Tiffany Carmona
POSITION: Grade 2
YEARS IN TEACHING: 6
YEARS AT ST. LUKE: 6
COLLEGES ATTENDED: Whittier College
Academy of Art University
YEARS IN TEACHING: 6
YEARS AT ST. LUKE: 6
COLLEGES ATTENDED: Whittier College
Academy of Art University
Bio
I believe in Catholic education; St. Luke Catholic School was my first home. I have been part of the Parish with my family since I was three years old. I attended St. Luke Catholic School as a Kindergartener and graduated from eighth grade in 2002. As a student, I was a member of the Academic Decathlon Team, Student Council, Altar Serving, Safety Patrol, the volleyball and basketball teams, and a member of the Honor Roll. I then continued my Catholic education at Bishop Amat Memorial High School in La Puente, where I graduated with Honors. I feel that my Catholic education has instilled strong morals, determination, and leadership skills that continue to help me everyday.
I continued my academic journey at Whittier College earning my Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Studio Art and a minor in French Cultural Studies and was on the Dean’s List for academic honors. In my final two years at Whittier College, I was able to take classes that allowed me to take charge of the art program at St. Luke Catholic School. I began teaching art classes to grades K-8 at St. Luke Catholic School in 2009. During this time, I taught the Meet the Masters Program and developed new and revitalized lessons on some of the most famous Masters of Art. This experience not only taught about the artists and their work, but interested the students and got them more involved in the creative process.
After I graduated from Whittier College with my Bachelor degree, I decided to pursue my Masters. Through the Masters Program I not only advanced my education in Fine Art, but also studied Art History, Photography, Business, Economics, and management skills. I graduated with my Masters Degree in December of 2013.
In addition to being the 2nd grade teacher, I am currently the moderator for Speech and Debate, a founding moderator of the Theater program, a co-moderator for the Graphic Design Team, Fine Arts coach for Academic Decathlon, and the Altar Server Coordinator for the Parish.
SECOND GRADE INFORMATION
The second grade is a very important sacramental year in the Catholic Church; we will be growing in our faith by receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. The students learn about our loving and forgiving Father and many of the wonderful things He has done for us, His children. In second grade, we build on the skills learned in first grade and expand on the students' reading and writing skills. Students use writing every day as a way to express their ideas through journal exercises and writing activities. Math concepts, such as double-digit addition and subtraction, multiplication, geometry, measurements, and two-step word problems are learned. Time management, responsibility, study skills, and organization are key skills that are used in second grade.
“I AM ST. LUKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL!”
I continued my academic journey at Whittier College earning my Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Studio Art and a minor in French Cultural Studies and was on the Dean’s List for academic honors. In my final two years at Whittier College, I was able to take classes that allowed me to take charge of the art program at St. Luke Catholic School. I began teaching art classes to grades K-8 at St. Luke Catholic School in 2009. During this time, I taught the Meet the Masters Program and developed new and revitalized lessons on some of the most famous Masters of Art. This experience not only taught about the artists and their work, but interested the students and got them more involved in the creative process.
After I graduated from Whittier College with my Bachelor degree, I decided to pursue my Masters. Through the Masters Program I not only advanced my education in Fine Art, but also studied Art History, Photography, Business, Economics, and management skills. I graduated with my Masters Degree in December of 2013.
In addition to being the 2nd grade teacher, I am currently the moderator for Speech and Debate, a founding moderator of the Theater program, a co-moderator for the Graphic Design Team, Fine Arts coach for Academic Decathlon, and the Altar Server Coordinator for the Parish.
SECOND GRADE INFORMATION
The second grade is a very important sacramental year in the Catholic Church; we will be growing in our faith by receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. The students learn about our loving and forgiving Father and many of the wonderful things He has done for us, His children. In second grade, we build on the skills learned in first grade and expand on the students' reading and writing skills. Students use writing every day as a way to express their ideas through journal exercises and writing activities. Math concepts, such as double-digit addition and subtraction, multiplication, geometry, measurements, and two-step word problems are learned. Time management, responsibility, study skills, and organization are key skills that are used in second grade.
“I AM ST. LUKE CATHOLIC SCHOOL!”