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Spanish Language Instructor

Experienced Spanish instructor with 25+ years teaching K-12, certified in special education.

Teaching Philosophy

I believe that learning Spanish fosters academic growth through strong foundations in communication, vocabulary, grammar, and cultural understanding, guiding students to recognize the beauty and purpose in language and culture as they grow into thoughtful communicators.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Special Education
  • FL State Teaching Certification K-12: Specific Learning Disabilities and Varying Exceptionalities (2000-current)

Experience

  • Over 25 years teaching in public, private, and homeschool settings (K–12)
  • Homeschooled 4 children: Caleb (2021 Grad), Joshua (2022 Grad), Seth (2025 Grad), Nathan (2029 Grad)

Classes Taught

Areas of Expertise

  • Spanish language instruction
  • Special education strategies for diverse learning needs
  • K-12 curriculum design and differentiated instruction
  • Conversational Spanish fluency and cultural understanding

Special Notes

  • Min 10 students, max 20
  • $500 per semester
  • 0.5 credit per semester
  • Semester 1 prerequisite for Semester 2
  • Curriculum TBD