"I am an educator of English as well as Spanish and Latin dance. I have my masters in Secondary education with certificates in ESL, Bilingual, and middle grades education. My studies and 12+ years of experience teaching English internationally and in the Chicagoland area and suburbs have provided me with invaluable insight into what students need to succeed in different learning environments and the necessary tools to help them achieve their goals.

As a public school educator, my students’ test scores as well as my leadership roles speak to the effectiveness of my instruction. My English Language Interventionist class in CCSD 62 contributed to 5/9 newcomers transitioning into general education classes, with one meeting WIDA exit criteria. The following year, 9/9 ELs in my targeted writing intervention showed growth on ACCESS, with 4/9 meeting WIDA exit criteria, placing me as the teacher with the most exits in the district. Later, in CPS, I was quickly recognized for strong classroom practices and invited to join the school’s instructional leadership team, where I collaborated with administration and colleagues to analyze school-wide data, discuss best practices, observe classrooms, and provide teachers with feedback. If you are interested in improving your English for purposes of everyday communication, excelling in a subject matter, and opening any doors to opportunities in your life, I am here to help!

I am also a Spanish and Latin dancer! This past year, I began instructing Spanish dance classes in CPS high schools through Ensemble Español. I also taught social dances to friends and provided private Spanish dance instruction to kids and colleagues. If you would like to learn how to dance salsa, merengue, bachata, receive a wedding choreography and lessons to enjoy your dance on your special day, play castanets, dance Sevillanas or Rumbas, or learn the foundations of classical Spanish dance, send me a message to let me know what exactly you are looking for!" less...