I teach middle school English Language Arts and English Language Development classes for diverse students of all proficiency levels including newcomers, long term English learners, emergent bilinguals, and ELs included in the co-taught environment. Many of my students are originally from Mexico as well as Puerto Rico. My ELs are navigating two cultures, simultaneously mastering two languages, and developing their Chicanx identity as first, second, and even third generation immigrants in Ohio. Our classroom is a linguistically diverse space with rich learning opportunities that cultivate a love for Latinx cultures and mutual respect for ALL languages. I absolutely love the second language acquisition process, learning about my students' cultures, and have even learned Spanish as a second language to communicate effectively with my students and their families!
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United Way Lake County "4 Under 40 Award' Nominee, 2022 WE Teacher of the Year Award $500 Winner, 2021 Lake County ADAMHS Board Member, 2021-Current William Dorsey Scholarship Recipient, 2019 Downtown Painesville Organization John S. Casement Diversity Award Winner, 2019 Painesville City Local School's Staff Member of the Year, 2018 Lake County YMCA Corporate Board Member, 2014-2019 Dollar General Literacy Foundation Award Recipient, 2018 Top Student in the Foreign Language Department, 2011 Lake Erie College Dean's Award Recipient, 2011 Foreign Language Teaching Assistant, 2009-2011 Humanities Legacy Scholarship Recipient, 2009-2011 Mortar Board Membership Chair, 2009-2010 LEC Spanish Club President, 2009-2010
I earned my Masters of Education (MEd.) in Curriculum & Instruction in TESOL Literacy from Cleveland State University in 2020. I completed two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Lake Erie College in Spanish Studies and Secondary Education with a concentration in English Language Arts and Literature in 2011. My current teaching license in the state of Ohio is for PreK-12 TESOL Endorsement; Secondary Education (AYA - English Language Arts), Grades 7-12. I also have an Associates of Arts degree from Lakeland Community College and a high school diploma in 2008 from Cornerstone Christian Academy. Fun Fact: My 5 year old daughter just started Kindergarten at my alma mater! #GoPatriots
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4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Reading, Specialty, Social Studies, World Languages, Spanish, ESL-EFL-ELL, Other (ELA), Professional Development, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, For All Subjects, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning