Letras & Learning
Paducah, Kentucky, United States
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I have been teaching for 15 years, working with students in all grade levels, K–12, either teaching Spanish or supporting English Learners. Currently, I teach middle school reading RTI and Spanish, focusing on helping students build literacy, language skills, and confidence. Over the years, I have designed curriculum, interventions, and resources tailored to diverse learners, combining classroom-tested strategies with engaging, practical materials.
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Habla Rápido - Speaking | Avancemos Units Preliminar - 2 | Slides + Recording
Build fluency, listening accuracy, and speaking confidence with this fast-paced partner activity: Habla Rápido!This engaging Spanish speaking activity gets students actively producing language while their partner listens and writes exactly what they hear. Students work in pairs with defined roles and switch halfway through the activity, ensuring that everyone practices both speaking and listening skills. This version includes ready-to-use prompts aligned to Avancemos Units Preliminar - 2, maki
7th - 12th
Spanish
Habla Rápido Speaking Activity | Avancemos Units 3–5 | Slides + Recording Sheet
Build fluency, listening accuracy, and speaking confidence with this fast-paced partner activity: Habla Rápido!This engaging Spanish speaking activity gets students actively producing language while their partner listens and writes exactly what they hear. Students work in pairs with defined roles and switch halfway through the activity, ensuring that everyone practices both speaking and listening skills. This version includes ready-to-use prompts aligned to Avancemos Units 3–5, making it perfe
7th - 12th
Spanish
Spanish Speaking Country Research Project | Beginner Presentation
Introduce culture, research, and novice Spanish writing with this engaging Spanish-Speaking Country Mini-Research & Presentation Project for exploratory or beginner Spanish classes. Students choose a Spanish-speaking country they want to visit, research key facts, and create a visual presentation in Spanish using scaffolded sentence starters. Students present in small groups while peers complete a listening graphic organizer, keeping everyone engaged and accountable. This project is ideal for
4th - 12th
Latino and Hispanic Studies, Spanish
Editable Review Game - Canva Template - Avancemos Lección Preliminar - U4L1
End-of-Year Spanish 1 Review Game: Lección Preliminar – Unidad 3, Lección 2 (Editable Canva Version)Get your students excited for their final exam with this interactive, fully editable Canva presentation! Designed for Spanish 1 and aligned with the Avancemos curriculum, this game covers everything from Lección Preliminar through Unidad 3, Lección 2. Students play in partners or teams through four engaging rounds: Rapid Response – answer questions quickly to earn points Who Am I? – guess
6th - 12th
Spanish
Dia de los Muertos Lesson Plans - Ofrenda Project - Webquest - English / Spanish
🕯️ Día de Muertos Project & WebQuest – “Honramos a…” / “Honoring Someone” (English & Spanish Versions Included!) Bring culture, creativity, and language together with this meaningful Día de Muertos classroom project! Students explore authentic resources to learn about the traditions and symbolism of ofrendas, then create a class altar (ofrenda) to honor someone meaningful — a loved one, a famous figure, or a cultural icon. This resource is language-focused and culturally rich — designed
4th - 12th
Latino and Hispanic Studies, Other (Social Studies), Spanish
Día de los Muertos Guided Notes + Canva Presentation | English & Spanish Version
Bring culture to life in your Spanish classroom with this Día de los Muertos Guided Notes + Canva Presentation bundle! This engaging, ready-to-use resource introduces students to the rich traditions and meaning behind Día de los Muertos in a way that’s both accessible and visually captivating. Students follow along with the presentation while completing the fill-in-the-blank guided notes, keeping them engaged and accountable throughout the lesson. Choose from English or Spanish versions—perf
4th - 12th
Latino and Hispanic Studies, Not Subject Specific, Spanish
Spanish Restaurant Project – Role-Play & Cultural Simulation
Bring real-world Spanish communication to life with this engaging Spanish Restaurant Project & Role-Play Simulation!In this hands-on, performance-based assessment, students work in groups to design and run a restaurant from a Spanish-speaking country. Students create a complete Spanish menu, prepare or bring sample food and drinks, and participate in a live restaurant simulation as hosts, servers, and customers — all while speaking Spanish. This project builds speaking confidence, cultural unde
6th - 12th
Spanish
Mi Casa Ideal Spanish Project | House Tour Speaking Presentation
