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CREDENTIALS

EXAMINATIONS
EDUCATION


 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
 California Teaching Credential SB 2042

 ELD, SDAIE, and CLAD Certified
 
NCLB Highly Qualified
 (3-year extension in process to extend
 prelininary credential through 2022)

 Substitute Teaching Permit
 
Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
 (Valid through 2020)

 Pre-Intern Certificate
 
Mild/Moderate Disabilities (2002-2003)


 CSET Exam
 Completed

 CalTPA Exams 1-4
 Completed

 RICA Exam
 Completed

 
CBEST Exam
 Completed

 Adult/Child/Infant CPR
 Certified

 US Constitution Exam
 Completed


 QTQS Grant Program
 ELL Instructional Strategies


 
Cal State San Bernardino
 Multiple Subject Credential Program

 UC Santa Barbara
 BA in Art Studio

 Vintage High School
 Graduated with Honors



COMPLETED COURSEWORK

COMPLETED FOURTH QUARTER

EELB 532: Science/Health Curriculum and Pedagogy
Introductory course in curriculum and pedagogy in science and health. Emphasis on implementing state adopted science and health curriculum standards in the elementary classroom. Includes designing instruction to meet the academic needs of all learners including English learners and learners with special needs. Formerly EELB 443. (4 units)

COMPLETED FOURTH QUARTER
EELB 533: Social Studies & the Arts Curriculum and Pedagogy
Introductory course in curriculum and pedagogy in history/social studies and visual/performing arts. Emphasis on implementing state adopted curriculum standards in the elementary classroom based on an in depth understanding of concepts, skills, and strategies in history/social studies and the visual/performing arts. Includes designing a teaching unit to meet the academic needs of all learners including English learners and learners with special needs. Formerly EELB 447. (4 units)

COMPLETED FOURTH QUARTER
EELB 539: Assessment Seminar III
Seminar focusing on knowledge, skills and dispositions required for a first year teachers. Emphasis on assessment of learning goals; lesson design, implementation, and reflection after instruction; professional, legal, and ethical obligations; and demonstration of Teacher Performance Expectations 1 through 13. Graded credit/no credit. (2 units)

COMPLETED FOURTH QUARTER
EELB 540B: Supervised Student Teaching in Multiple Subject
Teaching practicum in the public schools in a multiple subject setting as defined by CCTC. Two quarters of student teaching are required. Graded Credit/no credit. Formerly EELB 450. Graded credit/no credit. (6 units)

COMPLETED THIRD QUARTER
EELB 422: Classroom Organization, Management and Discipline
Seminar focusing on knowledge, skills and dispositions required to create and maintain a supportive, healthy environment for student learning. Topics include learning about students, encouraging parental involvement and support, understanding multiple factors that influence behavior, using support personnel, establishing procedures which result in using instructional time effectively, and developing a discipline plan based on research and personal educational philosophy. (2 units)

COMPLETED THIRD QUARTER
EELB 423: Mathematics Curriculum and Pedagogy
Introductory course in curriculum and pedagogy in mathematics. Emphasis on implementing state adopted mathematics curriculum standards and skills in the elementary classroom based on an in depth understanding of concepts, skills, and strategies in mathematics. Includes designing instruction to meet the academic needs of all learners in a diverse classroom including English learners and learners with special needs. Formerly EELB 441. (4 units)

COMPLETED THIRD QUARTER
EELB 425: Literacy and Second Language Acquisition for the Intermediate Reader and Beyond

Continuation of EELB 315 and 316 which extends the study of literacy development for intermediate readers and beyond for all learners including English learners, proficient English learners, and learners with special needs. Emphasis on developing higher level academic skills for complex reading, writing, speaking, and literacy in the content areas; development of strategies to build comprehension and fluency; assessment techniques; and transfer of literacy skills from first to second language. Formerly EELB 449. (3 units)

COMPLETED THIRD QUARTER
EELB 529: Assessment Seminar II

Seminar focusing on knowledge, skills and dispositions required for a first year teachers. Emphasis on connecting instructional planning to student characteristics for academic learning; designing instruction in physical education; and demonstration of Teacher Performance Expectations 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 13. Graded credit/no credit. (2 units)

