Ms. Monica Velasco

Middle School Spanish Teacher

Contact:

(717) 763-7811 ext. 1345

velasco.m@harrisburgacademy.org

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Education:

Master's degree in education/ESL from Wilkes University (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) in progress
Bachelor's degree in communications faculdade de comunicacao e turismo from Helio Alonso (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

*Spanish Certificate, Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Madrid - Universidad Complutense (Spain)

*French Certificate (CEPAL) Alliance Francaise
*Certificate of Proficiency in English Cambridge Michigan

The Biggest Advantage to Teaching at an Independent School:

Freedom to create a curriculum and to make the necessary changes to best suit the students' different learning styles.

Why I Love Harrisburg Academy:

The Academy is a caring community where faculty is truly dedicated and committed to making students succeed.

A Memorable Moment at the Academy:

When former students in Upper School or college come to visit my classroom and show their passion and love for Spanish.

My Favorite Book:

I have many favorite books from Spanish and Brazilian authors, but one of my favorite of all times is "Sense and Sensibility" by Jane Austen. I loved it from page one and couldn't put it down. The main character was a great inspiration.