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Jorge Ramirez is a Core Faculty member and Instructor in the Department of Early Childhood Education at Pacific Oaks College, where he contributes to teacher education and early childhood advocacy. He also teaches upper-division Child Development courses at California State University, Los Angeles, and various child development courses at East Los Angeles College.
Education:
- AA in Liberal Studies, East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park (2000)
- BA in Child Development and Multiple Subject Preliminary Credential, California State University, Los Angeles (2006)
- MA in Early Childhood Education, University of Southern California, Rossier School of Education (2011)
- EdD in Early Childhood Education (expected 2027), Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena
Jorge's research and teaching focus on early childhood education from birth to age five, with a strong emphasis on social and emotional development, emotional intelligence, and equitable practices. His work is informed by over 25 years of experience across Head Start, state preschools, special education programs, lab schools, and private centers. He is passionate about empowering future educators and advocating for systemic change in early learning environments.
Jorge is currently developing a curriculum toolkit focused on helping young children articulate and express emotions healthily, inspired by personal challenges with emotional suppression and the loss of his father. His goal is to prevent similar struggles in future generations by integrating emotional validation into early education.
Jorge is a mentor in the California Early Childhood Mentor Program, supporting students from East Los Angeles College, CSULA, USC, Rio Hondo College, and CSU Fullerton. He is committed to being a resource for emerging child development professionals and fostering leadership in the field.
He has been featured in media outlets such as Home & Garden magazine, where he contributed insights on child development and chore responsibilities. His expertise spans curriculum design, adult teaching and learning, and inclusive pedagogy.
