Andi De La Rocha

Favorite Quote:

“ Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."

- