Zerayn D.
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Behavior Management Strategies
Understanding Student Development for Better Classroom Management How do you feel about classroom shenanigans? I feel more like, “Teaching is a walk in the park… Jurassic Park!” I came across this quote while preparing for a professional development for colleagues.… Continue reading
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The Making of a Philanthropist
What colleges have you attended? A humble poem From pedagogy to leadership,And psychology a perfect grip,It all shapes me, you see,Into a philanthropist I seek to be,For a love of humanity,making a difference in this society,And with knowledge in hand,I… Continue reading
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Play is a language
Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you? Play evolves in time If awakening your inner youth is your desire,Play is the perfect path to take you higher.But don’t be fooled, for age is just a… Continue reading
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Navigating Life’s Challenges in 2024
Leaving 2024 and its challenges Adept understanding of the complexity of human interaction and dynamics remains a challenge in 2024. Moving on from a place or situation due to struggles also continues to shape my journey. Saying goodbye to people… Continue reading
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English Literacy in an ESL Setting
Introduction: Learning and Teaching English Literacy I once played Chinese checkers before I get to learn how to play chess. The strategies are different because literally, the game boards are different. The movement of each playing piece are also different,… Continue reading
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Tribute to The Tribe
Free Verse Poetry I am proud of who we have become. We sailed together,through the highest crestsand the deepest troughs Though remaining in the rest positionare always stolen,we stayed in the same motionand did not opt to goas breaking waves… Continue reading
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Reciprocal and ethically supportive
Intentional and Meaningful Support in a Relationship One day, I was crying in my prayer to the LORD saying, “I think I failed in this relationship, again!” Relationships that are not defined by physical intimacy alone, but those that go… Continue reading
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A Cuckoo Found Home 8
Deceitful Blue Cuckoo Although fears have taunted and haunted me so,I found a blue cuckoo nearby, flying high and low.In this place he knows well, a bird so agile and clever,My trust it did gain, despite the unknown refrain.In him… Continue reading
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Jeepneys: A Unique Icon of the Philippines
The National Transportation of the Philippines “Para po!” That’s what passengers say to take off from a jeepney ride. Shortened as “jeep” or “dyip” in Tagalog, it has become one of the cultural icons of the Philippines. It is also… Continue reading
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Creating Beyond Scarcity
Creativity and Resourcefulness A vision or a dream I see,I ponder, search, to make it be,A prediction holds my thoughts,I plan what future it shall bring,and when scarcity’s final grasp,‘Tis not a limit, but a start,I see what I have… Continue reading
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