IDENTITY CHART JENNA MUNGUIA

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Describe your Gender, Socioeconomic Status in High School, Race/Ethnicity, Languages, Sexuality, Faith , Who You Live With (family) Culture (family traditions)

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Female Middle class White Native language English; Second language Spanish Christian Married, live with husband and newborn daughter (7 weeks old) Enjoys running, traveling, camping/backpacking/hiking, going to the beach, family dinners

READINESS LEVEL What experiences have you had with youth? Adolescents? Your subject area? Experiences with youth: Tutor (elementary and high school level) Running camp counselor Young Life youth ministry leader English teacher at Speak Up School of English in Monterrey, Mexico (elementary and middle school level) Sustainability education program teacher in Monterrey, Mexico (middle school level) Assistant track & field coach at La Costa Canyon high school Current clinical practice assignment Co-Teaching Spanish 1 at Rancho Buena Vista High School Subject area experiences (Spanish): B.A. in Spanish from UCLA Summer abroad in Yucatn, Mxico (2005) Lived in Monterrey, Mxico for two years while completing MBA Translator for Encinitas Union School District What are your language development skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing skills)? What are your strengths? What supports do you need? In terms of language development, I feel that my listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are advanced and that I am highly proficient in these areas. I am strongest as a reader and a writer. I do not feel that I require any specific support. In terms of content area skills, I am very knowledgeable of Spanish. I have a strong command of the grammar and am passionate about the language and the cultures associated with it. I am an advanced reader and listener and good speaker and writer in Spanish but of course, could continue to improve, especially since it is not my native language. I am someone who often takes time to feel comfortable around new people. However, once I get to know them, I can be very outgoing. I like to encourage others and bring a positive attitude to social environments. When working with others, I often prefer taking a leadership role, but I do not mind being in a supportive position. I am good at explaining things to people and asking thought-provoking questions. When working with others, I would like to be more accepting of different perspectives or ideas about how to complete specific tasks.

What are your content area skills (literacy, numeracy, science, social science, language and physical skills)? What are your strengths? What supports do you need? What are you social skills? What are your strengths when working with others? What supports do you need when working with others?

LEARNING PROFILE Describe your personality, affect, multiple intelligence preferences...? My outward personality is easy-going but I am also a very driven and highly motivated person. I am independent and willing to take risks. I like to laugh and have fun, but I also like to work hard. In relation to others, I am encouraging and positive. I often look to avoid conflict. My primary intelligences are visual/spatial, kinesthetic, logical and intrapersonal.

My personality type is orange, although gold was a close second and the description seems to fit me more closely. Orange I act on a moment's notice Witty, Charming, Spontaneous Loyal, Dependable, Prepared I consider life a game, here and now Impulsive, Generous, Impactful I need fun, variety, stimulation, and excitement Optimistic, Eager, Bold I value skill, resourcefulness, and courage Physical, Immediate, Fraternal I am a natural trouble shooter, a performer, a competitor I am a natural preserver, a parent, a helper I value home, family, and tradition Caring, Concerned, Concrete I have a strong sense of what is right and wrong in life Thorough, Sensible, Punctual I need to be useful and belong Faithful, Stable, Organized Gold I need to follow rules and respect authority

What do you need to focus and learn? What motivates you? What kind of feedback helps you succeed (authoritative, direct, encouragement, challenges, independent self-assessments)? What are your pet peeves? What will disrupt your ability to learn?

I prefer quiet environments to focus and I learn best from visual input. I am motivated by my desire to help others and make a real difference. My family motivates me to succeed and work hard to achieve my goals. I do best with encouraging feedback but I also like to be challenged so that I know how I might do something better. One of my pet peeves is when people act in their own interest at the expense of others. This applies to classroom environments, where someone who is offtask, disruptive, or even just apathetic can poison the learning environment. I have a hard time learning when there are a lot of distractions around me and also when I am not present and my mind is on something else.

INTERESTS & TALENTS What do you like to do in your spare time? Describe In my spare time, I love doing anything active. Running is one of my favorite activities and I compete with a local racing team. I also love to go hiking and

your preferences in hobbies, music, films, books, television shows, art, exercise, sports ...

be outdoors, in the mountains or at the beach. I love to spend time with my family and friends. I enjoy reading fiction and adventure novels and watching TV series with no commercials. Right now, I am reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed and watching Breaking Bad on Netflix. I also love to travel and get to know new places and cultures. I like spontaneity and adventure. I can follow recipes but I do not really enjoy cooking (Im really thankful that my husband does!). I am not really into fashion and try to avoid the mall as much as possible. My faith is very important to me and is something that gives my life meaning and purpose. It has given me a deeper understanding of love. My baby daughter Camryn brightens my day; she is such an incredible little person!

What are your likes and dislikes? What brightens your day? Lifts your spirits? What doesnt?

What are your talents? What comes easy? What strengths do you rely on when learning new knowledge and skills?

As a learner, one of my strengths is being able to see the big picture and come up with a solution based on an end-goal. I am good at making sense of different resources to acquire new knowledge or skills. Reading and writing have always come easy to me and I enjoy the creativity that is involved with these processes. I am also very athletic and have been able to excel as a competitive runner.