About Adrionna!
My name is Adrionna Penha. I grew up in Grand Rapids, MI and I went to Kentwood Public schools. I am currently a full-time student at Grand Valley State University and will graduate with a bachelor degree in Comprehensive Science and Arts for Teaching: for Special Education. In addition, I will have teaching certifications for Elementary/Special Education and Endorsements in Cognitive Impairments (CI)/Emotional Impairments (EI).
Throughout my time at Grand Valley, I had many experiences to prepare me for this opportunity as a special educator. I was a camp counselor, teacher aide and female head counselor for Camp Blodgett. I was a volunteer for the Challenge Scholars middle school program through Grand Rapids Public Schools. I've tutored for high school students in the Upward Bound Program. In addition, I also tutored Math, Science and English Language Arts in various grade levels. Not only that, I've utilized various motives of technology while tutoring. For example: I used a laptop, a doc camera, power point, excel, word, a smart board and various of apps on ipads. In addition, I was a JV Tennis assistant coach for Wyoming Public Schools. Not only that, I was in a few clubs on campus such as Teachers for Tomorrow, The Council for Exceptional Children and GVSU Just Tennis Club.
All in all, each opportunity has unique children with many possibilities to learn and grow. Overall, this experience will allow me to demonstrate my passion and dedication for education. I will work hard and make a positive difference with the opportunities given.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go…”
- Dr. Seuss
Here is a video of me tutoring one of my students last year at my teacher assisting placement. My placement was in a MoCI (Moderate Cognitive Impairment Classroom Grades: 3-5th Grade).
**Note: All of the students signed a document allowing teachers and other staff members to take photos and videos to of them. Also, these videos and photos are allowed for academic usage only! **