Holidays

This time of the year has to be one of my favorites because its the time of year when your family gathers together. At mentorship we like to decorate the office with stockings and lights. Each nurse and doctor has there own stocking with their names. Jojo, one of the nurses, made everyone in the office a specific character from 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' movie and a box with that characters name. Now everyone was given a name secretly to which they gave their person little gifts, basically Secret Santa except with character names and instead of giving one gift at the end\, they secretly leave gifts all December and in the end they reveal who they got. My mentor Jen got Cindy Loo Who. While going to my menotship I realized they are a family of their own. Going to mentorship I have made new friends and they not only show me what it is like to be a pediatric nurse but they give me advice with life problems or school itself, such as college.

Blog 9: EQ

1. I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.
2. a. This specific EQ does not meet all three of the criteria, although it does give a general topic it is not specific on what kind of person this question is referring to or what method would be used in order to lose weight. This EQ does take a stand about losing weight and it does require much research that can be found especially with this topic.
b. This EQ states the securing of conviction in what state or place? Laws differ depending on where you go.
c. This EQ does very well on explaining what they want to take on for further research but I would think that it be better to specify in what location because many times people from different places have different styles.
d. This EQ does states treating chronic pain. Specifying what part of the body they are trying to treat chronic pain would be more helpful. Also what treatment would you be using, are there many or just one?
3. How can an individual best inform and push a community in the Los Angeles area to stop, listen, and take action on promoting cancer awareness among children of 18 or under? 

Candy!

Today at my mentorship, Chino Pediatrics, we gave out candy to trick-or-treaters. The location at which my mentorship is located has a parade /festival where all the stores in thy shopping center give out candy. And as I passed out candy a little boy came up and said "trick-or-treat," he was a transformer (bumble bee).
I said, "Wow! A transformer!" He just blushed. And I laughed. I gave him his candy and he began to jump.
He said "Candy! Candy! Oh my gosh candy!" I had never seen a little boy get so excited for candy he just couldn't believe he had gotten candy, it was probably one of the best things to see.

Research and Working EQ

1. How can an individual best inform and push a community to stop, listen, and take action on promoting cancer awareness among children?
2. Answers to my EQ vary.

1. Inform the community of what cancer is and what causes it.
2. Inform the community on how this affects children and change their lives. 
3. Inform the community on how cancer not only affects the children but the dynamics of the family.

3. My most important source so far has been my research. Many of the articles I read have much information on the effects of cancer and what strategies parents can use to help their child feel more comfortable.
4. I am volunteering at the Chino Pediatrics office working with a group of Pediatric nurses. My mentor is Jen Soto.

Independent Component 1 Approval

1. For my 30 hours I plan to work more with my mentor, yes I do not have a mentor just yet but one I am working hard on finding one. I also thought about charity work at an actual organization that raises money for children with cancer and participate in events. Or even better yet I could go and visit children with cancer at hospitals, if they let me.
2. To prove or show evidence I would take pictures of what I learn or what my experience was for the day.
3. By working with children with cancer, I think it's best I be able to start helping them on a less professional level. What I mean is that getting a chance to play or do activities with children will help me better understand their situation and the struggle they go through having cancer.

Read Stories and Donate

Read stories of childhood cancer survivors and make a change. Maybe sell lemonade, a lemonade stand. One organization is about a little girl Alex, she put up a lemonade stand to try and raise money for cancer research. It starts with one small act.
Here are some links, read survivors stories and help out.

http://www.stbaldricks.org/kids/
http://iscc-charity.org/
http://www.alexslemonade.org/

Second Interview Questions

1. Jen Soto; Chino Pediatrics.
2. What do think is the most important thing to consider while working with kids? Skills?
What is the most difficult part of being a pediatric nurse?
What part of the process of becoming a pediatric nurse was the most difficult to overcome if any?
What part of your job is the most rewarding?
While working with kids, how important of a role do parents play?
What are some common everyday tasks that you go through?

Blog 5: Project Reflection and Working EQ

1. One positive thing that has happened to me so far, is the appreciation of all working professionals. What I mean is that every job has its own work attached to it, these professionals use many skills to complete their work at the best of their capabilities. During my summer mentorship at Fullerton College Lab School, I saw many kinds of ways teachers would communicate with students. For example, Enrique an autistic student would jump around before nap time and teacher Karin would say, "Enrique we do not jump around, it's time for us to sleep." By communicating that way with Enrique, students start to figure out that they should not do that because it is wrong, helping students learn right from wrong. Before volunteering at the Lab School I would have never thought that teachers use certain techniques to teach students, appreciating what they do because working with 2,3,4,5 year olds is tough.
2. My research has opened my eyes to many things I over viewed before, such as for every one egg there must be 1/4 cup of oil to balance its textures and not ruin the cake. There are various things that must be done to achieve the cake you want.
3. What has worked so far in my senior project is the understanding of my topic, I know that at times it gets hard to understand certain information when you can't ask questions because the author is not there to answer them. But so far my information has been very direct and comprehensive.
4. What has not worked for me is finding my sources, especially since my topic does not have many easy reachable sources. When I do find my sources or research it is very helpful but finding it is very tricky. I google Cupcake articles and it gives me recipes, I don't need that! I guess I have to be more specific.
5. Darla's Cake Design is a potential mentor, I am still getting the final confirmation. Dolissismo is another potential mentor. I have to persist. "What is the fundamental strategy needed towards having a successful and running Cupcakery?", is a question I was thinking of persuing because having delicious cupcakes is not the only thing needed to run a successful Cupcakery.

