Mildred+Vigil-+About+Me

 I have worked at Rio Grande Elementary since I was hired by the Belen Consolidated School District 11 years ago. Prior to teaching, I attended the University of New Mexico where I received a BA in Early Childhood Multicultural Education.  I am currently a kindergarten teacher. For the past 11 years I have taught 1st grade, kindergarten, and was a reading resource teacher. I also was co-chair for my schools Student Assistance Team for six years. This position helped me to learn more about interventions and modifications for students. It also taught me about the diagnostic testing process needed to qualify students for special education. With this experience I began to get the more difficult behavior and special education students. I feel this helped me become a better, stronger teacher. It also helped to spark my interest in how students with disabilities learn. I am very interested in researching this topic further. I have attended many trainings and conferences in regards to students with ADHA, Autism, and behavior issues. This has become a personal interest to me.  I was also technology liaison for my school for five years. This position taught me a lot about downloading programs, as well as, fixing technical problems with our schools computers. This position helped me become more interested in technology. I worked with others in the district to develop a Technology Plan for the district. This plan helped to ensure monies through E-Rate to help our district get more technology. Through the years the amount of technology in our district has grown and can be visible in every classroom!  In my spare time I like spending time with my husband and two daughters. I also like spending time with my other family members and friends. I also like to exercise to relive stress from my job.
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