Help students build confidence describing homes and rooms in Spanish with this engaging Mi Casa Ideal – Spanish House Tour Presentation Project!Students create a visual presentation of a real or dream house and give a guided tour in Spanish. They describe rooms, household items, locations, and activities using complete sentences — without reading directly from their slides or poster. This structured project includes guided prewriting, examples, and a clear rubric to support student success and
6th - 12th
Spanish
Vocabulary Flashcards - Avancemos Unit 1 Lesson 1 - Spanish Infinitives
Build vocabulary and engage students with these Avancemos Unit 1, Lesson 1 flashcards!This set includes separate word and picture cards to help students learn and practice the essential vocabulary from the first lesson of the Avancemos curriculum. The cards are versatile and perfect for classroom games and activities, including: Slap Jack – match words to pictures quickly Pictionary – draw and guess vocabulary words Quiz Quiz Trade – review with partners while moving around the classroom M
6th - 12th
Spanish
Editable Matamoscas Review Game - Canva Template - Avancemos Unidad 1 Lección 2
Spanish Matamoscas Review Game – Avancemos Unidad 1 Lección 2 🎉 Bring energy and engagement to your Spanish class with this fun and interactive Matamoscas (Flyswatter) Review Game! Perfect for reviewing Unidad 1 Lección 2 (Avancemos 1), students get moving while practicing essential vocabulary and grammar. Students listen to teacher-read prompts and race to swat the correct answer on the board. Prompts focus on: ✅ Descriptive adjectives & vocabulary ✅ Definite and indefinite articles (gende
6th - 12th
Spanish
Spanish Speaking Assessment Grading Slip for Avancemos Unit 5, Lesson 2
Make speaking assessments simple, consistent, and stress-free with this Spanish Speaking Assessment Grading Slip for Avancemos Unit 5, Lesson 2! This resource is designed to be used during live speaking assessments and includes everything teachers need in one place: The printed speaking questions aligned to Avancemos Unidad 5, Lección 2 Space to record student responses A clear system to score each question out of 5 points Room for teacher comments and feedback This grading slip pairs perf
6th - 12th
Spanish
Vocabulary Flashcards - Avancemos Unit 2 Lesson 1 - Classes, Frequency, Verbs
Reinforce and build vocabulary for Avancemos Unit 2, Lesson 1 with these versatile Spanish 1 vocabulary flashcards! This set includes separate word and picture cards to help students learn and practice essential vocabulary from Unidad 2, Lección 1. Perfect for classroom games, interactive review, and hands-on practice, these flashcards make learning engaging and fun. Classroom Uses Include: Slap Jack: Match words to pictures as quickly as possible. Pictionary: Draw and guess vocabulary word
4th - 12th
Spanish
Hispanic Heritage Month Influential People - Editable Canva - PDF Slides
🇪🇸 Hispanic Heritage Month Presentation – Editable Canva Template 🇪🇸 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this engaging, fully editable Canva presentation! Featuring a diverse mix of historical figures and contemporary pop culture icons, this resource is designed to highlight the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx individuals in a visually appealing, student-friendly way. Included Figures: Gloria Estefan Cesar Chavez Frida Kahlo Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Selena Quintanilla Ellen
4th - 12th
For All Subjects, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Spanish
Vocabulary Flashcards - Avancemos Unit 4 Lesson 2 - Places and Restaurant
Reinforce and build vocabulary for Avancemos Unit 4, Lesson 2 with these versatile Spanish 1/2 vocabulary flashcards! This set includes separate word and picture cards to help students learn and practice essential vocabulary from Unidad 4, Lección 2. Perfect for classroom games, interactive review, and hands-on practice, these flashcards make learning engaging and fun. Classroom Uses Include:Slap Jack: Match words to pictures as quickly as possible.Pictionary: Draw and guess vocabulary words
4th - 12th
Spanish
Vocabulary Flashcards - Avancemos Unit 1 Lesson 2 - Spanish Adjectives
Build vocabulary and keep your students engaged with these Avancemos Unit 1, Lesson 2 Vocabulary Flashcards!This set includes separate word and picture cards to help students learn and practice the essential vocabulary from Avancemos Unidad 1, Lección 2. The cards are flexible and perfect for a variety of classroom activities, centers, and games that make Spanish practice interactive and fun. Use them for: Slap Jack: Match words to pictures as quickly as possible. Pictionary: Draw and guess
6th - 12th
Spanish
Fashion Show Project - Spanish Clothing Vocabulary - Student Observation Sheet
Bring the Spanish classroom to life with ¡La pasarela de moda!, a fun and interactive fashion show project that gets students speaking, listening, and using vocabulary in context! Perfect for Avancemos Unit 4, Lesson 1, this project encourages creativity while practicing key Spanish 1 skills. Students work in pairs or small groups to plan and present a Spanish-language fashion show. They describe what their partner is wearing, including clothing vocabulary, colors, seasonal context, and at l
