Christian Ferraro | School of Education

Christian Ferraro

Year Graduated:

2021

Certified Elementary Teacher

Sonora Elementary School

Job description

I educate children in a K-8 classroom.

Why did you choose this program?

This program was the quickest route to becoming an educator. Thus, I would become a teacher a year sooner and save money. I also loved Humboldt’s scenery, it made me feel at home.

How did this program prepare you for your job?

This program taught me so much I could not fit into a small box. I learned core subjects, how to tailor to individual needs (within the subject matter and social-emotional), compassion and understanding for all of my students to give them the best education possible, teaching using best practices, how to research to ensure I am using best practices, engaging students in learning, understanding or listening to others with differences of opinions (this will occur a lot in my career), and collaboration with others.

What did you enjoy most about the program?

The love and support from the educators and my mentor teacher.

Other comments?

This program had different expectations for different people. We were all getting a different experience in the classroom. One student would be teaching every day while another would only teach during their solos. More structure in the elementary classroom would be nice.

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