Andrea Padilla

Andrea Padilla is a dedicated educator serving as a Biology Teacher at Bright Star Schools since August 2023, instructing high school students in grades 9 through 11. In addition to this role, Andrea is a Corps Member with Teach For America and has previously worked as a Substitute Teacher at Oxnard School District, ensuring continuity in student learning. Past experiences include serving as an Academic Center Tutor at Davis Joint Unified School District, where support is provided to all students, and a Research Assistant in the Lein Laboratory, focusing on neurotoxicology. Andrea's educational background includes a current pursuit of a Master of Arts in Transformative Education at Loyola Marymount University, following a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Genomics from the University of California, Davis.