Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Arts, Media, and Entertainment
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program
University of San Diego

Single Subject (Secondary Education) Clear Credential Program (in progress)
California State University, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts, Dance
University of California, Los Angeles

Favorite Quote: “Destiny is not a matter of chance; it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” By William Jennings Bryan

Welcome: My name is John Arias. I have over 14 years of experience in the teaching profession. As a history educator it is important to adapt always and be very passionate each and everyday. I am very honored and excited to be part of the LAAAE team!

Education Philosophy: I have two priorities to teaching history: to show by example what it means to be a good human being and apply this to being a good member of our LAAAE community; to rise to the challenge of being a good citizen through education and self-governance. Time spent in class and on homework will never be wasted, but rather will always be designed for personal development and betterment.

History and Purpose: Last year was my first year teaching at LAAAE. In only a year I’ve fallen in love with the school because of the culture held dearly by its staff and students. It is a culture of caring about helping others, caring about doing your best, and caring about always doing what is good and just.

My Family and Passions: I am blessed to be married and have one son and one daughter. My passions outside of the classroom include: playing golf, tennis, ping pong, pool, reading, watching & visiting sporting events, playing video games with my son, baking desserts and spending time with my family.

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Single Subject Credential Program, Social Science Education
California State University, Long Beach

Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Business and Finance
Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Information and Communication Technologies
Clear Career Technical Education Teaching Credential, Marketing, Sales, and Service
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program
University of San Diego

Master of Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Applied Science, Supervision and Management
Miami Dade College

Associate of Arts
Miami Dade College

Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, General Subjects
Preliminary Resource Specialist Added Authorization
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Professional Certificate, Elementary Education
Professional Certificate, Exceptional Student Education
Florida Department of Education

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Crisis Prevention Institute

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Master of Science, Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University                                                          

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Florida International University

Associate of Arts
Miami Dade College

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program (in progress)
University of San Diego

Single Subject (Secondary Education) Clear Credential Program (in progress)
California State University, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts, Communicative Disorders
San Francisco State University

Associate of Arts, General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences
East Los Angeles College

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Master of Education, Specialization in Teaching and Learning in a Global Society
National University

Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of California, Los Angeles

Associate in Arts in Psychology for Transfer (in progress)
Los Angeles City College

Master of Fine Arts, Theater, Film and Television
University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts, Theater, Film and Television
University of California, Los Angeles

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program (in progress)
University of San Diego

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Bachelor of Arts, History
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

My name is James Joseph have been teaching at the Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise for the last seven years. I graduated from my undergraduate program in June and was hired two days before school started in August and have not looked back since. Over the last seven years, I have taken on different challenges and become an Instructional Lead Teacher.

I teach a very special group of students that tend to dislike math, but I find ways to become their favorite teacher anyways. I have worked hard to make the material more accessible through different differentiation strategies so that now students still dislike math, but like math with Mr. Joseph. I have motivated a new group of students to pursue Computer Science and more students to get to the Calculus threshold at LAAAE.

I sincerely believe that a student must feel supported to learn from a teacher. If a student cannot feel accepted and safe, they cannot learn in that environment. I have created that environment in my classroom by starting a GSA club, Chess Club, Math Club, Video Game Club and coaching various sports. I have been a stable figure that students can come and talk to regardless of the situation since I see myself in most of my students. I have truly enjoyed the last seven years here and am looking forward to teaching even more students ways to enjoy math.

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics
California State University, San Bernardino

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Career Technical Education Clear Credential Program
University of San Diego

University Induction Clear Credential Program
University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Long Island University

Bachelor of Science, Geology
California State University, Los Angeles

Professional Eligibility Certificate, Mathematics 7-12
Maryland State Department of Education

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Master of Education
University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science, Physics
California State University, Northridge

30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit 
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
California State University, Los Angeles

Short Term Staff Permit, Mild/Moderate Disabilities
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
National Council for Behavioral Health

Adult and Child CPR/First Aid
American Red Cross

Master of Education in Special Education with a Preliminary Ed Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate with Internship Option (California) (in progress)
National University

Bachelor of Arts, Child & Adolescent Development
Union Institute & University

Associate of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Mount St. Mary’s College