“The effective language teacher is someone who can provide input and help make it comprehensible in a low anxiety situation.” - Dr. Stephen Krashen
Spanish/Multicultural Appreciation/SEL teacher Monica Caldari, M. Ed.
¡Saludos amigos!
By 2028 Spanish will be the second most spoken language across the globe. For this reason, though not exclusively, learning a second language is extremely valuable . Communication is the key to creating lasting and meaningful relationships which bring to a better understanding of the world.
I have over 20 years of teaching experience in a variety of academic settings. I’ve taught in charter, private, and traditional urban public schools. I’ve been a teacher of kindergarten, 4th grade humanities, high school English, history, writing and English for second language learners from elementary through adulthood.
Highlights of my teaching philosophy, program goals and curricular visions include the following:
Expertise in developing, integrating and sharing language learning curriculum through art, music, English Language Arts, Spanish and Social Studies
Integrating traditional teaching strategies with creative, progressive and differentiated instruction to support students’ critical thinking skills through social justice and the arts
Instill a thirst for learning and understanding our world for students to become engaged participants in our global and local communities
Successful project based learning:
Day of the Dead Unit and celebration focusing on the history, traditions and art of this beautiful Mexican cultural legacy
Latin American artist research projects- Picasso, Frida, Diego Rivera, Dalí, Botero and more
Spanish speaking country culture, geography and history research projects
Musical Genres: Salsa, Bomba, Rumba, Merengue, Boleros, Reggae, Mariachi, Cumbia and so much more
Earth Day recycled art
I welcome your support and ideas any time. I look forward to working and playing together in collaboration! ¡Gracias! Monica Caldari [email protected]