Ramirez's Reading Rug

I have taught for 6 years at a three different Title 1 schools. I work only a few miles from the Mexico border and therefore have an over 85% English Learner class. During my time teaching I have begun numerous programs such as Battle of the Books, Debate, Poetry Recitation, etc. I have worked at schools that place a high focus on PLC and collaboration and have been lucky to work with some of the best teachers I know. Additionally, I have lived in both Ecuador and Mexico and have had multiple opportunities to learn and speak the language and become immersed in the culture.

I believe in a collaborative, 21st century learning style while still maintaining the balance of good, solid literacy and writing instruction. I believe that students will prosper when given a positive learning environment that is safe for them to fail, learn from their mistakes, and be successful in. I also believe that students need to learn at differentiated levels in order to meet grade level expectations or above. I teach in a Reader's and Writer's Workshop model and I believe highly in small group learning at their instructional level because I have seen this work. Particularly when students are not reading at grade level. I always give 110% at everything I do and I hope my time at TPT will reflect that.

San Diego Reading Association- Awarded for making a significant contribution in the area of reading in the San Diego County area for my work starting Battle of the Books. Awarded a full scholarship at University of Phoenix through a writing contest in order to obtain my masters, which I completed. I was chosen out of 6000 applications and was the only one awarded this scholarship. It was an amazing opportunity for me to complete my Masters!

Bachelors in Modern Languages and Literature- Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Multiple Subject Teaching Credential- Cal State Teach Masters in Curriculum and Instruction- University of Phoenix

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