COMPLETED THIRD QUARTER
EELB 540A: Supervised Student Teaching in Multiple Subjects

Teaching practicum in the public schools in a multiple subject setting as defined by CCTC. Two quarters of student teaching are required. Graded Credit/no credit. Formerly EELB 450. Graded credit/no credit. (6 units)

COMPLETED SECOND QUARTER
EELB 312: Family, Culture and Schooling
Basic understanding of the nature of "culture", its manifestations, and the dynamics of cross-cultural contact. Key issues of group and individual enculturation, acculturation, assimilation, multiculturalism, culture shock, racism, and gender, and their impact on educational practice. Interaction and communication with diverse families and communities. Requires a minimum six-hour field component at an approved setting. Formerly EELB 321. (2 units)

COMPLETED SECOND QUARTER
EELB 313: Pedagogical Foundations for English Language Learners
Overview of various theories, principles, and instructional practices designed to develop the linguistic, social and academic proficiency of English language learners. Key issues and concepts include: linguistic development, first and second language acquisition, and the relationship between first language literacy and second language development. Relevant state and federal laws pertaining to the education of English learners, the impact of these mandates on student placement and school site instructional programs, the importance of students' families, cultural backgrounds and experiences and how these relate to successful school experiences for English learners are examined. Requires a minimum six-hour field component in an approved setting. Formerly EELB 333. (4 units)

COMPLETED SECOND QUARTER
EELB 315: Reading/Language Arts Curriculum and Pedagogy (MS)
Research-based materials, methods, and strategies for teaching reading/language arts including explicit systematic, meaningful instruction in basic reading skills and comprehension strategies to meet the needs of English learners, proficient English learners, and learners with special needs including learners with varied reading levels and language backgrounds. Emphasis is on emergent reading and writing behaviors, balanced literacy components, and literature. Requires a minimum six-hour field component including participation with beginning readers in an approved setting. Formerly EELB 445. (4 units)

COMPLETED SECOND QUARTER
EELB 317: Educational Psychology for a Diverse Society
Overview of psychological principles applied to education using a variety of theoretical perspectives from psychology to explore educational practices, student development and characteristics, learning processes, teaching strategies and assessment in the multicultural classroom. Requires a minimum six-hour field component at an approved setting. Formerly EELB 332. (4 units)

COMPLETED SECOND QUARTER
EELB 519: Assessment Seminar I
Seminar focusing on knowledge, skills and dispositions required for a first year teachers. Emphasis on content specific and developmentally appropriate pedagogy, characteristics of English learners and learners with special needs, and demonstration of Teacher Performance Expectations 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7. Graded credit/no credit. (2 units)

COMPLETED SECOND QUARTER
HSCI 100: Concepts in Health
Course content is formulated for those planning a career in K-12 education, including: psychosocial health and family life; alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; nutrition; chronic and communicable disease; consumer health; and environmental health. Standards and guidelines for coordinated school health programs and comprehensive health education are introduced. (2 units)

COMPLETED FIRST QUARTER
EELB 301: Growth and Development in Socio-Educational Context
Developmental characteristics of the young child and early adolescents in the areas of physical, cognitive, language, emotional, personal, and social and moral development. Interaction between individual development and social and educational contexts as affected by culture, language, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or physical/emotional/learning disabilities. Emphasis is on creating classrooms that allow equitable access to education for all students. Requires a minimum six-hour field component at an approved setting. Formerly EELB 331. (4 units)

COMPLETED FIRST QUARTER
ESPE 350: Intro. to Special Populations for General Ed Teachers
Introduction to special populations in the mainstream classroom for general educators. Development of basic skills for teaching special population in the general education classroom including differentiated instructional strategies within the core curriculum, roles of general education teachers, and creating a positive inclusive climate of instruction for exceptional learners. A minimum of three hours of fieldwork is required. (4units)

COMPLETED FIRST QUARTER
ENG 311: The English Language
Introduction to the structure and development of the English language, including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, and language acquisition. (4 units)