Joshua B.
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Josh has taught Spanish and English as second languages to children, teenagers, and adults over the past three years. He graduated from Christopher Newport in 2015 with a BA in Spanish and Linguistics. He has taken training in the TPRS (Teaching Proficiency using Reading and Storytelling) method with the creator of the method, Blaine Ray.
Josh understands that a language is a key; it's a key to a new culture, to a new way of seeing the world, to new relationships, to personal growth, to a career. As such, he offers such a key with gratitude and excitement.
About Joshua B.
Hello, hello!
Do you see that picture of me? That photo was taken by my wife as we were sitting down to eat tacos in Mexico, her home country. Of all the events in my life that led me there, learning a second language was easily the most important.
That's why I love to teach language: every language is a key and it opens up doors and possibilities. Language is a powerful thing!
I use storytelling, drawing, acting, and all sorts of fun methods to guide my students into learning my native language of English. I understand what it's like to be completely new to a language and the culture it represents and I create a space that fosters curiosity, ease, and openness.
My path in language has taken me to Christopher Newport where I graduated in 2015 with a BA in Spanish and Linguistics. It's taken the to train with Blaine Ray, the creator the TPRS method in 2017. And it's taken me into all sorts of different classrooms over the years, as a teacher, a student, and yes, an eater of tacos.
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Spanish Instructor
Sep 2016 - May 2017Springhouse Community School
-Taught ages 12-19 -Introduced TPRS curriculum
Camp Director
May 2015 - Aug 2016Camp Rockmont For Boys
-Worked extensively with boys ages 9-12 -Worked with young adults ages 19-22 -Taught numerous skills and activities in an outdoor setting -Public Speaking and Group Leadership -Mentoring and interpersonal Work
Education
Bachelor of Arts Spanish
Sep 2011 - May 2015Christopher Newport University
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
Certifications
TPRS Training
Jan 2017TPRS Books/Blaine Ray
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