I’m Celina! I graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. After working for several years, I attended Western Governors University and completed a post-baccalaureate program in Elementary Education. (read more)
...In addition, I've had multiple student teachers in my classroom, and helped them to certify. I'm also a national trainer for science teachers, with a specialty in Outdoor and Alternative Educational Environments. In one of the districts I taught in, I was asked to found an Alternative School. (read more)
...I have experience teaching students with learning differences, and have an endorsement for teaching English Language Learners. In addition to being a certified teacher, I also have a master of education. I have experience teaching a school for students with learning differences, many of who had language-based learning differences such as dyslexia, often co-morbid with ASD and/or ADHD. (read more)
...Honors'-level work in all courses. I hold a CA Professional Clear Teaching Credential, the coursework for which included graduate training in Special Education. During the past 15+ years, I have participated in many professional development workshops focused upon Special Education. (read more)
32 Subjects: includingElementary (K-6th),GED,Reading,Elementary Math
...The application of real life scenarios to the learning process also helps cement the retention level of learners. While on Maui, the Maui Arts and Cultural Center (MACC) had summer programs for teachers that provided myself and other teachers the skills necessary to integrate the arts into curriculum. Visual arts, music, dance and drama were used to enhance lessons for grades K to 12. (read more)