**KIMBERLY KNAPP**
Kimberly is a fun, energetic Spanish teacher from Calgary, Canada who now calls Oaxaca, Mexico "home." She has over 10 years of experience teaching languages to students of all ages, from around the world. Kimberly holds a B.A. in French & Spanish, a minor in Linguistics, a B.A. in Pedagogy, and a TESOL certification. She is a very patient teacher who loves creating exciting activities that encourage student interaction, communication, and expression. Kimberly loves connecting with her students, learning about their cultures, and sharing her own rich cultural background.
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**MONICA FERNANDEZ**
Monica is a certified Spanish language teacher who lives in Florida, and is originally from Spain. She has a true passion for teaching Spanish language and culture and has over 15 years of experience teaching students of all ages, as well as 11 years dedicated to working as a bilingual preschool teacher. Monica has a bachelor's degree from Universidad de Oviedo and holds early childhood education and director credentials as well. In her free time, Monica loves spending time with her family, watching her sons play competitive soccer, and learning about other countries and cultures.
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**GAIL ENCERRADO**
Gail is a highly skilled teacher from El Paso, Texas who is bilingual in English and Spanish. With over 20 years of experience teaching in-person and online, Gail has developed a passion for teaching English and Spanish language, literacy, and math classes through high-interest activities, like: cooking, baking, crafts, and life skills focused classes. Gail holds a B.A. in Linguistics from University of Texas, a TESOL certification, and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Education. She is experienced in teaching students of all ages, and has worked extensively with children with autism. Her teaching philosophy focuses on developing strong student rapport and personalized learning experiences to maximize student achievement.