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Alba Guadalupe Week03 TimelineAssingment

By albaivb
  • I was born in my beautiful Puerto Rico

    I was born in my beautiful Puerto Rico
    I was born on October 24th, 1981 in Rio Piedras city and was raised on a Spanish only enviroment until I was 7 years old (2nd grade).
  • I moved to New Bedford Massachussets

    I moved to New Bedford Massachussets
    In 1988 my parents moved to New Bedford, Massachussets where I entered my second grade in an English only classroom. These two years are the base for my second language deveopment. I lived there for 2 whole school years, 2nd and 3rd grade.
  • We move back to PR

    We move back to PR
    In 1999, my family comes back to PR and I studied from my 5th grade until I finish High Scool in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. I made great progress in my language development. I made friends with students who also spoke English and also watched English TV and that helped me grow in my understanding of English.
  • I went to College to Study English Teacher

    I went to College to Study English Teacher
    In 1999 I enter College to study English Teacher. But later on I change up my concentration to Preschool and Primary K-3 level Teacher. This helped my English a lot because I had an excelent Professor called Craig Barge who taught me well and inspired me to be the teacher I am today. And this experience also gave me the opportinity to meet my husband who is an English Teacher,
  • Bilingual Certification

    Bilingual Certification
    In 2012 I start studying for a Bilingual Certification in order to specialize in bilingual teaching.