Honor Society® member
Jose Puente
Resource Assistant for Students with Visual Disabilities at LAUSD
- East Los Angeles College
- Education
- Class of 2018
- Bell, California
Member since April 2016
About
College for me has been full of sweat, tears, frustration, joy, pride and excitement. I'd be lying if I said that college has been a breeze. I've encountered many ups and downs in my life but the drive that I have remains within me. College serves a purpose to further ones education while also helping the individual find his/her true self. I am now starting to find my true self. I am a driven individual that has a passion to succeed in life and to educate the youth. Education is my career choice and I work as a resource assistant for students that have visual disabilities. My employment is very rewarding and I cannot see myself working in a different field that does not advocate for the youth of this world.
Education
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East Los Angeles College
Sociology
2007 – 2016
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Santa Monica College
Sociology
2005 – 2007
Honors and awards
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Dean's Honor Roll
Spring 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I plan to pursue a career in education. My focus would be to teach students that have disabilities in the primary levels. After teaching in the classroom I plan to become an administrator of an elementary school. As an administrator of an elementary school I would incorporate evidence based curriculum and strategies to enhance student learning for educators to implement in the classroom.
- Graduate school interests
I am interested in receiving my Bachelors degree in Sociology with a Minor in Urban Learning while receiving a Teaching Credential from an accredited university. After that I will be looking into the Masters program that UCLA offers in education. To culminate with my educational goals, I plan to receive a doctorate degree in Education Leadership.
- Outside the classroom
I enjoy running at the beach during cold mornings. I also enjoy reading non fiction books and books about historical events. Spending time with family is important as well and I consider it a hobby.
Experience
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Resource Assistant for Students with Visual Disabilities
LAUSD
Nov 2014 – Apr 2016
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Paraproffesional
LAUSD
Nov 2008 – Oct 2014
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Advanced
