Biography

Alice Marciel M.A.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching

Over ten years experience teaching Language Arts, reading, writing, and ESL, to adults from diverse backgrounds.  Work in small groups, one to one tutoring, and computer lab.  Test and work with students with learning disabilities in reading.  Modify curriculum to meet the needs of the students.

Writing

Wrote employment English Skills for the ESL student, a one year curriculum designed to develop English language skills needed to gain employment in an American company. Twenty years experience as a technical writer.

EDUCATION

• M.A., San Jose State University, Education Reading Emphasis
• B.A., San Jose State University, Education Liberal Studies
• Multiple Subjects CA Credential
• Reading/Language Arts Specialist CA Credential
• Mild/Moderate CA Credential for the learning disabled student

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have worked as a technical writer at UL, Tymnet, Combinet, Telebit, and Cisco Systems. My teaching career began in 1993 at Evergreen Valley College.  I have taught part-time at DeAnza College, American Language Programs, West Valley College, Metropolitan Adult Education, and San Jose City College. I have enjoyed teaching private piano lessons for over 25 years.

MY STORY

I was born and raised in Fresno California. I earned my AA degree at Fresno City College. I moved to San Jose in 1972. I have four children. My oldest son, Jim lives in Fresno.  My daughter Elaine, lives in Huntington Beach. My two youngest sons Bill and Pete, live in San Jose.

MY PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Education must be an active and constructive process. You are responsible for your  education. There are three steps to success.

1.It is important to realize your  passion. Think about what you want to do to make a difference in the world.

2. Create a plan. Create the steps you need to take to reach your goal. Research the colleges that meet your needs. Get your finances in order.

3.Go for it! You are already attending a great college. Work on good study skills, attend classes, stay focused, do all assignments, and stay with it until you have earned your A.A. degree. Then set your goal for a BA or BS degree.