Dual Learners Mission
Our mission is to create enthusiastic learners that have complete confidence in their abilities. We want them to love learning.
Our Beliefs
We believe that when learners are enthusiastic about something, they are motivated to perform. The same is true for anyone who wants to achieve their goals.
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We strive to build enthusiastic learners in our program. Giving them the tools to be successful in this essential goal starts with confidence.
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After the Initial Assessment Analysis, we work on building their confidence with activities we know they will be successful in. This reinforces skills in order to create confident learners.
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Then we work together to create learning goals to carve a path to success.
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We empower them to make choices in their learning in a structured environment and use engaging, rigorous activities to learn the content.
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Learning is magical and we want all of our students to experience the magic that knowledge has to offer!
Master's of Science Degree in Special Education
Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education
Ms. Erika Peña graduated from Queens College with a double major in Psychology and Childhood Education. She went on to get her Masters in Special Education. She has been an educator for over 13 years. Eight of which have been working as a bilingual teacher. She has worked with many learners who have resisted learning a new language or building their first one. These learners have always come out stronger in their love for reading and learning.
Additional Certifications
Bilingual Education
TESOL Education
Ms. Erika Peña continues to be a lifelong learner! She currently holds certifications in the education field that qualify her to work with developing learners who need extra support to reach their goals. She is currently earning additional certifications for Reading Specialist and Gifted and Talented Instructor.