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My name is Madeline Freilich and I am passionate about teaching science. Please use the menu at the top of this page or the buttons below to learn more about how I teach and why.
Qualifications
Credential and Authorization
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Single Subject Credential in Science Education (2042 Preliminary Teaching Credential) - expected June 2021
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English Language Learner Content Authorization (AB 1059) - expected June 2021
Madeline has also successfully passed the CBEST, Foundational-Level General Science CSET, and the edTPA examinations and is in good standing with the CTC and UCI.
Education
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B.S. in Physics with a Concentration in Education from UCI - expected June 2021
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A.S. in Mathematics and Physics
Why teaching?
In the Spring of 2019, I decided to take an education class for variety in my schedule. In the course, I learned about the Next Generation Science Standards. As someone who struggled to pay attention in school, I instantly knew that the NGSS would have been a much more engaging way to learn science. In later coursework, I learned about differentiated and UDL supports. The schools I went to lacked the kind of support I needed to make education as enjoyable a process as learning.
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I want to become a teacher to help students love science. I know very few people who do not enjoy learning in some capacity (even if it is nonscholastic) but know so many people who do not enjoy school. I want to bring an engaging science curriculum to students and provide each student the support they need to enjoy and succeed at learning science. I want to help students fully see the beauty in the world around them by acquiring and understanding science skills and concepts.