
¡Hola! Mi nombre es Elizabeth.
Here's a little bit about me and my journey to teaching online Spanish classes.
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Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language & Literature
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Lived in Lima, Perú for 2 years, immersed in the language.
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Taught English to adults throughout Lima & obtained a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate
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Lived and worked in Madrid, Spain as an English Language Assistant with elementary students
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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
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Developed lesson plans for after-school programs for students and informational classes for parents
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Taught Spanish to adults and children of various ages, both individual and group classes
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Taught ESL to adult learners and coordinated evening education program
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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
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Currently a high school Cultural Liaison, helping connect students and families to their education through culturally and linguistically appropriate support
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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!