Bilingual Educator

Richard R.

Hi my name is Richard, and I am a California State university of Fullerton Grad. At CSUF I received my bachelors in Child and Adolescent Studies, and then I completed the credential program. I am a credentialed teacher with 10+ years of tutoring experience. My involvement began when I started tutoring elementary students for the college preparatory program AVID. During college I continued to volunteer in classrooms of 1st, 4th, and 6th graders. My passion for tutoring and learning developed into a career of teaching. I have taught a traditional 3rd grade multiple subjects classroom, but now teach the Spanish portion of a 3rd Dual immersion program.

I taught 3rd grade for multiple years, and now transitioned into a two way dual immersion program. I can also support bilingual students who are learning Spanish, including reading, writing, and speaking. I am equipped to tutor all students K-8 in elementary English and Spanish language arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science. Within my classroom I have worked in small group settings, pairs, and the whole class which demands fluidity and adaptability. I have a student centered approach, and my forms of teaching will be tailored to each individual student. In order to keep engagement high I focus on the students' specific learning needs and interests.

When I taught 3rd graders I developed experience conducting assessments routinely to guide instruction. I use pre assessments to determine my approach, find the students specific learning needs, and plan my instruction. When I teach I make sure the students are actively participating and keep engagement high. I am also patient for students of all abilities and committed to helping students understand the material and be successful.