I currently teach a Preschool for All Learners Collaborative Classroom for 3-5 year students on IEPs. I've taught a kindergarten through second grade class for autistic students at a public school. My whole teaching experience has been with under served and under represented populations. Given their special needs and their difficult community and family backgrounds these students’ needs are greater than usual. The students are proud of their multicultural and bilingual backgrounds. They are excited about school and eager to learn each day. My goal is to empower them with the knowledge and confidence that they can learn and succeed despite the many challenges they face.
I hope you'll find this resource as helpful as I have!
Before guided reading was introduced to our school I'd heard about it from many of my friends at other schools. I researched many resources to learn more but I was unable to find everything in one place. So, this handbook is a culmination of my favorite resources. My intention was to develop a one-stop-shop for all necessary information. The instructional practices noted are what I know to be typical, but I encourage you to adapt it to mee
I currently teach a Preschool for All Learners Collaborative Classroom for 3-5 year students on IEPs. I've taught a kindergarten through second grade class for autistic students at a public school. My whole teaching experience has been with under served and under represented populations. Given their special needs and their difficult community and family backgrounds these students’ needs are greater than usual. The students are proud of their multicultural and bilingual backgrounds. They are excited about school and eager to learn each day. My goal is to empower them with the knowledge and confidence that they can learn and succeed despite the many challenges they face.
Teaching style
I quickly learned that each year can be dramatically different. I have developed a style of teaching that is adaptable/flexible to my students individual needs. I've learned to prioritize those needs and not to sweat the small stuff. My greatest goal is to target where they are developmentally for their academic and social skills. I believe in strong communication with parents, service providers and administration so that they can understand the system, their student and how they must advocate for them. I also believe in making the students aware of their current skills and goals for growth so they can become part of the process.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Heros in Education, Los Angeles, CA 2017
My own education history
CSU Dominguez Hills:
B.A. Liberal Studies, 2009
M/M Special Education Credential
ECSE Added Authorization
M.A. Special Education, 2013
M.A. Education, Technology Based Education, 2013
NBCT, Exceptional Needs Specialist, 2017
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