Ms Rosa the Teacher
Welcome !
As an educator, I believe that you discover what you know and what you can do by exploring possibility. Anything is possible when you know how to learn.
A student's purpose is to learn how to learn.
A teacher's purpose is to remove obstacles from the student's path while they are learning.
Together we will experiment with ideas, investigate knowledge, practice skills, and increase our mutual humanity. I am honored to do this work with you.
Wholeheartedly, Ms Rosa
Mindful Moment
The butterfly effect video invites you to listen while you are here & to focus on counting butterflies to relax.
How many butterflies do you see?
Art
Artmaking empowers our lives and communities. Intro to Art class studies artists, concepts, movements, techniques, and media. With command of digital tools, students express their individual identity while using visual communication to build community around social justice. The elements of art and principles of design provide a dynamic framework for critical thinking and creativity.
Did you see something beautiful today?
English
English Language Development class explores learning experiences that promote proficiency in English while honoring heritage language and fostering life-long biliteracy.
Honors English 9 class uses a writer's lens to explore key ideas and details through the study of craft and structure in classic and contemporary literature and informational texts.
What do you want to read?
Advisory
The year-level Advisory group is the smallest structured unit provided for student interaction. We gather to discuss the 9th grade experience. Our focus is the student's transition into high school.
In advisory class, we learn how to use tools and strategies including growth mindset, self-efficacy, self management, and social awareness:
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Growth Mindset is the belief that one's abilities can grow with effort
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Self-Efficacy is the belief in one's own ability to succeed in achieving an outcome or reaching a goal
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Self-Management is the ability to regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations
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Social Awareness is the ability to empathize, understand social and ethical norms, and access available resources.
We cover material designed to support students as they discover their voice and choose their standpoint while exploring the field of social justice. Together we work on a year-long intercurricular project. Also, we read Wonder by R.J. Palacio as a community.
What do you want to try next?
Theresia Rosa Kleeman
At Social Justice Leadership Academy Magnet, I teach English Language Development, Honors English 9, and Introduction to Art. Also, I instruct 9th grade Advisory and serve as the Ninth Grade Lead.
Prior to teaching at SJLAM, I worked for LAUSD as a Substitute Teacher in Central Secondary 3 and a Teacher Assistant at Newmark Continuation High School. As a teacher, I have taught private high school, community college, and community based programs.
In the non-profit sector, I worked as a gallery director and museum curator. As an artist, I have exhibited art work at museums and galleries. As an entrepreneur, I have built corporations in the creative industry, developed production teams, and managed complex arts projects.
Locally, I serve on the Advisory Board for Ascot Hills Park and the Advisory Committee for Fulcrum Arts. My company Studio Sereno is operated by a talented creative team that produces unique artistic solutions.
Credentialed by the State of California to teach secondary Art and English with English Learner (EL) Authorization as well as Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development (eCLAD) certification, I hold a Bachelor of Fine Art and Master of Fine Art in Art.
My teacher preparation with emphasis in transformative and culturally responsive education was completed at CalStateLA and with emphasis in functional linguistics at UCLA. Also, my undergraduate and graduate study in fine art and psycho-semiotics was completed at the California Institute of the Arts.
Additionally, I am certified to instruct the Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC) developed by the California State University as well as Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles (APCSP) through the LAUSD partnership with Code.org and Creative Coding through Vidcode.
CONTACT
OFFICE HOURS
7:30am to 8am Monday through Friday
and by appointment in person or on Zoom.
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