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Luis

Bachelors, English/Education
SUNY at Albany, SUNY at Albany

About Me

Originally from Honduras, I moved to the United States at the age of thirteen. I did not speak any English at all. Nevertheless, I was determined to learn the new language as soon as I could. After two years of hard work, I became fluent in English. I went on to college and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in English and a minor in Education. Subsequently, I became certified to teach English and Spanish as well. I love teaching. I have worked as a Spanish teacher for about nine years. My first five years of teaching were in the public school system. Later on, I taught at a private school for four years. During those years of teaching, I also did a fair amount of tutoring. I have tutored students from middle school all the way up to professional adults. As a teacher, I love to make the subject fun to learn and relevant to my students. For that reason, I like to incorporate material outside of the textbook. I especially prefer to use realia such as newspapers, brochures, menus, bus schedules etc. in the target language. I enjoy giving my students hands on activities that they can never forget. Enthusiasm and being positive are two characteristics that I find indispensable in my teaching style. Finally, I do like to have a life outside of teaching. I love to travel. I have been to a few Spanish speaking countries like Argentina, Panama, Mexico, Guatemala and Spain. Besides traveling, I also enjoy playing and watching soccer. Hasta Luego!

Education & Certifications

SUNY at Albany
Bachelors, English/Education
SUNY at Albany
Current Grad Student, Latin American Literature

Q&A with Luis

To be a successful teacher, first of all, you have to have passion for the subject that you teach. Secondly, you have to be dedicated, organized and creative in order to maximize students' learning.

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