Reflection

Don't Let the Storm Be in You

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger…Ephesians 4:31

Only the fool among us would think this journey free from any kind of bitterness, rage or anger. We are too human, too frail, too broken by what has transpired to suggest we can easily dispatch such powerful emotions.

Our child is less than whole. Our dreams for him and for our life are shattered. Our future stretches out with more uncertainty than we can imagine. The holes that have been punched in our plans, in our future, in the very fabric of our day-to-day lives make it easy for every kind of emotion to spill into us.

Our spirit, our heart, even our faith is put at risk, threatened by such as bitterness, rage, and anger.

But we must not let them win. They cannot be allowed to overtake us, to become the defining traits of our character. We must not permit them to squeeze us in such manner as to make of us an empty, dried out husk of what we were before this child arrived.

Buried in the line from St. Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus is this abiding truth: You can be a in a storm. You don't have to let the storm be in you.

This is a truth that we as the parents of disabled children must hang onto, claim for ourselves and live out in the days and months ahead.

Make no mistake: Life with a disabled child is a storm. It’s a big, angry, dark storm filled with pelting rains and rolling thunder and frequent lightning strikes. The winds blow long and hard and threaten to peel away our hope, our peace, our faith. The rains threaten to erode the foundations of our life, our human existence.

We find it easy to lose our way in such darkness.

But if we strive to keep the storm on the outside, we find it possible to navigate such tough times. By taking hold of the promises of God, by letting the very hand of the almighty take us, shape us, guide us and our child, we can keep the storm out rather than letting it well up within us.

It’s not an easy or a carefree time. The road will never again come easy. The storm will come and go in its ferocity. So we must always do what we can to keep the bitterness, the rage, the anger far from us. They are emotions that have no place in our lives and they can not be permitted even the smallest of footholds within in our hearts or spirits or even our words.

When you find even a hint of them, dig them out by the root, cast them far, and see to it that you flee from those who would encourage you to make them a friend.

Only the fool among us would think this journey free from any kind of bitterness, rage or anger. We are too human, too frail, too broken by what has transpired to suggest we can easily dispatch such powerful emotions.

Our child is less than whole. Our dreams for him and for our life are shattered. Our future stretches out with more uncertainty than we can imagine. The holes that have been punched in our plans, in our future, in the very fabric of our day-to-day lives make it easy for every kind of emotion to spill into us.

Our spirit, our heart, even our faith is put at risk, threatened by such as bitterness, rage, and anger.

But we must not let them win. They cannot be allowed to overtake us, to become the defining traits of our character. We must not permit them to squeeze us in such manner as to make of us an empty, dried out husk of what we were before this child arrived.

Buried in the line from St. Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus is this abiding truth: You can be a in a storm. You don't have to let the storm be in you.

This is a truth that we as the parents of disabled children must hang onto, claim for ourselves and live out in the days and months ahead.

Make no mistake: Life with a disabled child is a storm. It’s a big, angry, dark storm filled with pelting rains and rolling thunder and frequent lightning strikes. The winds blow long and hard and threaten to peel away our hope, our peace, our faith. The rains threaten to erode the foundations of our life, our human existence.

We find it easy to lose our way in such darkness.

But if we strive to keep the storm on the outside, we find it possible to navigate such tough times. By taking hold of the promises of God, by letting the very hand of the almighty take us, shape us, guide us and our child, we can keep the storm out rather than letting it well up within us.

It’s not an easy or a carefree time. The road will never again come easy. The storm will come and go in its ferocity. So we must always do what we can to keep the bitterness, the rage, the anger f

ar from us. They are emotions that have no place in our lives and they can not be permitted even the smallest of footholds within in our hearts or spirits or even our words.

When you find even a hint of them, dig them out by the root, cast them far, and see to it that you flee from those who would encourage you to make them a friend.

Importance of a Portfolio

Importance of a Portfolio

Welcome

Welcome to my special education teaching e-portfolio. This website will highlight my work throughout the journey of completing a Master’s in Education with an emphasis on Cross-Categorical Special Education through Grand Canyon University. Born and raised in diversified learning environments relocating to New York and Puerto Rico, from public education system to post-secondary education to graduate (e.g., Catholic to Christian education) natural to choose Grand Canyon University to complete a Masters of Education Cross Categorical Special Education as my stepping stone for being as lawyer.


About me


My name is LaVelle Figueroaa, I am currently attending Grand Canyon University I am M.Ed. Cross Categorical with a concentration in Special Education. In addition I have a MS In Criminal Justice at Everest University formally known as Florida Metropolitan University Online . My undergraduate degree was Criminology, which obtained at the Pontifical University Catholic University of Rico Last but not least, I also acquired Associates of Science in Homeland Security at Everest University Online formerly Florida Metropolitan Online. Here you will find a collection of my work and personal philosophies relating to each CEC standard. I hope that you enjoy exploring my site!!!

