Jeff Simon
Welcome to Mr. Simon's Mathematical Arts! I've been teaching in Carlsbad Unified since 2004 and have been teaching math and science at the secondary level in San Diego since 1995. I grew up in West Los Angeles and graduated from Venice High School in '89. I moved down here to San Diego to attend Revelle College at UCSD where I studied electrical engineering and sociology and got my teaching credential (more info about my education and work experience can be found below). During high school and college, I earned extra money by installing car stereos and working as a summer camp counselor. Collectively, my experience with applied math, kids, and technology have been woven together in what is now known as Mr. Simon's Mathematical Arts. At Carlsbad High, I pioneered the use of a class set of iPads and created a semi-automatic grading program called Happy Grader. Between the use of technology, good music, a disco ball, clear, patient instruction, and a connection with my students, learning math is made to be as pleasant as possible in my classroom. I look forward to having you join us as we explore the Art of Mathematics!
• M.A., Education: Secondary Curriculum & Instruction
San Diego State University, 2001
• B.S., Electrical Engineering - Robotics and Control, Cum Laude
• B.A., Sociology, Cum Laude
Revelle College, University of California, San Diego, 1994
• California Single Subject Clear Credentials: Mathematics; Physics; Geosciences
• Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
San Diego State University, 2002
• Dropout Prevention Specialist Certificate
California State University, Sacramento, 2002
• Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Emphasis (CLAD)
University of California, San Diego, 1995
• Math Teacher , Sage Creek High School, Carlsbad, 2012 - Present
• Math Department Chair, Sage Creek High School, Carlsbad, 2012 - 2018
• Teacher of the Year, Sage Creek High School, 2015
• Math & Oceanography Teacher, Carlsbad High School, Carlsbad, 2004 - 2012
• At-risk Youth Coordinator, Monroe Clark Middle School, San Diego, 2001-2004
• Science Teacher / Department Chair, Monroe Clark Middle School, San Diego, 1997-2000
• Earth Science and Physics Teacher, San Dieguito Academy, Encinitas, 1996-1997
• English as a Foreign Language Teacher, Chotebor, Czech Republic, 1995-1996
• Intern Teacher, Guajome Park Academy, Vista, 1994-1995
• Founder, Happy Grader
• Electrical Engineering Fellow, Nordson Asymtek, Carlsbad, 2011-2012 Summer / part time
• Violence Prevention Specialist, Tariq Khamisa Foundation, San Diego, Summer 2003
• KidSat Orientation Coordinator, California Space Institute, San Diego, Summer 1995
• Unit Head / Counselor, Camp Akiba Resident Camp, Summers 1987-1993
