About Me

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Hello there! My name is Olivia. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) language arts educator. I am currently completing my teacher certification program to obtain my US teaching license. Here, I will post resources based on my class work that discuss/explore teaching and learning for teachers. 


Here's some more about me:

What are my passions? 

Reading, writing, classic music (I play bass and piano), traveling, cooking, doing Kangoo Boots 


What drives me? 

Creating and facilitating meaningful learning experiences focused on connection and students being empowered to recognize their growth and needs


What is my teaching motto? 

GROWTH MINDSET 


Why do I teach language arts? 

I love to facilitate dialogue in the classroom that encourages students to respond to challenges and situations in the world outside of books. Developing literary skills helps students with self-confidence and autonomous learning. Reading and writing helps students in their distinct life paths. 

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