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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Braggity,brag, brag

Since this is a reading and writing course, I'll share this here.
About a week ago I got my Praxis I scores back from ETS.
Reading 182, Writing 175
I didn't know what the scores mean. Since my score was higher in reading, does that mean I can easily understand what the author was trying to say? Since my writing score was lower, does that mean writing me not that good English? (heetee er,.. teehee!)

Anyways, I hoped that it was enough to pass.
I show it at the certification office to get my temporary certification, and the officer mumbled under her breath "wow, that's high". I find out later that not only have I passed Guam's standards, I've passed national standards.

I've found out what it really means. It means that I, a daughter of immigrant ESL parents, of former low socioeconomic status, a product of Guam's public education, am up to par with the nation. I plan to show this to my future students. I'll say "This is for all of you, especially those who came from a similar background. If I can do it , so can you!"
Against the haters, the snobs, and the odds,.... I hope they do well, so they can brag too!

5 comments:

  1. GOOD for YOU, Shirley!! Congratulations on a much deserved accomplishment!! May your next one be as easily obtained as well!!

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  2. Awesome Shirley! So, I guess we'll be seeing you out there in the education world come August 8??? :)

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  3. Way to go Shirley!!! Get a hold of Dr. Sanchez because there is a Social Studies position available...your students will be oh so lucky to have you!

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  4. Yes, go for it...You definitely will be an asset to any school.

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  5. Great Job, Shirley. Don't forget to apply for your certification and get yourself a teaching job. Have fun.

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