I understand the concern about my current degree plan, focused the BAAS.ED, in Secondary Education, and it will require 51 hours to complete. You said 14 additional hours were necessary in order to complete a degree where I can instruct Spanish courses. I would like to develop a plan where I follow the guidelines within the current plan, but will easily transition to an Educator in Spanish, with the 14 hours that we previously discussed. I spoke with Financial Aid and they told me I could stay within the maximum time frame, as I pursue this plan. I understand I do not have much room for any mishaps; yet, I believe I can complete this objective. However, I will have to take beginning Spanish in order to learn the language. As mentioned before,
Recently the guidance department of Boston Latin School has instituted a new policy that limits the number of Advanced Placement classes students can enroll in during junior year. Previously students after being granted a waiver could take a maximum of four AP classes. However under the new guidelines all juniors are restricted to three. This is unfair to students who seek to reach their full academic potential.
what should I do? Eventually, I chose to return to school to study English in order to
It was a steep learning curve over the next thirteen years as I gained experience and eventually taught in Taiwan’s most prestigious elementary schools. My teaching experience, combined with my understanding of the culture led to my first management position in an educational role as I became the Head Teacher of a public elementary school in Taiwan. I felt a real sense of commitment to the community in this role and I set ambitious goals when I started this position. My ability to work within the framework of the Taiwanese culture helped me accomplish these goals.
¿Comprende lo que esto significa? If your answer to, “Do you understand what this means?” is “no,” then your résumé, similar to many other non-Spanish speaking Americans just became less competitive. In time of economic hardships where the United States has “an unemployment rate above 7.8 percent,” the ability to distinguish oneself in the job market is a non-negotiable (Scherer). With an exponential increase in the Latino populace, the American workforce has been impacted profoundly. While one may feel certain that the ability to speak English in America, in conjunction with one’s education and work experience, will suffice in distinguishing oneself in the job market, this essay will argue that an English speaking monoglot is far less marketable than one who is bilingual in English and in Spanish.
For as long as I can remember learning how to read and write was a real challenge for me. When I first arrived in the United States I was enrolled at the nearby elementary school. Being from another country I was scared and embarrassed because I was different then the other children in my class. Talking and communicating with others was something that wasn't in the interest of what I wanted to do. I sat far away from others depriving myself of what they were doing or learning. Coming from Mexico and going to a school where no other children would speak the same language that I would or even play the way I did made me believe that I was some sort of thing that didn't belong. All these contributed to a low esteemed child that was unable to communicate. The world I was in suddenly became a place that I didn't know. To the kids and others in my class I was an illiterate person.
Había una vez Un chico que nació con cáncer. Un cáncer que no tenia cura.
The twentieth century philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein once said that “The limits of my language are the limits of my universe.” Despite the truth in that statement, it is still common today to hear people say, “I speak English, so I don’t have to learn a foreign language.” Although English has become increasingly important in global communication over the past few decades, the direct benefits of learning a foreign language are plenty. Among the various foreign languages pursued by American students, Spanish is by far the most popular, as competency in the Spanish language is a powerful resource that can increase one’s opportunities in the U.S and globally by tenfold. Therefore, it is extremely essential that Americans learn Spanish, as knowledge of the Spanish language opens the door to cultural appreciation, breaks the barrier between two cultures, and sets the stage for successful diplomacy.
My professional aspiration is to become an elementary school teacher. As an elementary teacher, I want to teach in a Latino setting. One important reason why I choose to be in a Latino setting, is to help Hispanic students who have trouble communicating in English. I want to make sure that each student gets equal attention and are not neglected just because it's harder for them to understand the material being presented. It is important to keep Latino students expectations of themselves high, and to motivated them to learn. I know this because I am a Latina student. I understand that Latinos have one of the highest rates of high school dropouts, but I believe that can be changed if they have more role models. Seeing more Hispanic teachers
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The struggle of getting up every morning early to get an education because being a drop out will not get myself very far in life and will not please that expensive taste of mine. Attending school tired and sometimes with no sleep. Having problems going on at home and being sick sometimes can make it so challenging but the ambition for success and making something out of one self is so real. Being raised in a family where failure is not an option has helped me be the young lady I am today who is full of significant responsibilities ambitions and dreams of making it big. Living the dream and making all the times I have woken up early and worked my bottom off worth it.
I volunteer at an organization that is called Seattle Music Partners. It is an organization that arrange volunteer tutors with students who cannot afford to learn music. I am teaching the Clarinet to a student for about 3 years now. I teach not only the instrument, but I teach them how to read music and basic music theory. I have learned so many different things due to this experience. I learned how to communicate effectively and deliver my thoughts with strength. The most memorable thing that my student told me was that she would like to pursue her career in music because she learned the excitement of playing music. This is why I continue to volunteer as a tutor because I enjoy the fact that I became a contribution to someone else’s life.
Hispanic culture, although mine by birth, was learned rather than passed on. Because I grew up living close to my Argentine grandparents who wanted to Americanize the family from the day they set foot in California, they and my parents applied this philosophy in raising me. They spoke no Spanish to me, but it was something that always fascinated me when I did hear it. The first time Spanish class was offered to me, I was eager to take it. I wanted to improve my understanding of where my family came from and find a link between myself and a multitude of different people. I saw learning Spanish as an opportunity to make a better connection with other cultures, including the one from which half of my family comes. With the Spanish knowledge I
When I was a child my dad, and my grandparents taught me how to speak Spanish before I could learn how to speak English. As I continued to learn more and more words, Spanish became my first language, I spoke it fluently, and English came second. When I was ready to start Pre-K, my dad taught me to write in English other than in Spanish. It was hard to learn how to write my letters without knowing them in English and only in Spanish. I would confuse my E’s
Learning a new language isn’t always easy. It has it’s up and down moments but once I learned that new language I felt accomplished and a lot of new opportunities open for me. My point is that learning English for me wasn’t easy, but once I learned English, I was able to help out my parents more and a bunch of new doors opened for me. You can say by knowing English I had a little more power now at home because they depended a lot on me now but it also felt great just to help them out with their English.