Bright Star Schools
Jose Ipina Jr. currently serves as an Operations Assistant at Bright Star Schools, where responsibilities include supporting morning drop-off procedures, managing inventory, overseeing breakfast service at Valor Middle School, and assisting with school events and safety protocols. Previous roles include Chaperone for the Harvard-Westlake Bridge Program, Campus Aide, Instructional Assistant, and Summer School Instructor, contributing to student guidance and education. Prior experience includes positions at After-School All-Stars as a Program Leader, Swim Instructor at Water Wings Swim School, and various roles at California State University - East Bay, which encompassed parking services and office administration. Jose's educational background includes studies in Criminal Justice and Japanese language at California State University - East Bay and completion of a high school diploma from Chatsworth High School.
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Bright Star Schools
At Bright Star Schools, we prepare our students to become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. In nine, tuition-free public schools in three communities in Los Angeles -- South Los Angeles, Koreatown, and the San Fernando Valley -- our 3,500+ students experience rigorous academics, inclusive education, social-emotional support, and rich life opportunities beyond the classroom. We are people-first as an organization, and we are students-first across all of our school sites. Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We make it a high priority to create a safe and inclusive environment for our students and staff and to cultivate leaders from within who are invested in Bright Star Schools’ mission. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive teacher support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in teacher voice, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development.