Masters in Elementary, Bilingual and Special Education, May 2003
Current Job Title: 5th grade bilingual teacher
This is my fifth year teaching in the public school system. I have taught 1st, 6th, 4th, 3rd, and 5th grade. Before that, I taught ESL to adults through English Connection in Saratoga Springs, NY. I am currently finishing up my Masters and will pursue a second Masters in ESL. I have also done some private tutoring in Spanish, translations, and test prep for teachers and students.
With my education at Skidmore, I have opened many doors for myself. Spanish in my profession – teaching—is very valuable because there aren’t too many of us that are bilingual or trilingual. I use my Spanish to be a mediator between the parents and administrators in my school, provide the Spanish community with translated versions of important documents concerning their children’s lives, and most importantly, I offer my students an education in two languages.
Furthermore, I love to learn and experience new things. I have used my love for languages to help a friend in Costa Rica open up her own school. In addition, I have traveled to Germany, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean to learn about other languages and cultures as well. I hope to someday further my travel experiences and give back to my students, family, and friends.