Profesora Gray

I’m a certified Spanish teacher with over 18 years of experience teaching in Mexico, California, and Arizona—from Pre-K to university level. I currently teach Spanish 1 at Sandra Day O’Connor High School, and I’m also certified to teach IB Language Acquisition and Dual Enrollment through the Maricopa Community Colleges. My classroom resources are designed to save you time while engaging students with visuals, structure, and cultural relevance. As a former professional graphic designer, I love bringing creativity and clarity into every worksheet and activity I create. ¡Gracias por visitar mi tienda!

I use a hybrid, blended teaching style that combines elements of both the Demonstrator and Facilitator approaches. I model concepts clearly and provide structured guidance, while also encouraging student participation, inquiry, and autonomy. This flexible style allows me to adapt to diverse learning needs, foster engagement, and support both comprehension and independent thinking.

-Glimmer: Rock Solid Recognition – Barry Goldwater, February 2025 -Glimmer: Expression of Gratitude – Barry Goldwater High School, January 2025 -Glimmer: Expression of Gratitude – Barry Goldwater High School, December 2024 -Glimer Award – Barry Goldwater High School, for collaboration, idea-sharing, and teamwork, September 2024 -Glimmer: Celebration of Accomplishment – Barry Goldwater High School, September 2024 -DVStar Award – Recognized for going above and beyond in serving the Deer Valley Unified School District, October 2023 -DVStar Award – Honored for outstanding dedication and service to the Deer Valley Unified School District, February 2023 -Teacher of the Week – Barry Goldwater High School, for extraordinary service to students, October 2023 -School Growth Recognition Award – Imagine Tempe, for using graphic design and dual-language talents to promote school development, 2015–2016 -Best Artist Award – Imagine Tempe, 2015–2016 Team Player Award – Recognized for dedication and consistent effort, Imagine Tempe, 2014–2015 -Excellence in Teaching Award – Anahuac University, Mexico City, for exceptional teaching performance, August–December 1994

-Dual Enrollment Instructor Certification – Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD), Certified August 2024 -IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning – Language Acquisition, Certified December 2023 -Master’s Degree in Secondary Education with Certification – Grand Canyon University, May 3, 2017 | GPA: 3.94 -Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with Certification – Grand Canyon University, Completed 4 courses | GPA: 4.0 -Professional Knowledge Secondary Exam – Passed, March 24, 2017 -Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) – Spanish – Passed, July 6, 2013 -Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts – Anahuac University, Mexico City, 1991 -University of Cambridge – First Certificate in English – Mexico City, 1991 -English Teacher Certification (ESL) – Mexico City, 1986

I am currently in my 18th year in education, with 12 of those years spent teaching in Arizona. Throughout my career, I’ve taught students ranging from Pre-K to the university level. My teaching journey has taken me across Mexico, California, and Arizona, in a variety of educational settings, including private, charter, and public schools. This marks my 9th year working in public education. I was born in Mexico City, spent 10 years living in California, and moved to Arizona 14 years ago. Outside the classroom, I enjoy painting, designing, writing, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with my two sons. “My purpose in life is to make the world a better place than I found it.”