Portfolio Template for Graduate Certificate

Isabella Vasquez

"Fostering the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence."

Contact Information:ivasquez4@mail.stmarytx.edu (484)201-4608

Content

· Welcome · Quote · Biography · Section 1-Education · Section 2-Skills · Section 3-Career Goals · Section 4-Graduate Cert. · Section 5-Writing Assessment

· Section 6- Term Project · Section 7-Final Essay

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Welcome to My Eportfolio!

I am Isabella Vasquez I just graduated from Saint Mary's University's undergrad program with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. I am currently a student at Saint Mary's graduate program in English Literature and Language. I hope to finish in the following year and start my next journey. My dream would be to attend a doctoral program for English to eventually teach higher education.

Regards, Isabella Vasquez

One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.

Malala Yousafzai

About Me

A little bit about me is that I am originally from Austin, Texas. I've moved around so much throughout my childhood that I eventually found myself back in Texas. I eventually attended Saint Anthony's Catholic High School from 2015-2019. From there I was accepted to Saint Mary's University. I spent all four years studying there to attain my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in English. While I was there I thought I wanted to be a lawyer. It wasn't until my junior year that I decided that was not for me. Over the four years I had attended Saint Mary's I had met some of the best professors. I became passionate about my minor and inspired by my professors to teach.

1 Education

Courses

Education

The objective of this program is to prepare students to be able to formulate different ways to navigate the narrative and discourse aspects of the student's life.

St. Mary's University

Bachlor of Arts in Political Science Minor in English

Focus

Education

St. Mary's Unviersity Graduate Certificate

Master of Arts in English Literature and Language The program encourages students to engage in all types of discourse within different narrative traditions. As well as sharping students ability toengage in rhetorical discourse.

Co-Curricular

Member of National Society of Leadership and Success Member of the English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta

2 Skills

Skills

Overview

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills· Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, outlook, and PowerPoint · 50+ WPM · Poised under pressure · Experience in most administrative positions - Experience in grant writing

3 Career Goals

Career Goals

My goal would to continue my education so I could receive a doctorate in English to eventually teach higher education.

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."– Nelson Mandela

4 Graduate Certificate for Dual Credit Teaching in English Literature and Language

Program Overview

This certification is specifically tailored to educators in the San Antonio area who wish to teach Dual Credit courses. Additionally, it is also suitable for high school English teachers who already hold a master's degree in English.

5 Writing Assessment EN 7331

Course Overview

In this course, the fundamental question explored is "What constitutes effective writing?" Students will engage in comprehensive assessments, including portfolio evaluations and other methodologies, to develop their ability to assess diverse forms of writing using different composition theories.

Brief Overview of Career

Education

• Bachler of Arts in Political Science minor in English | May 2023 | Saint Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas.
• Masters of English Literature and Language | estimated graduation date Dec. 2024 | Saint Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas.

Experience

• DISTRICT CLERK INTERN | BEXAR COUNTY DISTRICT COURTS | JUNE – AUGUST 2018
• Secured court records

• Collected filling fees and handled funds in litigation
• Collected and analyzed data
• COUNTY JUDGE INTERN | COUNTRY JUDGE OFFICE | JUNE – AUGUST 2019

• General administrative and clerical support to staff
• Copying papers, answering phones, and updating and maintaining files
• Attended meetings of the County Commissioner and prepared reports of proceedings
• LEADERS INSPIRING FRUITFUL TOMORROWS INTERN | JUNE - AUGUST 2023
• Grant writing

Quick Biography about Me

During my time in high school I was interested in getting one foot in the door with local government. I found an internship program that allowed me to have a little peak inside local politics. I was a District Clerk intern and an intern for Judge Wolff. The things I learned while interning with the city were things applicable to my daily life. However, law was not for me as I soon figured out in my fourth year of college. I loved many aspects about it but there was more passion in teaching for me.

6 Term Project: Rubric and Grading Assignment

Grading Assignment

For this assignment we were challeneged to create a rubric and a sample assignment to go along with it. We also wrote a short essay explaining the focus of the assignment as well as itsalignment with the student learning outcomes and its course outcomes.

Rubric

Reflection on Creation of the assignment and the rubric

7 Final Essay: The Scaffolding Process of Writing in Higher Education

Overview of Assignment

For this assignment, we were challeneged to write a 5-7 page paper discussing the scaffolding process of writing within the college or university setting. Our essay should have included a discussion of the assignments, methods of grading, student learner outcomes, course outcomes, program outcomes, and the connection to the institution’s mission, vision, values and goals.

Link to Essay

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