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Masters Program: Special Education
I am midway through my program and hoping to complete my master's by the summer of 2024.

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GROW Public School- GROW Academy Shafter
This is my 10th year teaching; I am the 7th grade Special Education teacher. My campus is a Full Inclusion Program with Co-Teaching.  I have taught various grades (2nd, 3rd, 8th, and HS-ED Program). I have 15 1/2 years of experience with Kern High as an IA for the Sped Department.

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Mild/Mod Credential
Mod/Severe Credential

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I am Mexican-American; my father's family originates from Mexico and my mother's family originate from Texas. I grew up speaking Spanglish. 

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 Family Cultural and Linguistic Background 

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 Family Cultural and Linguistic Background 

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I love cooking for my family and friends. My favorite recipe to make is homemade Chile Verde.

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On my free time; I enjoy reading a good book. One of my favorite authors is Jennifer Weiner.

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My favorite sport to watch is baseball; either in person or on TV. We are Angel's Baseball Family. Our youngest son's middle name is Angel for the Anaheim Angels; he was born the year they won the World Series in 2002. Go HALO'S!!!!!

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I also like watching football. We are Chicago Bears fans. Last year we went to Chicago to watch a game and this year we will be headed to New Orleans.

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My favorite thing about my career is building strong relationships with students and families. It's a wonderful feeling when I see students overcome hurdles and achieving educational success; even if they are small gains.

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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
The reason why this book is my favorite book is because in high school I was a student aid for the severely handicap class. My best friend's bother was a student in the class and he reminded me of Lenny; a gentle giant who did not know his strength.