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I can describe the first time I started gaining literacy. I remember some tactics I used to acquire reading and writing lessons, mostly reading tactics such as self-teaching in which I would take a book to attempt to read i

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I learned to read in Spanish first then I transitioned to English. Learning both languages at the same time was confusing.  I was in the bilingual program and in EL classes until Middle School.

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I learned to read by song ! sounds funny but I learned a song that helped me remember how to pronounce words and read ! 

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I learned to read by song ! sounds funny but I learned a song that helped me remember how to pronounce words and read ! 

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I learned to write in Kindergarten. I remember practicing how to write my name with my mom. I learned how to read during elementary school, sometime around 1st grade. I used to love to sit down and read stories with my older siblings.

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Reading and writing was something that came naturally to me. I struggled more in school with math and science. I always remember having a book with me from 3rd grade and up. To this day, I still love to read. I don't have as much time for reading for my enjoyment with school and 3 kids at home, but I try as much as I can to get some free time in to read.

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I actually have little to no memory of learning to read! I always struggled reading aloud growing up and prefer reading to myself. As a teenager I learned to enjoy reading more once I was able to choose topics that were of interest to me.

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My kids learned to read using zoo phonics, BOB Books, and tracing letters while using the sound repeatedly. They both learned how to read quite easily while in preschool with these methods.

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One of the best reading

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I learned to read and write in Spanish when I was about 5 or 6 years old. My mom would take me to the library often which was close by and I remember reading lots of books in Spanish. One of my favorite series was Amelia Bedelia which I read all the time. Once I was in 3rd grade things changed and I was placed in an English only classroom. I did not know how to read in English and had to work hard to learn. I would be taken out of class for a brief period of time and worked with a tutor one to one or in small groups.

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I grew up with my first language being Spanish. When I began to attend school as an EL learner, they would have us use this book that was the same content (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, etc.) on both of the pages with the only difference being it was in both English and Spanish. However, once I was in 2nd grade, I was only doing work in English and had to learn as I went. Almost all of my friends spoke only Spanish so I learned by talking with some of my family who spoke mainly English. I also learned by asking my mom what things were called in English.

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Amanda Wilson I remember learning to blend in kindergarten.  Before that though, my brother taught me to spell my name.

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Amanda Wilson I remember learning to blend in kindergarten.  Before that though, my brother taught me to spell my name.

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Reading was a struggle for me growing up and it did take years to gain the confidence needed to finally say, "I can read and do it". My 4th grade teacher was a very big inspiration for me and encouraged me to do my best. This confidence was defiantly mastered in my college years.

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Armineh:                                        We came to the United States when I was in the 5th grade.  My Elementary School did not have an ELD program and I learned to read (and write) by being exposed to the language.  

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Armineh:                                        We came to the United States when I was in the 5th grade.  My Elementary School did not have an ELD program and I learned to read (and write) by being exposed to the language.  

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My fondest memory is the guided instruction from my mother in first grade. I did not start strong in my reading program, but she was always very supportive. I think children learn to read best through example. Modeling reading is a key component. I also think patient practice practice practice is vital to developing good reading habits.

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- I remember I entered school from a very young age and my parents since then began to have a lot of conversations with me, sing to me, and read books to me which I think helped me develop a lot and read as well.
- Library trips were huge in my home
- I remember that one of the first steps when learning to read was learning the sounds of each letter
- I participated in ELD program where I was offered extra help since I was/am a second language learner
- Don't remember exactly at what age I learned to read - it was so long ago!

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I was in 3rd grade when I was in speech class. After I was done with speech class I remember how fun it was learning to read, write and spell correctly. I remember always getting made fun of for having speech problems. But when I was done with speech, it was so relieving for me. 

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I was in 3rd grade when I was in speech class. After I was done with speech class I remember how fun it was learning to read, write and spell correctly. I remember always getting made fun of for having speech problems. But when I was done with speech, it was so relieving for me. 

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1) I am a cultural much. My dad is Mexican and my mom is Hawaiian from Maui Hawaii.
2) I have three dogs, a pitbull name Rocky, a Jack Russell terrier named Otis, Annie Chihuahua named Myla.
3) I have been married for seven years, but don’t have any kids yet. But plan to very soon!
4) I own a mobile swim school, in which I train instructors to go to peoples homes and teach their children how to swim.
5) I love nutrition and fitness, and I am consistently challenging my self physically.

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I am a recent La Verne Graduate
I am a mom to a 5 year old boy
I love to go camping with my husband and son
I love animals and raised a pig until she was too large for our yard
I love roosters and chickens and I am in the process of building a coop

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I am a Father
I am  Husband
I am a Special Ed Teacher M/M at Arvin High School
I am a Stan State Graduate
I am a reader.

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I am a La Verne Graduate.
I am a tutor.
I have 2 dogs.
I am an artist. I love to embroidery and sew.
This is my first class after I graduated in 2018.
I love to travel, nature and walk.

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1 I am a mother of two children who are 20 and 17.
2 I am a college graduate.
3 I love to travel.
4 The beach is my favorite place.
5. Engaged to be married

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1.) I am a mother to a two year old girl and a step mother to a eight year old girl.
2.) I love to camp and go hiking with my family.
3.) I enjoy going to the beach and practicing yoga.
4.) I want to be a special education teacher.
5.) I graduated University of La Verne with my bachelor degree in Education Studies.

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1) I am a mother
2) I am a wife
3) I am Latina
4) I am a professor
5) I love to teach

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I am a mother to one daughter
I have been out of school for 5 years
I currently work full time in crisis services
I love baseball
I just got to watch a hummingbirds nest be built by momma bird this week

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I graduated from Cal State Northridge with my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development.
I have worked as a Preschool Teacher Assistant for more than 5 years.
I am interested in working as an elementary school teacher.
I am not married and don't have any kids YET, maybe one day.
I am a furmom to 4 dogs-- 2 Pugs and 2 Chihuahuas.

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I just graduated from La Verne with BA and am excited for this next journey.
I am a boy mamma of 3 boys ages 11, 10, and 1 1/2.
I love the outdoors and try to be outside with my family as much as possible. We LOVE camping!!
I am an animal lover and love going to zoo's/nature places.
Coffee is my LIFE!

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A snowboarder, a mother, a golden retriever mom, a traveler, a soon-to-be wife, a future teacher!

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I . . . . .
-  Am a first generation college student
- Love my two pups
- Love learning
- Spending time with my family is super valuable to me
- I'm super excited about this new chapter

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I’m a mother ... of 3 AMAZING KIDS 2 girls and 1 boy
I’m a wife we will be celebrating 20 years in June
I’m a student...I am concurrently enrolled finishing up my bachelors program in Ed studies and in the credential/masters program.
I’m a future teacher... currently I am working as a resident substitute teacher.
I’m a chef... I love to cook for my family Cajun food is my speciality.

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I am a mom of 3, wife, daughter, sister. I love being home with my kids. I use to work in law enforcement. I have 2 dogs. I cant wait to start teaching in a classroom. Go Dodgers!

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Jaclyn Stapleton
I am a mother of three boys. 5 years old, 8 years old and my step son is 19.
I am the first in my generation to   start my Master's program.
I like to travel and spend time with my family.
I am the first person of my family to graduate with my Bachelors Degree.
I have been a Preschool teacher for 4 years with the County of San Bernardino and I just got my Supervisors permit.

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I have been married for 17 years.
I have 3 kids ages 8-13, 2 boys and 1 girl.
I love my dog!!!
I love to travel and spend time with my family.
I love to workout, hike and read :)