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I live in San Jose, California. I've lived here in the Bay Area all my life and couldn't see myself anywhere else. I have a six year old daughter and a wonderful partner.

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I am currently working at a Rocketship Charter School as a first grade ELA teacher. I just finished my first year of teaching and know that if I want to be truly impactful I need to broaden my knowledge on Trauma and how to approach these issues with my students.

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I started working with children when I was 17 working at my local YMCA. I worked in their Kids Club which gave me experience working with a large range of children. I started my college career at San Jose State University and finished my Bachelors at California State University East Bay. My degree is in Human Development with an Emphasis in Early Childhood Development. While attending school I worked as a nanny for several families. Once I completed my degree I moved back to the YMCA and worked as a Youth and Family Coordinator.

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While I have worked with children for the last ten years – not only in the classroom, but at home and in daycare settings as well – it has been this past year that has been the most eye-opening for me. From my position at a wealthy neighborhood workout center as Youth and Family Coordinator to teaching at a Title One school in East San Jose, it has all made me look at Childhood Development in a completely different light. I want to learn more about how I can help close the achievement gap and better support the unique needs of students from all backgrounds.