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I have taught bilingual, dual language, and regular education in grades first, second, and fourth for a total of 19 years. It has been truly rewarding, and I feel so blessed!

My instruction is definitely student-centered. I differentiate my instruction and grouping throughout the day according to my students' needs. I target student needs by grouping them by similar levels in reading and math. I schedule blocks in both subjects to meet with these groups daily. This gives me the opportunity to assess and differentiate my instruction further. I set goals with each of my students and we celebrate accomplishments. In my experience of teaching language learners, I have also witnessed the power of collaborative learning. It's amazing to see how much faster students learn a language when they interact with students that are more fluent and also learn skills from each other.

Campus Teacher of the Year District Teacher of the Year

Bachelor Of Social Work with a Minor in Counseling and Educational Psychology at New Mexico State University *Teacher Alternative Certification

I was a social worker before I became an educator. I always wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. Little did I know that God had other plans for me. Teaching gives us the opportunity to impact young lives every day. It's a type of social work too!