Academics

I attended Belmont High School, an inner city school. Belmont' teachers helped me to become a College Bound Student. My desire to succeed and the support from staff provided the opportunity to earn an Honor Standing High School Diploma: Class of 1997

I was accepted the following schools: CAL State Northridge, CAL State Fullerton, CAL State San Diego, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego. I chose to attend Glendale College where I completed my undergraduate studies, and completed a transfer program. This plan gave me the opportunity to grow and mature as a student. Upon completing this goal I earned an Associate Degree in Arts.

I then transfered to a four year institution, CAL State Northridge(CSUN), where I earned a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Spanish with an emphasis in Language and Culture. Years later, I completed the Spanish Single Subject Teaching Credential.

I'm currently working towards a Masters of Arts Degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction.

Professional

I have so much passion for my Language and Culture that I decided to become a Spanish teacher. I'm currently teching AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature in Community Charter Early College High School. I have taught various levels of the Spanish Curriculum including: Spanish Level one and Spanish two for Native Speakers, and Spanish one and Spanish two for Non-native Speakers.

Educational Philosophy

My educational philosophy revolves around the inspiration of students learning in my class, as a means to personal development in daily experiences. I believe true learning goes beyond the classroom experience. It is with this reason, I have taken the responsibility to not only teach the conventions of another language, but also teach about new cultures and communities. With this new experience the students will be exposed to new beliefs, new customs, new religions, and a variety of components that make each individual a unique person. Understanding all of these components leads to one of the most important principles in my life: Respect. Students do not have to love other peoples' differences, but they do have to respect them. Respect is only gained when there is a true understanding of all the differences within each person. Through the learning and understanding of a new language, I hope for each one of my students to feel motivated to exploring new paths in life.

Ms. Valenzuela

About Me

WELCOME!

Hopefully you will learn a lot from me as a student. I have provided information on the path I took in order to get my Bachelor's Degree, the Teaching Credential and the Master's Degree. You will find this information under Academics. I also believe it is important to share personal informtaion in order to have a common understanding. This information has been provided to you under About Me. Finally, the purpose of this page is to support Spanish teachers and students. I have compiled as much information as possible under Professional.

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