Transcript So, I am Raquel Rodriguez, and I am a student here at Texas A&M International University. I am currently a junior, and next year, I will be a senior. I am studying to become an early learning teacher with a focus on interdisciplinary studies. Since the last time we met, we have been […]
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Transcript Yes, my name is Joclyn Alandez. I graduated from Harmony Science Academy and I am working towards my 7-12 certification here as a junior at Texas A&M International University. I’ve had a lot of good teachers who have taught me valuable lessons, sometimes not in the best ways possible, but most of my
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Transcript My name is Andrea Martinez, and this is my freshman year in college. I am a first-generation college student and have been in TAFE for quite some time—this will be my fourth year of competition. Technically, I have been involved since fifth grade. In fifth grade, my teacher, who was also my sponsor,
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Transcript My name is Elda Guzman. I’m currently a senior here at Texas A&M International University, studying to get my Bachelor’s in Elementary Education with an EC-6 certification and a bilingual emphasis. When I first started university, teaching wasn’t my first option. It was always in the back of my mind since I was a
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Transcript I’m Katherine Aleman. I’m the treasurer for TAFE and currently a senior studying elementary education with a special education emphasis at Texas A&M International University. Texas TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) has an annual conference, and this time TAMIU is hosting a regional conference. We participate in various competitions that prepare us for
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Transcript I’m Roberto Salinas. My major is history with a teaching certification. So far in my teaching progress, I would say I’m nearing the end. I’m planning to enter Block 3 by next spring, and hopefully, I will graduate that same semester. That’s a good question because I always look at different inspirations. Culturally,
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Transcript I’m Ashley, a senior studying English to be a secondary teacher. I didn’t know I wanted to be a teacher until my senior year. A teacher made us read a book called Acres of Diamonds, and I remember feeling really inspired by it. The book was about perspectives, and it motivated me to push
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Transcript My name is Haziel Mota. I’m the Vice President for TAFE and currently a senior here at TAMIU, studying education and Spanish. I want to teach at the high school level. We have grown a lot as an organization and have worked on many projects. Right now, we are preparing for competition and have
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Transcript My name is Arcelia Gonzalez, and I am the undergraduate advisor for students at TAMIU College of Education. My role is to advise students on their career paths depending on the major they choose. Since we have a wide range of majors, it is my job to ensure they meet all the admissions requirements,
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Transcript My name is Mayra Pena, and I’m the Director of Field and Clinical Experiences and an Instructional Assistant Professor for the College of Education. For my students, our learner needs are often based on personal circumstances. My responsibility is to place them in schools to get their teaching experiences, which requires coordinating transportation and
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