Why I Teach
Don Pham
Profile
My name is Don Pham, and I'm excited to be a part of the Sage Creek community. This year, I will be teaching Physics, Biology, and Fundamentals of Biology. I am a Bay Area native and have lived in Berkeley and Oakland before moving down to Northern County San Diego. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, playing basketball, and eating.
As a teacher, I want to get my students excited about science and be better critical thinkers. I hope they leave my classroom more curious about the world around them.
Professional Experience
Sage Creek High School (Carlsbad, CA) 2018-Present
- Fundamentals of Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics Teacher
- Asian Student Union Advisor
- National Science Bowl Advisor
- Mock Trial Advisor
Hayward High School (Hayward, CA) 2012-18
- Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics Teacher
- Mock Trial Coach
- Robotics Advisor
UC Berkeley (Berkeley, CA) 2008-2010
- Research assistant for the Vulpe Lab on Ecotoxicogenomics
Education
University of California, Berkeley
B.S. Chemical Biology
San Jose State University
Single Subject Teaching Credential
