Jessica Miguel
She/Her/Hers
- Profile
- Education
- Research
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Profile
Jessica Miguel is a native of Central California, born and raised in Fresno, Ca. Holding ten years of experience in education as a teacher and paraprofessional, Jessica’s research interests lie in examining the language and cultural practices of students with special needs within classroom and home environments. Her most recent research endeavors are on the Improving Odds study, researching Mexican heritage families whose children are diagnosed with Autism in order to determine beliefs surrounding Autism and access to early intervention within this population. Past research includes topics related to; determining access to early child care education in a Southern California community, the examination of 3-5 year old students with special needs in Dual Language Immersion classrooms; and helping conduct research on the literacy practices of Latina student mothers at the university level. Jessica graduated with a B.A. in International Development from UCLA in 2010 and holds an M.Ed. in Multilingual Multicultural Education from California State University, Fresno. Jessica is also a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Philippines '10-'12.
Education
Ph.D. (In progress) Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Transforming Education in a Diverse Society. University of California, San Diego
M.A. (2015) Multilingual Multicultural Education. California State University, Fresno.
B.A. (2010) International Development Studies. University of California, Los Angeles.
Research
Projects
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· Improving Odds Study |
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July 2o17 – Present |
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PI: Dr. Shana R. Cohen |
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Co-researcher on a mixed methods study that seeks to understand the beliefs, causes, and symptoms of Mexican Heritage parents surrounding ASD. As well as understanding how parents select, enact, and evaluate Early Intervention programs that their children are a part of via a series of interviews and surveys. |
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· Early Childhood Education |
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July 2017 – June 2018 |
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Co-researcher on a study that seeks to understand early care and education in a small town in Southern California via provider, teacher, administrative, and parent input in order to provide better academic outcomes in the community. |
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• UC Links Project |
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July 2016 – June 2017 |
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Co-researcher on a longitudinal project for two head start programs working with Latino and Native American populations. Creating databases, managing files, teaching in early childhood setting, and working with SPSS. |
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Publications
- Cohen, S. R., & Miguel, J. (2018). Amor and Social Stigma: ASD Beliefs Among Immigrant Mexican Parents. Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3457-x
- Cohen, S. R., Miguel, J., & Wishard Guerra, A. (2019). Child-rearing routines among Mexican-heritage children with autism spectrum disorder. Autism. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361319849244
Fellowships/Grants/ Awards
Fellowships/Grants/Awards
Fellowship/Grants
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• UCSD San Diego Fellowship |
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• INSAR- Diversity Award |
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• UCSD Graduate Student Association Travel Award |
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• Gatlinburg- John G. Borowski Diversity Travel Award |
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• UCSD Education Studies Travel Fellowship |
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• Graduate Opportunity Fellowship |
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• Kia Motors America, Inc. Scholarship |
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• Dr. Berta Gonzales Scholarship |
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• Linda Carol Miller Memorial Scholarship |
Awards
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• CSU Fresno, University Graduate Medalist |
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• CSU Fresno, Deans’ Graduate Medalist |
