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= Jennifer Blanco's Wikipage **A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. ** =

**~Henry Brooks Adams **
= Educational Background  =
 * Jennifer Blanco **

After College [in College I studied English (B.A.) and Film (B.F.A.)] I went to Japan for three years to teach English through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. I taught at two schools: a very high-academic high school and a special need’s school. I realized that I really enjoyed teaching and wanted to become certified in special education. When I returned, I got a job as a teaching assistant in the Parkland School District in the special education department. I worked from August 2008 to January 2009 at Parkland High School assisting transition students. From January 2009 to June 2009 I worked with a 5th grade student with PDD-NOS. In Spring of 2009 I was accepted to ESU and started taking classes. I am currently in the process of obtaining my Masters plus Certification in Special Education. I also will be adding ESL Program Specialist to my degree and because I have a B.A. in English, I will be certified to teach English 7-12. I currently work as a GA in the University Relations and Publications Department at ESU.

= Beliefs About Education  =

My experiences in Japan and at Parkland have shown me that my personality is suited to special education. I believe special education teachers need to possess a positive attitude, an abundance of patience, and excellent listening skills. They also need to be able to motivate students. My positive attitude is helpful in motivating students. Students with special needs are sometimes not treated with the same respect as general education students. But these students have something to say and they deserve the opportunity to say it. They need “listeners” in their lives.

= Teaching Philosophy  =

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