bilingual exposure

Born: Orlando A Valentin Leon

Jul 12, 1978

I was born on July 12, 1978 in Ponce, PR.

First day of school

Aug 9, 1984

I was first exposed to a second language when I started elementary school.

moved to New Jersey

Jul 21, 1992

My family and I moved to New Jersey. This is the first time in which I understood the need of acquiring a second language.

when to Passaic High School

Sep 8, 1992

I started my studies in 9th grade in New Jersey.

Got a girlfriend

Apr 21, 1994

This is important because she became my unofficial English teacher. She is italian. During this time I became Engllish fluent.

Moved back to Puerto Rico

Jan 12, 1996

My family and I came back to Puerto Rico.

My girlgriend came with me to Puerto Rico.

Jan 17, 1996

At this time I started living with my girlfriend. At this point I started working and at this young age started a family.

My first daughter on the way

Apr 9, 1996

Found out my first baby is on the way. This is important because I would have in my hands the decision of raising my daughter in a bililngual language.

Family kept on growing

Oct 21, 1996

First daughter born.

Got separated

Aug 14, 2004

My ex and I got separated. I decided to do something with my life. I would become a good father even though my daughters left to New Jersey.

Started college

Aug 9, 2005

I decided to study and become an English teacher. All my efforts were bringing joy.

graduated; Mayor English as Sec Lang Elementary, Minor; Secondary level

May 30, 2010

Graduated with honors from the university. Finally my dream came true.

Started working with DE of Puerto Rico

Oct 28, 2010

Started working at a German Rieckehoff Morales High School in Vieques, Puerto Rico

Work at Las Mareas Bilingual School in Salinas, Puerto Rico

Oct 9, 2012

I am working at las Mareas Bilingual School. Dual language.