I graduated Temple University in 1993 with a degree in Elementary and Early Childhood
Education. I served in the United States Navy as a commissioned officer from 1993 to 1996
and have traveled to many parts of the world. I am licensed to teach elementary school
students in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I have taught in Hammonton, NJ for 7 years and
began teaching in Galloway Township Public Schools in 2005. I am very excited about this year. Many great things will
come. I have great information on ESL students and how we can serve them better.
We will be focusing on: Vocabulary, Phonics, Listening, Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Writing.
I take into account students' areas of strength when planning their lessons to better meet the needs of all learners. I am
very knowledgeable in the use of technology and use it in my instruction. I provide purposeful, authentic, engaging work
that begins to prepare today's learners for the technological world of today and tomorrow. The kids love it. My classroom
is very inviting and colorful. It is a great learning environment.
So that you can have a better understanding of your child’s ESL and Reading instruction at school, I have created a
classroom website showing homework, projects, and a calendar. This website also has great educational activities for
parents and students to do at home. Visit this website regularly for update information.
I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your child’s progress. Please feel free to visit the classroom during
Open House, conferences, or as a parent volunteer. You may contact me by either calling the elementary office, 748-1250
ext. 2045, by sending in a note with your child, or by e-mail at diazj@gtps.k12.nj.us
1987- Enlisted in the United States Navy as a Seaman Recruit
1988- Sailor of the Year, NTC BOOST San Diego
-Honorably Discharged as a Seaman Apprentice
1988-1992- Midshipman at NROTC, University of Pennsylvania
1992- Commissioned as an Ensign, USN, Supply Corps
1993-1996- Served onboard the USS Mississippi CGN-40 as
Supply Officer, Sales Officer, Disbursing Officer, Food Service
Officer, Helicopter Control Officer & Landing Safety Officer
1996- Honorably Discharged as a Lieutenant (j.g.)
Qualified Surface Warfare
Supply Corps Officer,
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Unit Commendation Medal, Battle Efficiency
Ribbon (3), National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment
Ribbon, NATO Medal and Sharpshooter Pistol Ribbon
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Teaching
Certifications
Temple University
Bachelor of Science in
Elementary & Early
Childhood Education
Gerogian Court College
Bilingual/Bicultural
Education
Stockton College of NJ
ESL- English as a Second
Language
ELL
I’m not only certified in
teaching English Language
Learners; I was an English
Language Learner.