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Lissette Millan Week 03 Language Timeline

  • I was born

    I was born
    Born in Islip, New York at Southside Hospital. My parents where a very happy couple Jose and Josefina Millan. I'm the oldest of three children. Five years later my parents decided to have my sister Angelica (born in Florida), then five years later after that my younger sister Melissa (born in New York). My parents moved back and forth from New York and Florida.
  • Started Pre-School, Tampa Florida

    Started Pre-School, Tampa Florida
  • Moved to New York

    Moved to New York
  • Moved to Barranquitas, Puerto Rico

    Moved to Barranquitas, Puerto Rico
    Struggled in school since I did not know spanish. Only common words but no writing or reading skills.
  • Graduated from High School - LMM High School, Barranquitas

    Graduated from High School - LMM High School, Barranquitas
    Graduated as general student with average grades. Then started to study at the National College of Bayamon - Turism.
  • Moved to Long Island, New York

    Moved to Long Island, New York
    Pregnant of my first daughter Yulissa. Seeking for a better job opportunity.
  • My first child - Yulissa born in New York

    My first child - Yulissa born in New York
    Single mother..after her birth studied at BOCES Technical College, New York. Computerized Business Procedures...When finished my certification I worked at Natures Answer, Inc. as a secretary. I shared with many different cultures, Italian, German, American, etc.
  • Moved back to Puerto Rico

    Moved back to Puerto Rico
    Worked in San Juan as a bilingual office assistant for about 2 1/2 years at J.M. Ventura Engineering. I utilized my many skills as a secretary but also as an English speaker. All staff memebers new the language, I loved it since I felt confertable.
  • Had my second daughter Yazmin

    Had my second daughter Yazmin
    Blessed with a second child with beautiful blue eyes...but my relashionship did not last long. Although, I never regret having Yazmin who shines everywhere we go.
  • I lost my job....

    I lost my job....
    The company owner is arrested for making illegal business with the government. I lost my job and decide to study for English Teacher.
  • I graduated from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico

    I graduated from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
    I got my degree in English Elementary Teacher with honors..yeepee
  • Started as an English Teacher

    Started as an English Teacher
    Started to work at the S.U. Federico Degetau of Barranquitas, P.R. Currently working at the same school for 5.5 years. First three years worked with a deaf student had to learn basic sign language in order to communicate with the student. Acquiring new language experience.
  • Kindergarten Bilingual

    Kindergarten Bilingual
    Started this year with a new challenge...working a Kindergarten Bilingual Program.
  • Bilingual Certification

    Bilingual Certification
    Started to take courses at the Sagrado Corazon University of San Juan. To certify myself in Bilingual Education.