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Welcome Tennenbaum Tech students and families!
I am very excited to be returning to Alliance Tennenbaum as your child’s Resource Lab teacher. You can be sure that I will work very hard to make sure your child is receiving their accommodations in every class to that they achieve success both in the classroom and out.
I came to teaching later on in my life, previously working in the film business in all assets from story/script development and sound recording to screenwriter and film editor. I received my B.A. in Film at the University of Southern California and I currently have a Multi-Subject credential from Cal State LA, as well as a Mild-to-Moderate credential from National University.
My first year of teaching was at a new charter school teaching 6thgrade. As excited as I was, I was totally unprepared to face the challenges of teaching 40+ students in each class. I soon realized my strength lay in teaching small groups and working 1:1 with those students who had learning difficulties. The charter school closed after the first year, and while I worked as a substitute for LAUSD, I got my Mild-Moderate Credential in order to teach Special Education (aka Students with Disabilities). I taught an SDC class in elementary school, and then worked as a Resource Provider at a handful of charter schools. Once I began teaching at Tennenbaum, I’ve never looked back. The scholars, teachers, parents, and community have truly made this The Best Place To Work!
Please feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions you might have. The office number is 323-276-5545. My email is listed below if that is easier.
Tutoring Hours:
M, T, W, Th, Fri
3:30-4:30pm
Best,
Ms. Siwek
Contact Information:
msiwek@laalliance.org
