MiraCosta College Speaker's Bureau
Jose Jara
Education
B.A., California State University, Chico
M.A., Arizona State University
Topics
Latinos and Education
Learning Strategies in the Classroom
The Role of the Community College
Critical Reading and Response
Reflections of a Former Community College Student and Current Community College Teacher
Short Summary
Community college student, 1984-86
Teaching/writing tutor, 1988-90, CSU Chico
Former university teaching assistant/instructor, 1990-93, Arizona State University
First in family to earn college degree
Bio
As a former community college student, I know the challenges that students here at MiraCosta face, and how much time and patience it takes to succeed. After having been a marginal student in high school, I've found that community college offers the chance to start over and plan anew. Most importantly, I also know how a teacher can make the difference in a student's life.
Now that I'm here at MiraCosta College, I am in the fortunate position of having a career I've dreamed about, and I'm lucky in that I'm sharing my experiences as both a student and a teacher. Now that I have experience on both sides of the desk, I have made it my priority to do my best and help students in any way I can. I know the power of what an education can accomplish, and I will strive in every way possible to help students accomplish their goals.
Coming here to MiraCosta College is the first step in what I hope will be a long, rewarding career serving the community.
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