Spanish 1 Immersion - Birthdays In Mexico and Latin America

TEACHER ALEJANDRA
As a heritage Spanish speaker with a rich cultural background, Alejandra brings a unique and authentic perspective to her role as a virtual Spanish instructor. Since obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Teaching of Spanish from 2017, she has been dedicated to teaching Spanish at various levels (Spanish 1, Spanish for Heritage Speakers, and AP Spanish Literature and Culture). Her endorsement in ESL allows her to effectively support students from diverse linguistic backgrounds, ensuring that all learners have the opportunity to excel in their Spanish language journey.

Alejandra’s passion for teaching goes beyond language acquisition; she is deeply committed to fostering a love for Spanish culture in her students. Through interactive lessons, engaging activities, and cultural explorations, she strives to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where students feel excited and motivated to learn Spanish.

TEACHER CECILIA
Cecilia is a native Spanish speaker. She learned Spanish and English simultaneously because both of her parents were born in Mexico and she was born and raised in Chicago. 

She has taught Spanish 1 & 2 since 2017 at the middle school level. She studied abroad in Barcelona for half a year and loved learning about the Spanish language through a different perspective. She has a Bachelor of Arts in teaching of Spanish from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is very passionate about teaching Spanish through her culture and giving students the opportunity to learn to love the Spanish language.


TEACHER LAURA 
Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Languages and a Graduate Certificate in Spanish Language Education. Originally from Colombia, she has been teaching English, French, and Spanish as a second language both in the USA and her home country since 2018, across various educational levels from kindergarten to adult in private and public schools.

She is very creative and passionate about languages and cultures, Laura strives to immerse students in the Spanish language while sharing her Latino cultural traditions, customs, and holidays alongside those of other Hispanic countries.

TEACHER NIKKI 
Nikki worked as a public school teacher from 2005-2016 teaching a variety of subjects ranging from high school Spanish I, II, and III, and middle school dual language.  She decided to start teaching online in 2016 to establish more freedom and creativity in her classroom. Students say she is patient and engaging, and she breaks down information in a comprehensible way.

TEACHER VAL
Valerie has experience teaching Spanish to ages 3-18. She has over seven years of experience working with students from all over the world both as a school teacher and an online teacher. 

She grew up speaking both English and Spanish in Texas. She has lived overseas in Madrid, Spain teaching ESL to students from kindergarten to adults. Through this experience, Valerie has adapted to the Spanish teaching culture and learned new ways to approach student learning. Students love working with her because she is kind, engaging and a warm listener.