Willamette University

Candidates

Jasmin Rivera

Master of Arts in Teaching

Jasmin Rivera

Authorizations

Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education

Endorsements

ESOL, Multiple Subjects

Endorsements (pending)

ESOL/bilingual

Teaching Strengths

  • Bilingual-English/Spanish (bi-cultural)
  • Bilingual ESOL endorsement pending
  • Student-centered classroom
  • Flexible and organized
  • Collaborative with colleagues
  • Committed to building interpersonal relationships with students and their families
  • Providing a safe learning environment
  • Reflective teacher, committed to professional development
  • Literacy integration across the curriculum

Education

  • Oregon State University, BS (June 2004) (human development and family science)
  • Willamette University, MAT

Teacher Research Topic

What is my pedagogical nature?

Experience

Student Teaching

  • Harritt Elementary School, gr. 1 dual language, science unit

Practicum Teaching

  • Pringle Elementary School, gr. 5, math unit

Other Experience

  • Advising specialist: Chemeketa Community College, Salem, Ore. (2006-2010)
  • Visitation attendant: Family Building Blocks, Salem, Ore. (2004-2008)
  • Intake probation officer: Marion County Juvenile Department, Salem, Ore. (2005-2006)
  • Family educator: Community Action Agency Head Start, Woodburn, Ore. (2004-2005)
  • After school leader: Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, Ore. (internship 2004), Lincoln Elementary School
  • After school program assistant: Highland Elementary School, Salem, Ore. (2000-2002)

Supervisors

Student Teaching Supervisor

  • Veronica Vela , Harritt Elementary School, Salem, Ore.

Practicum Supervisor

University Supervisor