Spanish
Amy Jesus

Phone:  (360) 279-5566
Email:   ajesus@ohsd.net

      My name is Señora Jesus and I will be your son/daughter’s Spanish teacher this year.  I will be spending 47 minutes each day with him/her.  I would like to take this opportunity to tell you a few things about myself, both professionally and personally.

      This is my 9th year of teaching.  I substituted for one year at the elementary level in the Oak Harbor School District and during the 1997-1998 school year; I worked as a Special Education Instructional Assistant at North Whidbey Middle School.  I attended Western Washington University, where I received my teaching certificate along with a major in Spanish, spring quarter of 1996.  Also, in July of 2004, I graduated with my Masters of Education in Technology through Lesley University.

      Teaching is much more than just a job to me.  It is a commitment I take very seriously.  My goal as a teacher is to dedicate myself to helping your son/daughter to reach their full potential this year.  I hold high expectations for your son/daughter and I will do all I can to help him or her meet those expectations.

      My teaching philosophy includes cooperation, respect, understanding and integrity.  I apply these attributes and will expect them in return from your son/daughter.

Syllabus:

World Cultures

Spanish

SPANISH MEANS SPEAK ONLY IN SPANISH

     The method of teaching used is called the Natural Approach.  This method is a mixture of reading, writing, listening, speaking, singing, drawing, acting, games and storytelling.  This is an oral method, therefore, participation and attendance is important.  *It is also important for each student to study 15 minutes every night and to participate.

     Projects are assigned to help students acquire the Spanish vocabulary.  There will be 1 project and 1 presentation each quarter.  In class work, homework, quizzes and tests are given to assess student knowledge of the Spanish vocabulary for each chapter, mini stories and novels.