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This was where I went for Pre-K and Kindergarden. My family lived in Guadalajara, I learned to read and write in spanish.
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After going to countless elementary schools, my family settled in pinedale and I went to Nelson Elementary where I began to learn English. I had to do a seperate class with a special teacher that was sort of like a translator for me. I did not like reading at all!
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Mrs. Fletcher was my Language arts teacher in the 7th grade. She introduced me to Sandra Cisneros and Gary Soto, this is when i began to love reading. Mrs. Fletcher also encouraged me to write what I wanted to say even if I didn't spell evrything right, I loved her class.
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My parents moved to Selma. When I started school there I was tested in language competency ( for the first time in a couple years) and no longer placed in English Learners classes.
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I passed the High School Exit exam on my first try. I was suprised and proud of myself.
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I started Junior College as a science major with the goal of becoming a nurse.
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After tutoring young english learners who like me struggled to learn the language, I decided to switch majors. I wanted to teach English instead of being a nurse.
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I had my first semester at Fresno State in the fall of 2013. It was a challenge but I really enjoyed it.
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My absttract was accepted! On this day I presented my paper at the undergraduate conference. I was nervous but it was a great experience.
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Graduated From Fresno State
