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I have worked with children for six years. I have slowly moved up every age/grade level starting from daycare as an aide. This is my first official year as a kindergarten teacher! I feel so blessed to be given this incredible opportunity and look forward to continue to apply the knowledge I have learned at Pacific Oaks.

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Family is the most important thing to me. This is my fiancé Hernan and my two babies.

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Recently got engaged 💍 Eloping in Vegas later this year! 

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I am a mommy to a silly little three year old named Sebastian. He is currently obsessed with Cars, which means that I have the song Life is a Highway playing in my mind 24/7.

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This is my fur baby! She is the sweetest chihuahua.

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I went to The American Musical Dramatic Academy College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts and graduated with my bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts 🎭 I decided to skip the acting scene as I was told by many agents I didn’t fit Hollywood’s stigma of Latinos. I suffered from imposter  syndrome in many different aspects of my life, until I started working at my current job at Global Education Academy where I am surrounded by strong and power women of all ethnicities. I always thought I wanted to be a theater teacher, but have found a passion working with elementary students. I am currently pursuing my Master’s Degree and Multiple Subject credential.

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My name is Melissa Santos. I am 26 years old. My favorite color is yellow although all my clothing is mainly black. I play multiple instruments. On my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors, going to the gym, running, fixating on many different hobbies, shopping, and reading.

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I look forward to working with everyone! 

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I look forward to working with everyone! 

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Whenever the kiddos at work are sick so am I (which is all the time) Note to self: Need more vitamins.