Willamette University

Candidates

Antonio Mercado

Master of Arts in Teaching

Antonio Mercado

Authorizations

High School Education

Endorsements

Social Studies

Endorsements (pending)

ESOL, Multiple Subjects

Teaching Strengths

  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Classroom management
  • Even tempered
  • Positive role model for a diverse school community

Education

  • Portland State University, BS (social science)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

Building community within the classroom

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Woodburn High School WeBBs (Wellness, Business and Sports), Woodburn, Ore., social science, ESOL

Practicum

  • Fowler Middle School, Tigard, Ore., gr. 8 social studies

Other Experience

  • Coached basketball at the high school level (about five years)
  • Coached youth soccer (more than 10 years)
  • Worked with at-risk youth for about 10 years prior to returning to school

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

  • Joe Jensen, Woodburn High School WeBBs, Woodburn, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

University Supervisor