University- Orange, CA

510 Elementary Methods for Reading Instruction,
518 Classroom Management Ethics
516 Pedagogical Approach to Literacy Acquisition
511 Theories/Methods of Teaching Diverse Students,
425 Teaching Math to Diverse Learners
401 Oral Language Development, Instruction and Assessment
416 Pedagogical Approach to Literacy Acquisition
518 Curriculum Theory and Development,
505 Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Elementary Math and Science,
VAPA,
580, 588, 589, 498 Student Teaching Supervisor

Institutional Service
Administrative Assignments
Course Lead over EDU 516/416 Pedagogical Approaches to Literacy Acquisition. (August 15, 2023 - April 20, 2024).
In the School of Education department I have been given the responsibility of Course Lead over EDU 516/416 Pedagogical Approaches to Literacy Acquisition and Elementary Methods for the 2023-2024 academic year. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18iaU0mMY-L94kly1CmSLRjbzK6JHmLi11oVrtHLh6oo/edit?usp=sharing

Course Lead, Department. (August 15, 2022 - April 28, 2023).
In the School of Education department I have been given the responsibility of Course Lead over EDU 516/416 Pedagogical Approaches to Literacy Acquisition and Elementary Methods for the 2022-2023 academic year.

UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE - Riverside, CA
Diversity and Responsive Teaching in a Transitional Kindergarten Classroom Instructor,
Supervising Adults Within Early Childhood Educational Settings Instructor,
Early Childhood Education Instructor, Creative Dance for Teachers Instructor, Portfolio Seminar Instructor, Reading Specialist
Examine the methods and principles for supervising student teachers, assistant teachers, parents and volunteers in early childhood/child development environments. Review the supervisory process in mentor/student relationships and overview of differential needs of children, parents, and other staff. Provide appropriate models, guidance, and evaluation for adults working in Early Childhood Education environments and classrooms. Review and recognize the developmental learning stages of student teachers and other adults. Facilitate positive interactions between student, teacher, children, parents, and other staff. Maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children while fostering the growth of teachers.

CHAPMAN/BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY – Orange, CA
Directed Teaching Supervisor, Portfolio Seminar Instructor, Educational Course Instructor, Reading Course Instructor, Reading Specialist Supervise the development of professional educators to prepare candidates for classroom instruction. Establish skill in lesson plan design, teaching models, classroom management techniques and philosophies, curricular integration techniques, communication and skills relevant to proven and effective instructional strategies. Develop skill in applying pedagogically sound and developmentally appropriate teaching techniques. Cultivate mutually respectful classroom management techniques in student teachers and advance effective learning environments. Model cooperative learning, direct instruction, team teaching, cross-age tutoring, and classroom projects and certify student proficiency. Foster subject matter comprehension and confirm course learning objectives obtained.

Lecture/Guest Speaker
Themm, M. (Presenter), Continuous Professional Development-Belize- Literacy Training, "Belize- Literacy Training," (Lecture/Guest Speaker). Toledo District- Punta Gorda, Belize, Punta Gorda, Belize. Conference. (January 1, 2023 - January 16, 2023). Belize- Literacy Training-1.pptx

Media
"Mandy Them- CBU-Principal Trainer -Books4Belizeans," Love Live TV Belize. (January 11, 2023).
I was interviewed by the National News in Belize, Love Live TV. They took pictures of the books that were set up in the Catholic Parish Hall for the Principal Training in Punta Gorda, Belize. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oRHdSLIzNni9j26GTmI4XG_CzMhRQf_o/view?usp=sharing

"Literacy Training at Parish Hall," PG TV Belize. (January 10, 2023).
PG TV in Belize came to the Principal Training at the Catholic Parish Hall and took pictures, interviewed the Ministry of Education, Marion Nolberto, former mayor Anthony Fuentes and myself regarding the Principal Literacy Training.

