Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language & Literature

Lived in Lima, Perú for 2 years, immersed in the language.

Taught English to adults throughout Lima & obtained a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate  

Lived and worked in Madrid, Spain as an English Language Assistant with elementary students 

Returned to the USA and worked in in a public high school, providing translations & interpretations to/from English & Spanish to connect families to the education system

Developed lesson plans for after-school programs for students and informational classes for parents

Taught Spanish to adults and children of various ages, both individual and group classes 

Taught ESL to adult learners and coordinated evening education program 

Coordinated travel abroad programs to Spanish-speaking countries; programs included staying with a host family and fostering  international connections: developed curriculum, lesson plans, and tools to support language growth & cultural competence 

Currently a high school Cultural Liaison, helping connect students and families to their education through culturally and linguistically appropriate support

And finally, I return to Lima, Perú as often as possible. I met my husband in Peru and we love coming back home to visit friends and family and eat as much Peruvian food as possible!