How Ana Cristina has developed her language ability since birth?

A special date to remember...

Jun 6, 1970

I was born and raised in Arecibo, P.R. with non English speaking parents.

My favorite game... "I am the teacher".

Aug 14, 1974

At the age of four, I decided that I wanted to be a teacher. I always wanted to play with my cousins that I was the teacher.

Importance of learning English

Sep 13, 1975

My father was an elementary school teacher and even though he didn't speak English, he encouraged me to learn if.

Positive Attitude toward English Language

Jun 3, 1976

I was in first grade when I heard the first words in English by Mrs. Quiles, my English teacher.

English Reading, a great tool!

Oct 3, 1979

When I was studying at elementary level I used to read a lot in English because I really liked it and I wanted to learn more. If I did not understand a word, I used a dictionary. If we receive a new student from the United States, I became his or her translator.

English Teacher...my dream.

May 30, 1985

I noticed that my knowledge of English was better than the other students. I decided that I wanted to be an English teacher.

Bachelors Graduation

Jun 5, 1993

I graduated from the Interamerican University and completed a Bachelor Degree in Education with the cerfificate in English, Elementary Level.

Masters Graduation

Jun 5, 1997

I graduated from the Interamerican University in Cupey. I made a Masters in TESOL.

Disney World!!!

Jul 4, 1999

I traveled to Disney World in Florida with my son for the first time.

Vacations!!!

Jul 4, 2000

I traveled in a cruise where I shared with many people with whom I could communicate in English.

Present Time

Oct 3, 2012

I have twenty years of experience teaching English and it is now that I have decided to complete this certificate in Bilingual Education.