"Books4Belizeans," PG TV News Belize. (January 9, 2023).
PG TV interviewed me regarding shipping the school books, the first library in a village and the sewing room we created for the young girls in the village to have a sustainable business. We also started a feeding program at Conejo Village school for the children to have rice, beans and chicken for lunch. https://fb.watch/h-QavkbiKN/?mibextid=qC1gEa. Watch from (14:36-18:00)

Volunteer, The Way Family Church, Christian, unspecified denomination, 38710 Sky Canyon Drive Murrieta, CA. (January 2, 2022 - Present).
I am on the Prayer Team every Sunday. My husband and I pray over people after service each week.

Volunteer, God's Grace, Christian, unspecified denomination, Temecula, CA. (March 5, 2005 - Present).
My husband and I pray and encourage people and we pray over them and give them scriptures to read when they go home.

Community Service:
As a leader for the California Baptist University (CBU) Student USP trip to Boston, I guided a group of 10 students through five months of rigorous training, including devotions, prayer, and preparation for our mission (January 3, 2024, to May 25, 2024). Our service trip took place from May 18- May 25, 2024, and involved a multifaceted approach to community support. In Boston, we focused on serving individuals experiencing homelessness, trafficked women, residents of Methadone Mile, and refugees. Our efforts included distributing food, toiletries, and hygiene products. We also conducted prayer sessions on the streets to offer spiritual support to those in need.
In addition to street outreach, we engaged with refugees directly by teaching basic literacy skills such as letters, sounds, and numbers, and began reading instruction. We assisted them with job applications for a local grocery store, aiming to empower them with opportunities for employment.

Global Service:
Guest Speaker, Minister of Education Toledo District -Belize, Punta Gorda,, Belize. (December 27, 2022 - January 15, 2023).
Last year’s Continuous Professional Development (CPD) 2023 will be held in partnership with Mandy Themm (Books4Belizean’s) and her USA Literacy Teacher Team. The training entitled, “Bridging Learning Gaps Caused by COVID, Reading for SUCCESS, continued.” Collaboration of Belize Schools, Libraries and Communities are focused on an intensive, systematic reading intervention program aimed at bringing struggling students up to reading level. Toledo District Literacy Continuous Professional Development (CPD 2023) Bridging Learning Gaps Caused by COVID Reading for SUCCESS continued. Collaboration of Belize Schools, Libraries and Communities Workshop/Seminar in-person training.

I am passionate about a variety of outdoor and adventure activities, including snowboarding, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, indoor rock climbing, indoor skydiving, and rollerblading.
My husband, Kevin, and I share a love for traveling and discovering new places. Our adventures have taken us across the United States and to several countries, including Canada, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, England, and Wales. We’ve explored a range of destinations, from snowboarding in Colorado and mountain biking in Mammoth to studying history in Washington and Virginia. We’ve also visited the bayou in Arkansas, Minnesota freeze, Utah for skiing and Zion National Park, Texas, New York for sightseeing, New Jersey, Nevada to water ski and Arizona to visit the Red Rocks.
I cherish spending time with my husband and our daughters, Chandler and her husband Joey, and McKenna and her husband Amir. We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of our first grandchild in September 2024.

"If my heart can dream it, my mind can believe it, I can achieve it."

Numbers 6:24-26
“The LORD bless you and keep you;
the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’

My Christian Philosophy of Education is rooted in the profound value of education as prescribed in Scripture, which encourages us to teach, train, instruct, and grow in wisdom, emulating the example set by Christ. Central to this philosophy is a personal relationship with the Author of all knowledge, wisdom, and truth, which permeates every aspect of the educational process and content.
From a Christian perspective, the worldview integrates with every area of study, guiding objectives, methods, and procedures through the lens of God's truth. This perspective calls for a dedicated faculty who understand that while parents bear the ultimate responsibility for their children's education (Deuteronomy 4:9; 6:6-7; 11:19), teachers play a crucial role as daily role models.
Instructing a child involves a significant responsibility: to influence their mind, attitudes, spiritual growth, and emotional well-being. This task demands a teacher's firm foundation in God's truth and a vibrant relationship with Christ. A teacher’s life should exemplify the principles they teach, making a personal commitment to Jesus Christ essential. This includes a commitment to studying and applying God’s Word and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide them in the pursuit of truth.