Jasmine Hobson Rodriguez
English / ERWC Teacher
Hesperia Unified School District
Hesperia, CA USA
“Teaching is for those who have passion for their subject and enjoy helping others overcome challenges and find motivation.”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
2008 - Enrolled at UCR as a Computer Engineering major
Oct. 2009 - diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Summer 2010 - changed major to English Literature
2013 - Graduated from UCR with B.A. in English Literature
2014 - Completed UCI teaching credential and began teaching at Hesperia High School
2015 - Graduated from UCI with M.A. in Teaching
2019 - Organized Hesperia High's inaugural Black History Month gallery & symposium
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Fontana A.B. Miller High School
Fontana A.B. Miller High School
Bachelor
English Literature
University of California, Riverside
English Literature
University of California, Riverside
Graduate
Teaching
University of California, Irvine
Teaching
University of California, Irvine
Career
English / ERWC Teacher
I enjoy project-based learning and designing curriculum related to important societal issues.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Writing
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
A teacher's work day starts early... or late. As a night owl, I often prep lessons the evening before (although some teachers are very early risers). Depending on the day, a teacher may not sit down between 7am and 3pm. The more dedicated and involved in the school community, the busier you'll be!
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Bachelor
English Literature
English Literature
Graduate
Teaching
Teaching
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"Teaching is often regarded as a career for those who don't know how to use their degree; this is definitely NOT true. Teaching is for those who have passion for their subject and enjoy helping others overcome challenges and find motivation."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
Physical Issues
