Address:
La Puente, California
Type Of Business:
Elementary School
Expertise:
Teaching All Core Subjects to Children in Kindergarten through 12th Grades
Major Product/SVS:
Elementary Education
Favorite Business Publication:
California Education Magazines; California Association for the Gifted; Journal of the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development; Journal of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending Time with her Family, Camping, Enjoying Nature and the Outdoors, Traveling
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Education, Administrative Credential,
Concordia College, Irvine, CA; Bachelor of Arts, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Multiple Subjects Credential in Cross-Cultural Language in Academic Development, California State Polytechnic University; Certification in Gifted And Talented Education
Affiliations Awards:
California Teachers Association; California Association for the Gifted; Mentor Teacher, Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment; Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; National Council for the Social Studies; National Education Association; International Golden Key Honour Society
Place of Birth:
San Gabriel, CA
Industry:
Elementary Education
Children's Names:
Rocky, Jason, Holly
Date of Distinction:
12/7/2007
Work History:
Teacher, Don Julian Elementary School, La Puente, CA; Teacher, Bassett Unified School District, La Puente;
Teacher, St. Mary of the Assumption Elementary School, Whittier; Instructional Aide, Azusa Unified School District; Banquet Manager, Covina Bowl
Career Achievements:
Creator, Parent and Student Summer Learning Guide; Who's Who Among American Teachers
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Chico's ability to perform at her best and to see and develop talent in each students that she teaches is what separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Chico's Greatest career achievements are being recognized in both the Who's Who among professionals and teachers, as well as watching her students succeed.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Chico would like to be remembered by her peers as a teacher who cared for her students and did her best to make them succeed.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Chico would like to solve the problem of poverty and see more shelters and programs to help the homeless.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Chico would like to have lunch with her father, who passed away before her career had started, so he could see what she is doing and share her accomplishments with him, because he was a major part of her success.
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of her career was when she had a student who was uncontrollable tested to receive help and by the end of the year, he was one of her top students.
Charity:
Parent-Teacher Association; Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Irwindale; Los Angeles Mission
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
Number Of Years In Current Position:
10
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to hard work and tremendous family support.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she wanted to do better for her children and had always dreamed of being a teacher.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Chico creates a summer guide for the parents and students to keep their education growing throughout the summer. The guide consists of websites, educational places to visit, reading lists, California essential standards, and daily activities that can be done at the home.
Ms. Chico obtained a $7,500 grant from Civic Connection.