6th - 12th
Spanish
Spanish 1 Family Vocabulary Worksheet – Print & Go, Bluey Guided Notes
Make family vocabulary fun and memorable with Bluey’s Family Tree – La familia de Bluey! This engaging print-and-go resource helps students learn and apply Spanish family terms through the well-loved Bluey characters. Students first complete a labeled family tree in Spanish, then use it to answer comprehension questions about the Heeler family. Perfect for Spanish 1 students, this activity supports vocabulary from Avancemos 1 Unidad 3 Lección 2 and works great for guided practice, review, o
4th - 12th
Spanish
Speaking Test / Grading Slip - Spanish 1 Review - Aligns to Avancemos
Simplify speaking assessments and provide clear, consistent feedback with this Spanish Speaking Test Rubric + Grading Slip!Each question on the grading slip is worth 5 points, and the included rubric helps teachers score student responses quickly and fairly. This speaking test is perfect as a Spanish 1 Review speaking assessment, interview, or oral exam, this resource keeps grading simple while giving students meaningful feedback on their speaking performance. ✅ What’s Included Editable
6th - 12th
Spanish
Days of the Week / Months of the Year - Guided Notes / Practice - Spanish 1
🎨 Days & Months Practice Sheet – Spanish 1 🎨 Help your students master days of the week and months of the year in Spanish with this versatile, color-coded practice sheet! Perfect for guided notes, independent practice, or a fun creative activity. Features: ✅ Days of the week in English with space for students to write: Translate into Spanish Write short sentences or personal activities Draw icons to support memory ✅ Months of the year in English, color-coded by season, with space to write
4th - 12th
Spanish
FREEBIE - TAG Peer Feedback for Student Presentations and Projects
Keep students engaged during presentations with this easy-to-use TAG Peer Feedback Paper!This resource provides students with four spots to record feedback using the TAG method: T: Tell something they learned A: Ask a question G: Give a compliment Perfect for any subject area, this sheet helps students actively listen, reflect, and respond thoughtfully while classmates are presenting projects or presentations. The clear layout makes it easy for students to stay on task, practice critical thi
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Reading, Spanish
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching for 15 years, working with students in all grade levels, K–12, either teaching Spanish or supporting English Learners. Currently, I teach middle school reading RTI and Spanish, focusing on helping students build literacy, language skills, and confidence. Over the years, I have designed curriculum, interventions, and resources tailored to diverse learners, combining classroom-tested strategies with engaging, practical materials.
Teaching style
My teaching style is student-centered, engaging, and practical. I love using cooperative learning strategies that encourage collaboration and build social-emotional skills while reinforcing content. I create resources that are easy to implement, visually appealing, and designed to keep students actively involved—whether in Spanish class or reading RTI interventions. My goal is always to make learning meaningful, accessible, and fun for every student.
Awards & shining teacher moments
I have been honored as Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky TESOL organization and recognized as Teacher of the Month in my previous district. In addition to classroom teaching, I serve as Specials Team Leader and hold positions on my school’s Leadership Committee and PBIS Committee. These experiences allow me to contribute to school-wide initiatives while continuously improving instruction and supporting both students and colleagues.
My own education history
I earned my B.A. in Spanish, Master of Education, and TESOL endorsement from Murray State University. During my undergraduate studies, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Spain for a semester, immersing myself in the language and culture. I also achieved Rank I certification through the BloomBoard program. My education has provided a strong foundation in both language instruction and effective teaching strategies, which I apply daily in my classroom and in the resources I create for other educators.
Additional biographical information
When I’m not teaching, I love to dance and participate in a weekly dance group. I also enjoy running to stay active. I’m married to another teacher—my husband teaches computer science—and we have two amazing children, a dog, three cats, and two fish. I’m passionate about my family, plants, animals, and traveling, and I survive on a steady supply of coffee. These hobbies along with my family life keep me energized and inspired, both in and out of the classroom.
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