“Plan ahead” is the probably the most valuable words of advice. In California , aspiring teachers are obligated to pass a basic skill assessment, usually in the form of California Basic Skills Test (CBEST), and a subject area competence exam, California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET). There are many study handbooks for both series of examinations. The …
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Dranae Jones
Dranae Jones considers herself to be a true Trojan. Her family members either studied or worked at USC and so it's exciting to now be part of the cardinal and gold tradition. After taking a few courses at Los Angeles City College (LACC), Dranae wanted to find more opportunities to serve others. A writer by nature, Dranae thought teaching was the best means for her to give back while applying her talents and skills. Today, she's a proud member of the January cohort, a competitive figure skater, and active writer.
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Falling in Love with the Process not the Outcome
“Fall in love with the process not the outcome”
The above Ise Lyfe quote embodies my thoughts regarding guided practice, otherwise known as student teaching. The first day in the classroom was filled with excitement, thrilling nervousness and joy. Standing before a room filled with teenagers can be frightening. However, once I held their attention and gave them …
Meet Dranae Jones: “Trojans Take Care of Trojans”
Greetings Trojans,
My name is L. Dranae Jones. Cardinal and Gold runs deep within my family. My mother worked here and took a few classes just before I was born. Other relatives are either alumni or former employees. It is a wonder why it took so long for me to join to Trojan family.
In addition to being an …
