Graduate student, Special Education Moderate/Severe/Profound

FROM THE DESK OF

SELENE DENNEY

C.PHONE 916-***-****

**** ***** **** ******, *********, CA 92058

PROFILE My career objective: I would use my knowledge of special needs and my experiences in the classroom in a

position as an effective educator for children with intellectual and physical disabilities..

EXPERIENCE

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE:

Vista, CA 92054

2013/2014 School year.

Moderate/Severe classroom: worked on goals and objectives, familiar with IDEA mandates, court cases, and am familiar with reading and anylyzing IEP's. There were eight students in the class: all autistic with behavioral issues,

CPS service workers, and a team of OT's, ST's, PT's, and general education teachers.

SPANISH TEACHER

Gold River, CA 956**-****-****

Taught students in grades one through eight in basic Spanish language concepts. I had approximately 60

students that participated in this program. Implemented my lesson plans to include art, music, culture and

vocabulary games.

OWNER/OPERATOR

Selene’s Tutoring Service, Gold River, CA 95670

1996-Present

Home tutoring service provided in Spanish, English, History and American Government. Began a semi

and private tutoring business in order to assist students and adults who have problems with various parts of

the Spanish language. Home schooled ten students in American Government and History.

SPANISH TEACHER

Presentation School, Sacramento, CA 958**-****-****

Began the first foreign language program the school ever had. My students in my five classes participated

in school performances in Spanish. This program included students from Kindergarten to eighth grade.

SPANISH TEACHER

St. John the Evangelist School, Carmichael, CA 956**-****-****

Collaborating with the Principal of the school who was a firm believer in learning a foreign language,

allowed me to implement lesson plans for students in grades seven and eight. Created many activities from

the ideas of the students and generated an enjoyable way to learn the basic language skills needed to excel

in high school level Spanish.

EDUCATION

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2014-2015 Will complete my credential in Special Education, Moderate to Severe

Spectrum Campus, San Diego, CA

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2005-2007

Sacramento, CA

Completed all coursework for the C.L.A.D. clear credential in secondary education, single subject, Spanish

SKILLS The classes were given both online and on campus. These classes proved to be very beneficial toward my

goal. Passed the C.B.E.S.T in 2009 and received my 30-day emergency credential

EDUCATION California State University 1998-2005

Sacramento, CA

Graduated with my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish, with a minor in Mexican Anthropology. In the

summer semester of 1998, I lived with a host family in Cuernavaca, Mexico. The family spoke no English

so I was able to perfect my language skills. It was part of the Bilingual/Bicultural Educational Program.

Summer 1997

California State University - Arranged to take a cultural experience course in African American Studies on

campus. There were local guest speakers, local politicians and musical entertainers that gave workshops

and lectures. There were group activities and sensitivity classes, as well as art and culture demonstrations.

Summer 1996

California State University - Became involved in a cultural experience class in Russian. We met with dig-

nitaries from the Russian communities in Sacramento and Marysville. The class had many things to offer

such as a basic language course, historical lessons, movies, art projects, and knowledge of the unrest in

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Russia because of grave political issues. The class was given for continuing education credits. This class

was quite informative and gained much knowledge in the areas of culture, religion and the arts.

Summer 1995

California State University - the foreign language department offered a class in Asian American studies. I

thought it would give me the opportunity to learn more about Asian culture, history, art and language.

What I received was a wonderful, make believe adventure into the world of South East Asian, China,

Mongolia and parts of the Phillipines and Viet Nam. The guest speakers included Pamela Wu who at that

time was an intern for Channel 3 news. Lisa Ling, foreign correspondent for a major network and finally,

Than Lee who is the owner of the Lemon Grass Restaurants here in Sacramento. The class studied art,

music, historic traditions and in some cases, languages from Viet Nam, Philipines and China. It was a

wonderful class. This too offered continuing education units.

Summer 1994

California State University - my first experience in taking a culture class was the Latino workshop. This

was the class that made me realize that my destiny was to teach Spanish. There were food experts to

dmonstrate the differences between dishes from Spain, Guatamala, Honduras and Mexico. The class

participated in historical dance, customs, traditions, famous people of the Spanish speaking world, litera-

ture and music. Of all the classes I took over the five summers, this had the most impact on my life.

1987-1995

American River College, Sacramento, CA - Decided to return to college after my family was established. I

took two classes each semester until I was comfortable enough to take a full day of courses. All of my

undergraduate requirements were completed where I was able to transfer to California State University as

a junior. While attending, I became a paid English tutor in the Learning Resource Center, on campus for

students who were having problems with writing skills. After two years, I finally completed my general

education coursework.

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