Bake Amazing at Home

Making cupcakes, the flavor possibilities are endless. From breakfast to lunch to dinner to desert. If you click on this link you will find some crazy delicious flavors. These cupcakes are favorites of many. Yes, Cupcakeries make great cupcakes but you can too, try out some flavors that you never would have thought to be so delicious. Checkout some award-winning recipes.

Blog 4: Interview Preparation

1. I plan to interview Darlene Swain owner of Darla's Cake Design. Darlene Swain is a great candidate for helping me move forward with my Senior Project because she has experience in the topic she is a professional in it. Running a Cupcakery isn't an easy thing it is different from other bakeries and Darlene would help me figure out how she keeps her business going and successful.

2. What made you want to take part in baking cupcakes and owning a Cupcakery for a living?

What are some essential characteristics you must have as a business owner?

First starting your business, what was one difficult problem or obstacle you encountered and how did you overcome it? Do you think it made you a more successful owner, why?

Being on Cupcake Wars, what are some important techniques you must master as a baker?

What is one important thing you learned while competing in Cupcake Wars?

Blog 3: Topic Choice and Semester 1 ESLR Goals

1. Pediatric Oncology
2. An Effective Learner seeks knowledge to better themselves in academics and to put that knowledge to use in real life. To portray my improvement in becoming and Effective Learner I will put my full effort into making my senior project and model assembly a success. To make both a success I will use my creativity to better my project. For example last year on our last trades how I brought in red and orange jello in a cup with crushed Oreos, green whipped cream, and a gummy worm to represent our energy source which came from the earth; our group passed these out to all who listened to our presentation.
An Effective Communicator is comprehensive, listens and adds to a group the ought conversation. To better improve and become an Effective Communicator I will be more involved in the committees available. By being a part of a committee I will better my communication skills and collaborate with others to achieve the overall goal of the committee.
An Effective User of Technology tries to improve their knowledge of the technology in our society today. To improve my skills with technology I will work on improving my typing skills and hopefully achieve the ability to type without looking at the keyboard. I will be able to type more words in a minute, this will help me do my projects and homework faster.
An Effective I-Poly Citizen is responsible in being a part of the I-Poly community meaning participating in events and giving back. To become and Effective I-Poly Citizen I will do my best to get to school on time and work closer to completing my community service hours. By doing these two things I will get closer to becoming an Effective I-Poly Citizen.

2013 2-Hour Presentation Reflections

1. The presentaions I viewed were:
Domestic Violence- Taryn C.
Diesease Prevention- Jazmin M.
Singing Professionally- Jamilex R.
Producing Talk Radio- Alfonse C.
Animation Voiceovers- Deanna P.
Recreation Centers- Isaiah C.
Alternative Vehicle Competition- Jesse M.
Theatrical Performance- Danielle M.
Suicidal Youth- Marissa H.
Wedding Planning- Sydney T.
Law Enforcement- Jared G.
Play Therapy- Demaris E.
Immigration Law- Yareli C.
Short Independent Films- Yesenia

2. I don't have many questions about the Senior Project but I was wondering by what time we must choose our topic?

3. The Essential Question and the three answers are the most important part to me because the presentation revolves around answering the EQ and the three answers that make up the final answer help give people more perspective then just giving one answer from the start.

4. I am not really sure on what I want to do yet, but I am thinking of going into the medical field maybe cancer. I also was considering doing pastry or gourmet cooking or homicide, there are so many options! I haven't decided.

Summer Mentorship Component

1. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0Anh5c7kRP5cpdHRDNnFsNzh5eW4zQXV5YXRWVGR0VXc&usp=drive_web

2. Fullerton College/CDES Department Lab School (714) 992-7070

3. What training do you have to go through to be a preschool teacher? Is there a certain degree that has to be obtained? By observing, I noticed that teachers must learn to talk to students in a certain positive way, is this true? What skills best suit someone looking to work with kids other than to be patient?

4. Wanting to work with kids, young kids, I learned that you must be patient, sensitive and kind with kids. Many times I say teachers explain to the students why they shouldn't fight or do other things that weren't right; giving them full explanations. I remember I had to explain to a student, Giovanni, why the word 'gay' was bad to say. I thought being a part of a day care would be different I didn't expect there to be a certain guide to being a teacher. Not once did I hear any of the teachers scream or about to the students, because you can't. Kids at a young age are not meant to be punished for their actions or scolded they are supposed to be explained why what they did was wrong. Many times they will not get it right away but after explaining to them consistently they begin to understand and learn. Enrique, a student that has autism, would be physical with students and his helper would tell him, "Enrique we do not push our friends." Or in other cases we have to be supportive and kind, Enrique's helper would tell him, "Enrique thank you for using your helping hands" or "Enrique good job using your fork." Those kinda of supportive kind words help students remember what they are doing is right. Doing this summer mentorship has helped me alot in learning about working with kids and the certain needs they must be provided with.

5. Learning all the things from my summer mentorship helped me come across a topic by widening my range of seeking one. I don't have to restrict myself to things that have to do with careers but also other things such as the right way to teach a preschool student the fundamentals and morals of life.