My name is Aleanna Ortiz (she/her/hers) and I sometimes go by Ale. I grew up in Riverside and have not done a whole lot of moving around. I have been dabbling around with my career choice since 2018 so I have come a long way in my efforts to become an elementary school teacher. One of many strong suits is my ability to get along with children. I often would babysit for my aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, which I believe contributed to my love for children. Something in particular that excites me about GEO-4 is the idea that I will be able to teach efficiently and effectively. Something that most classes do not teach you is how to actually teach or what resources to use. So the idea that I will not only learn about geology but also how to be a teacher is a win win for me. Something that worries me about GEO-4 is the idea of self-grading. I feel as though I am a good student, but what if I am not as good as I think I am. Some of my passions include golfing, scuba diving and volleyball. I recently got into golfing with my husband; we just started lessons towards the beginning of January 2022. Scuba diving is something that makes me feel so free. It is a little harder to go, as I work and go to school fulltime but I am planning a trip to go to the red sea with my family. I am terrible at most sports but I am the least bad at volleyball; I think that's why I like it so much.

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