Latino Teachers/Professors

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Permalink Reply by Analia on January 8, 2009 at 4:29pm

Hi, ì`m Analia & I`d like to get in touch with all this theme. I`m not english professor but i study different languages since i`m a child. Wiches can be the concret opportunities?
Thank you! My mail is analiagferreyra@hotmail.com

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Permalink Reply by Davey Serrano on January 20, 2009 at 9:33pm

Rey,

I live in Atlanta and our Latino community is quite extensive. Although I am not an educator, many times while conducting business I find myself saying "I'm not in the education business but end up in it every time". I enjoy educating, promoting advancement and participate in every effort possible. I am willing to help promote education activities, if you would like to start somthing- count me in. Please share what is going on in Arkansas.

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Permalink Reply by Marcos lopez on January 27, 2009 at 3:11pm

Rey, I was interested at one time being a teacher. Unfortnately, in San Diego, Ca. there has been numerous problems within the schools including the layoff of many teachers. The other concern I have is pay, salaries for teachers in San Diego does not reflect the cost of living (many yeachers could not afford homes). You may or may not know, San Diego is a very expensive place to live. So with that in mind, what are the opportunites like in places like Wisconsin or Arkansas?

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Permalink Reply by Rafael Solorzano on January 27, 2009 at 9:45pm

I am presently pursuing a teaching position, do you have any thoughts you would like to share?, I am a corporate attorney and have been a college professor in Mexico teaching at various universities and business schools.

I look forward to your comments and suggestions.

Regards,

Rafael Solorzano

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Permalink Reply by Ligia M. Houben, MA, ACCP, CG-C on March 17, 2009 at 11:19am

Hello Rey,

It is so wonderful to share with another Latino teacher!

I am an adjunct faculty member of different colleges: Florida International University, where I teach "Understanding Death and Dying"; Miami Dade College, where I teach "World Religions" and in Kaplan University (online college) I teach "Ethics."

It is wonderful you are providing this opportunity...and I would love to visit Arkansas to give a lecture! Issues such as aging and death and dying are a reality and...our schools lack this important education...

I wish you a beautiful day.

Ligia M. Houben, MA, ACCP,CG-C
www.mymeaningfullife.com
www.transformatuperdida.com
www.momentosdereflexion.com

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Permalink Reply by Ligia M. Houben, MA, ACCP, CG-C on March 17, 2009 at 11:20am

Davey Serrano said:

Rey,

I live in Atlanta and our Latino community is quite extensive. Although I am not an educator, many times while conducting business I find myself saying "I'm not in the education business but end up in it every time". I enjoy educating, promoting advancement and participate in every effort possible. I am willing to help promote education activities, if you would like to start somthing- count me in. Please share what is going on in Arkansas.

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Permalink Reply by Jorge on March 20, 2009 at 6:22pm

Hi Rey, sounds interesting. I live in VA and have no plans to move. However, to teach could be a good alternative here. What are the typical requisites to teach? Thanks, Jorge.

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Permalink Reply by Rey Hernandez on March 23, 2009 at 7:36am

Jorge,
Many states have what is called "alternative certification" which builds on your present degree and skills and alternatively certifies you to teach in a specific area or topic. Each state varies in the process to receive this alternative certification, most will require you to take some "teaching courses" to prepare you for the classroom, there is usually some testing you have to pass, and of course there are fees for licensure in states. But, with a desire and a little dedication, you could be in a classroom in as little as three months in some cases. I would suggest you contact your state's department of education and ask them to send you some information about the process and costs. Education is one of the few recession-proof career and comes with great benefits like 10-weeks off every summer and state health insurance.
Best wishes,
Rey


Jorge said:

Hi Rey, sounds interesting. I live in VA and have no plans to move. However, to teach could be a good alternative here. What are the typical requisites to teach? Thanks, Jorge.

