Sunday, March 23, 2008

Elena Ibarra: A Successful Former ESL Student


Elena Ibarra started out taking our intermediate ESL level 5 and level 6 classes back when those classes were still noncredit in our dept. She then progressed to our credit Academic ESL Program, completing both ESL 102 and ESL 103. Trying to get more English exposure and to learn to communicate faster, Elena also took dancing and swimming classes.

In 2001, Elena graduated from Cal State University San Marcos with a BA in visual and performing arts.

Currently, Elena works full time as an Information Services Network Assistant for the Palomar Community College District. In this position, she has had the opportunity to assist Network Specialists in the day-to-day operations of the enterprise data communications network and devices; to perform a variety of technical tasks servicing faculty, staff, students, and vendors in the entire district, such as installation and troubleshooting of networked devices, peripheral equipment and software applications; to provide technical support; and to respond to requests from district users regarding enterprise operations and procedures.

Elena has previously worked for our dept. as an ESL Computer Lab Technician where she had the chance to work one-on-one with students and instructors.

To continue her academic pursuit, Elena is working to attain an MBA degree. She would love to be able to work with students again.

Elena lives in Temecula, California, with her 13-years-old son, her mom, and her dog Pepper. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, going for rides on a bicycle, and salsa dancing.

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