Welcome!
Hey y'all! I'm Jasmine, the designer/developer of Virtual Learning Experiences and online coach for corps members, alumni, and other educators working with culturally & linguistically diverse students! This is my second year in this role and I have enjoyed working closely to support the teachers and staff that serve English Language Learners and Bilingual students.
I am originally from Houston, Texas where I returned for my placement as a 2012 Corps Member. During my time in the classroom, I worked to build a Newcomer Academy within a Title I Middle School in Southwest Houston for the large refugee and recent immigrant population. This sparked my passion for ELL advocacy in my school and beyond. I now live in New York City where I continue to work as an advocate for ELL education.
I am originally from Houston, Texas where I returned for my placement as a 2012 Corps Member. During my time in the classroom, I worked to build a Newcomer Academy within a Title I Middle School in Southwest Houston for the large refugee and recent immigrant population. This sparked my passion for ELL advocacy in my school and beyond. I now live in New York City where I continue to work as an advocate for ELL education.
What we do
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse education is a vast field that encompasses countless teaching situations, diverse learning histories, and individualized progress while figuring how to best meet the needs of each individual student. This website is home to the virtual learning courses that are self-directed learning modules which allow busy educators an opportunity to access content and create their own path of professional development at a time that best fits their schedule. They are designed for regional professional development use, particularly in regions with fewer special education resources. These modules will offer a variety of resources that educators of culturally & linguistically diverse students can use to build a toolkit of educational strategies and knowledge. There completed modules can be accessed by clicking the Virtual Learning Experiences tab! Each unique topic is vital for setting the groundwork and forging ahead when teaching in the field of ELL and Bilingual education.
Culturally & Linguistically Diverse education is a vast field that encompasses countless teaching situations, diverse learning histories, and individualized progress while figuring how to best meet the needs of each individual student. This website is home to the virtual learning courses that are self-directed learning modules which allow busy educators an opportunity to access content and create their own path of professional development at a time that best fits their schedule. They are designed for regional professional development use, particularly in regions with fewer special education resources. These modules will offer a variety of resources that educators of culturally & linguistically diverse students can use to build a toolkit of educational strategies and knowledge. There completed modules can be accessed by clicking the Virtual Learning Experiences tab! Each unique topic is vital for setting the groundwork and forging ahead when teaching in the field of ELL and Bilingual education.