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Permalink Reply by Scott C. Hendrie on March 23, 2009 at 10:37pm

Rey Hernandez said:

Jorge,
Many states have what is called "alternative certification" which builds on your present degree and skills and alternatively certifies you to teach in a specific area or topic. Each state varies in the process to receive this alternative certification, most will require you to take some "teaching courses" to prepare you for the classroom, there is usually some testing you have to pass, and of course there are fees for licensure in states. But, with a desire and a little dedication, you could be in a classroom in as little as three months in some cases. I would suggest you contact your state's department of education and ask them to send you some information about the process and costs. Education is one of the few recession-proof career and comes with great benefits like 10-weeks off every summer and state health insurance.
Best wishes,
Rey


Jorge said:

Hi Rey, sounds interesting. I live in VA and have no plans to move. However, to teach could be a good alternative here. What are the typical requisites to teach? Thanks, Jorge.

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Permalink Reply by Scott C. Hendrie on March 23, 2009 at 10:47pm

I spent a lot of time as a child in Mexico, and am very comfortable with the language and the customs of Latin America.

I went through an Alternate Certification program here in Texas to become a Bilingual Elementary School Teacher. The major requirement is that you have a BA, and at least a 3.0 GPA. Here in Texas you go through your certification classes, take your certification tests, and work as a first year teacher. Needless to say, your first year is very rigorous, and demanding as far as your time.

In certain areas of Texas, the Latino population is very high. For example, I taught in Dallas, and the population at the school was 97% Hispanic.

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Permalink Reply by Melanie Buckland on April 20, 2009 at 2:03am

I am a certified/experienced Spanish teacher with over 15 years experience and have taught primarily in the Southeastern US (NC, VA, MD) though a year in CA as well. I would agree with the fact that NC especially is becoming more Hispanic in recent years. As far as teaching as a career, it's not just motivating Hispanic students to consider that option - it's more motivating them to REMAIN in school and get an education to pursue whatever career - and this trend isn't just among Hispanics but also other minorities as well. At present I am looking for another position elsewhere, or for a way to transition into another field using my bilingual skills. If anyone would have any possible suggestions or ideas please let me know - I hold both a BA and MA, have strong editing/proofreading skills, training experience, and am interested in interpreting/translating as well. Open to relocation though would prefer remaining on the East Coast. Thanks for all ideas/suggestions and for any specific direct information anyone might have!

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Permalink Reply by Rey Hernandez on April 20, 2009 at 7:46am

Melanie, Thanks for your comment and you are correct that we need to find a way to keep our minority kids in school and progressing toward advanced education. The reason I suggest that we need more Latino teachers is that it has been shown in research that children do better at schhol, stay motivated to finish school, and are less likely to drop out due to pregnancy or apathy, if they have teachers that look like their culture. It's a matter of feeling included in the society and having a sense that your culture is accepted and valued. Otherwise, the children who do not see any members of their culture in the schools, will get the impression that education is not a field where they would be welcomed, or worse that the society they live in does not value them because of their culture. The NEA (National Education Association) has published many reports and cited research that shows the need to have teachers of color in the classroom. If we cannot keep our minority children in school, we can certainly not expect them to aspire to be doctors, lawyers, educators, or any other profession that requires an extensive education. That's why I was proposing more Latino teachers.

Melanie Buckland said:

I am a certified/experienced Spanish teacher with over 15 years experience and have taught primarily in the Southeastern US (NC, VA, MD) though a year in CA as well. I would agree with the fact that NC especially is becoming more Hispanic in recent years. As far as teaching as a career, it's not just motivating Hispanic students to consider that option - it's more motivating them to REMAIN in school and get an education to pursue whatever career - and this trend isn't just among Hispanics but also other minorities as well. At present I am looking for another position elsewhere, or for a way to transition into another field using my bilingual skills. If anyone would have any possible suggestions or ideas please let me know - I hold both a BA and MA, have strong editing/proofreading skills, training experience, and am interested in interpreting/translating as well. Open to relocation though would prefer remaining on the East Coast. Thanks for all ideas/suggestions and for any specific direct information anyone might have!

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