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 Hello! My name is Nano Walker and I am currently a student in the Master in Teaching program at Seattle University.  My commitment to pursuing a career in education began in college while earning my undergraduate degree in creative writing from SU. During my studies I also volunteered in a first grade classroom and developed a strong commitment to combating issues of social justice. This experience combined with my volunteer experience in a preschool in Boston inspired me to join a non-profit organization called City Year. During my two years with City Year Milwaukee I had the privilege of serving full-time as a tutor, mentor, and role model in a Milwaukee Public School with bilingual students in K3 through 8th grades. I worked closely with middle school teachers to provide tier 2 supports for at-risk students struggling in areas of attendance, behavior, and course performance in math and English. As the Student Engagement and Behavior Coordinator for the site, I also worked closely with the school administration and PBIS team to plan and implement special events and school-wide incentives. After school, my team of eight and I partnered closely with the Boys and Girls Club CLC program to provide academic, physical, and emotional enrichment programs for students of all ages. After my experience with City Year I moved back to the Seattle area where I worked for six months as a special education paraeducator in Bellevue before joining the MiT program. After graduating I will be endorsed to teach in elementary schools as a special educator. Through teaching I hope to continue inspiring under-served youth to succeed with confidence and effecting change in my community.

Tech Tool 1 - Glogster

Tech Tool 2 - Prezi

Tech Tool 3 - BrainPOP

Tech Tool 4 - Teaching Tolerance (Diversity Resource)