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Mr. Mark Velasco
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Garfield Elementary School
Hometown:
Monrovia, Ca
Class Information:
Room Number: 21
Students per Class: 26
Class Description:
I have 26 wonderful students who are ready to learn. About half boys, half girls and all fully of curiosity.
Position:
K Teacher
Needs:
Unfortunately, I am new to Kinder so my needs are many. We have 0 Kinder resources other than my basic district books and materials. I have taught 2nd and 3rd grade for 20 years...so I have tons of upper grade materials that will not help me much in my new assignment.
My Philosophy:
Inspire and feed the fire called curiosity.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am 43 years young and I am happily married with two kids (Tyler-5 and Bella-3). We love spending time together and we are always laughing and having fun. Life is good.
College and Degrees:
BA, UCLA Credential,Cal State Los Angeles MA, Cal State Los Angeles
Activities:
Mostly working in my classroom, toddler things at home with my two kids at home, and an occasional date night with my lovely wife.
Favorite Books:
Mostly teacher trade books. Not much free reading time with two young kids at home.
Favorite Quotes:
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Phil 4:13
Interests:
I enjoy hanging out with the family and travelling whenever we get a chance.
Employment History:
Teaching right out of University for 20 years at Garfield elementary.
Why Do I Teach?:
I grew up on welfare and food stamps with a disabled mother. My only way out of poverty was education. I hope to provide a way out of poverty to those in my classroom and in my school.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 78 %
     Average: 13 %
     High-achiever: 5 %
     Special Needs: 4 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 1 %
     Hispanic: 97 %
     Native American: 2 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 79 %
ESL Enrollment:: 87 %
Average number of students in class:: 32 students
Number of students I teach:: 26 students