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Mrs. Stacey Zavala
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Hamlin Elementary School
Class Information:
Room Number: 21
Students per Class: 28
Class Description:
Resource Classroom servicing students in grades K through 5 with IEPs (Individual Education Plans). I also support the 'at-risk' students who are struggling academically and may need assessment for special services through our Learning Center program.
Position:
Special Ed. Teacher
Needs:
I have only one computer in my classroom and some very basic educational software. I would love to have software that would support building my students' reading skills (phonemic awareness) as well as their visual perceptual skills. Alpha-Smarts would also be incredible for my students!
My Philosophy:
I believe that ALL students CAN learn if we just find the right way to teach them. My students with special needs are no different than anyone else....it just takes longer to learn because we need to practice more than others.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have both general education and special education credentials. I have a BS and MA, as well as being National Board Certified for teaching students with exceptional needs. I LOVE my job!
College and Degrees:
West Virginia University BS: English Education (5-12) West Virginia University MA: Special Education (K-12) Learning Disabilities & Behavioral Disorders NationalUniversity: Mild/Moderate Disabilities certification NationalBoard for Professional Teachers certification
Activities:
I am a coordinator for our school garden. I am the co-lead teacher for the Nutrition Network.
Favorite Books:
Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco (It's about a child who overcomes learning disabilities with the help of a teacher and positive reinforcement for her special skills.)
Interests:
scrapbooking, gardening, literary magazines
Employment History:
I worked for one year in a non-public school, and I have worked for Los Angeles Unified School District for 12 years since that time.
Why Do I Teach?:
I LOVE working with students with special needs. I enjoy being able to "make things make sense" when no one else can. There is nothing like being able to see the progress a child makes with the help of a program like the one I teach.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 100 %
     Special Needs: 100 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 33 %
     Hispanic: 44 %
     African American: 11 %
     Asian: 11 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 50 %
ESL Enrollment:: 70 %
Average number of students in class:: 28 students
Number of students I teach:: 28 students