Position: English Teacher
School: James A. Garfield High School
School District: Los Angeles Unified School District
City, State: Los Angeles, CA
Juan Gaitan was nominated by a colleague who wishes to remain anonymous.
Mr. Juan Gaitan is the type of teacher who works wonders. He finds innovative teaching methods that engage all students. He consistently attends professional development courses to stay up to date with new effective methods to deliver instruction. Mr. Gaitan has helped his students bridge the gap in their standardized test scores, and does an excellent job of preparing them for college entrance exams. He is well respected by his colleagues, and much loved by his students.