I guess you nay wondering why I want to be come a "Special Education teacher"? The answer is that I, as a teacher, I can be of aid those student in Special Education, in addition, those who have drug and alcohol problems since I have taken some Christian counseling at Liberty University.

Curriculum Vitae

  LaVelle Figueroa
     Home: 787- 841-1307 Cell: 787-233-2572
Residencial Hogares Del Portuguez Building Q Apartment 148
Ponce, Puerto Rico 00730
Gardenofeden58.lf@gmail.com
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Professional Profile
I am devoted pre-service educator, with a very limited teaching expertise, working in two diverse classroom environments. I gained skills and knowledge in coping with this complex thus far imperative task of teaching student with disabilities.
I promote and persuade students to build up skills, such as emotional wellbeing and stability,   healthy social interaction, in addition to scholastic excellence, in line with their specific needs.
Objective Statement - Working as a special educator (for every age cluster) in an academic environment where care and experience are honored.
Main Qualifications
      I am very kind and aware of a learner’s specific needs. Develops self-respect plus relieve pupils’ students in need.
I will be successful in managing and coping with students with disabilities [EBD, physical disabilities, intellectual disability…] – Inflexible but caring.
Background information of developmental practices in addition to educational theories.
Exceptional social skills – Persuading and providing advice to parents and students with and without disabilities.  I will be outgoing as well as supportive nd creative to promote and encourage most advantageous student-parent-teacher-administrator communication.
I will integrate adaptable and flexible instructional strategies.
I have expert proficiencies concerning MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint presentation, archives and electronic reports
Core Competencies and Strengths
       Responsible who expound working ethics.
I encourage and promote resourcefulness.
I will also encourage and promote exceptional verbal/written communication.
I will also encourage and promote successful stress and time management skills in the classroom.
Tolerant – Sensitive to cultural diversity
Reinforce proper analytical thinking skills.
In will be sure to encourage and promote to model appropriate classroom management skills.
I will integrate teamwork and monitoring among students disabilities and their peers.
I will be aware of emergency procedures.
Professional Experience
Employment Progress
Intern, Assistant Social Worker for Housing                   Ponce, PR            August 2000 –December 2000
Assisted Social Worker with clients
Answered multi-line phone system, and processed client files.
Work study, Assistant Librarian, Law School       Ponce, PR             January 1998- June 2000
Answered multi-line phone system, and processed client files.
Organize books and files
Help students, facilitator
Work study, Loan advisor Perkins                Ponce, PR                       August 1997- August 1998
Answered multi-line phone system, and processed client files.
Organize files
Work Study, Early Head Start                 Ponce, PR                                January 1996- May 1996
Answered multi-line phone system, and received students
Develop student skills and specific needs socialization, self-esteem, reading, other subjects….
Put them to sleep…
Work Study, Legal Assistant                    Ponce, PR                              August 1996- July 1997
Answered multi-line phone system, and processed client files.
Help lawyers and organize appointments
Archive Legal files
Work study, Assistant Librarian              Ponce, PR                             August 1995- July 1996
Work study, Assistant Librarian Puerto Rico
Summer 1995
Answered multi-line phone system, and processed client files.
Organize books and files
Help students, facilitating microfilms, periodicals, newspapers …
HIGHLIGHTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS
I will be sure to be credentialed and licensed to teach [one or more of these disciplines]: English, math, social sciences, reading, art, socialization…
I will prepare class resources and integrated an array of teaching strategies in class environment – curriculum, instruction, demonstration, and reading to a group.
I will apply an array of special-education methods – I will develop proficiencies for instance autonomy, analytical thinking process, as well as achieving objectives.
I will monitor the development on a regular basis and organized weekly reports – I pursue an array of strategies and techniques when gathering the necessary documentation ensuring that I include academic performance, as well as in documentation of acquired knowledge.
Established and strengthened social interaction – I reinforced norms that promote and encourage a positive classroom environment are abided by on daily basis.
I promise to co-teach and collaborate with a general education teacher- faculty when required.  Seek advice from parents, certified experts, and management to develop individualized programs.
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts, Pontifical Catholic University, Ponce, PR, May 2001
Major: Criminology
Overall GPA 2.625
Master of Science, Florida Metropolitan University Online, Tampa, Fl, October 2007
Major: Criminal Justice
Overall GPA: 3.32; Dean’s List-2005, President’s List-Fall and Spring 2007
Associates of Science, Everest University Online, Orlando South, Fl 2012
Major: Homeland Security
Overall GPA: 2.65


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