•Provide instruction for 123 9th-12th grade students ranging in class sizes from 11-30 in both block and traditional 7 period scheduling•Teach Spanish levels 1,2,3,4, and 5 to promote speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the target language•Incorporate technology into daily activities including use of the SMART board, 1 to 1 chromebooks, video and audio recording, online discussion and presentation tools, and webquests•Provide authentic experiences through realia, email penpals from Argentina, classic novels, and music •Adapt daily activities to accomodate students with physical, visual, and learning disabilities•Guide and assist officers as the Spanish Club Advisor to plan and implement culture and speaking activities•Organize and lead an international educational tour for students to Costa Rica

I am the instructor of a parent/child Spanish class geared toward children ages 3-5. It is an 8 week introductory course where I use songs, movement, and speaking to expose them to the language and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.