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Hi! I’m Mrs. Burruss Welcome to my class!

Welcome to Mrs. B's class! Learn how to succeed in college and life with tips on goal setting, responsibility, flexibility, and utilizing your support systems. Overcome challenges and prioritize your education to achieve your dreams.

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Hi! I’m Mrs. Burruss Welcome to my class!

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  1. Hi! I’m Mrs. BurrussWelcome to my class! Feel free to call me Mrs. “B” You may contact me by calling my voicemail at ECC~ (310) 532-3670 ext. 4404

  2. Personal Tidbits • I was born in New York and grew up on the east coast • I have traveled the world extensively and alone most of the time • I enjoy the outdoors, friends, sailing, art, music, laughter, teaching, learning, and my family

  3. Partial Employment History • I have been employed as an air freight manager, a sailing instructor, a self employed boat letterer, musician, and band agent • I have my Masters of Science degree in Education and an Elementary Credential • I worked with the Torrance Unified School District for 14 years • I’ve taught at ECC since 2004. I have taught both on campus and at the men’s federal prison on Terminal Island

  4. Topics of Discussion My goals as your teacher are to • Help you succeed in this class, in college, and in life • Be there as a support system • Help you build your levels of responsibility and flexibility • Send you from my classroom feeling that you have learned and will continue wanting to learn!

  5. Success in College and Life • The desire to succeed • Attainable goals • Prioritizing your goals • Making the right choices

  6. Utilize Your Support Systems! • Find out what is available to you • Writing center, Tutoring center, Counselors, etc. • Ask questions and ask for help! • If you don’t ask, no one will know that you need help! • Be open to advice from successful people! • Ask how they succeeded in school

  7. Build Your Levels of Responsibility! • Be Responsible! • Show up for class, ON TIME! • Know the expectations of your instructor and do your work! • Haveat least 2, if not more, study buddies in each of your classes • Try to pick other students who take success seriously

  8. Build Your Levels of Flexibility! • Be Flexible! • When assignments are changed, go with the flow. • Create a life outside of school that will allow you to succeed • Incorporate back ups for work and home • Trade babysitting • Trade work schedules • Eat healthy, exercise, and sleep! • Plan work time and playtime!

  9. Challenges and Road Blocks • The outside world will try to stop you from succeeding! • Stick to it • Overcome it • Just do it and do it NOW! Don’t procrastinate! • Keep in mind that school is harder with work and a family, but you can do it with time management and organization!

  10. Real Life • If you feel overwhelmed • Get help and delegate tasks • Talk to a teacher, counselor, or the school psychologist • Lighten your workload • Drop a class • Work less hours • Say “No” to doing favors • Prioritize social events and homework

  11. You Can: • Be successful in school and in life • Dream your dream and make it happen • Make choices that will bring you closer to your goals • Consider your education a priority • Continue to grow with an education

  12. Begin Your Road to Success • Read your syllabus carefully • Understand what is expected • Ask questions if you don’t understand The world is constantly changing and you are too!

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