Type Of Business:
Sole proprietorship
Expertise:
Reading comprehension
Major Product/SVS:
Books, including "The Adventures of Oliver the Clownfish" series
Hobbies/Sports:
Watching Broadway Musicals, Directing Elementary School Plays,Musicals, Talent Shows, ETC.
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Reading, Towson University, MD (2007); Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, University of Delaware (2001)
Affiliations Awards:
International Reading Association; MidAtlantic Book Publishers Association
Charity:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her father; she has always been inspired by his progress and success. He began working for a small printer and eventually started his own company. His experience has taught her that there is no room for failure when you dedicate yourself.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she decided that she was better suited for teaching after debating between education and nursing.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Guzman plans "The Adventures of Oliver the Clownfish" series will eventually include five books. The first book, "Invitation Slip-Up," was published in 2004. The second book, "Acting Cool," was published in 2008. The series focuses on character education and showing children how to deal with difficult situations as they arise in their lives. Ms. Guzman has been teaching for 11 years. She became a reading specialist four years ago.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Teaching elementary school; Working with second-grade students; Planning with other teachers; Working with two groups of third- and fourth-grade students to develop their individual reading and writing skills
Education Certifications:
Dual Certification, Kindergarten through Fourth Grade, University of Delaware (2001); Reading Specialist Certification
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Guzman hopes to achieve national board certification as a teacher. As an author, she intends to complete the third book in "The Adventures of Oliver the Clownfish" series. She published the first two books in 2004 and 2008.