"I currently work as a middle school ELA teacher. In the past, I have taught classes of both middle and high school French, Spanish, and Reading. I work relentlessly to increase academic achievement, while also helping to expand educational opportunities for our students. Both in and out of the classroom, I provide an environment conducive to language acquisition by utilizing the following:

1. Implementation of a variety of effective instructional strategies such as TPRS among others

2. Awareness of individual learning styles

3. Simulation of real-world applications of the language

4. Creating an atmosphere in which students feel comfortable to practice and learn from mistakes

5. Promoting an atmosphere where students respect cultures and learn from differences

What I bring to the position that may be unique among candidates is my foreign language background. I have spent a total of two years abroad for my undergraduate studies in Angers, France, as well as in Madrid, Spain. After my study abroad experience and having graduated from UCM, I relocated to Madrid where I taught ESL. Other experiences and places of teaching ESL include Boston, Massachusetts, and Liberty, Missouri. In addition to my study abroad experience, I was accepted into the French Advanced Placement Summer Institute at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, while undertaking my graduate studies. Finally, I spent the majority of the 2015 summer in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, with a family to immerse myself in both the language and culture. In my years studying both French and Spanish and living abroad in these countries, I have gained experience, awareness, and competence in my language skills. I feel this experience augments my instructional background and provides a unique perspective for my students.

Thank you for your consideration!" less...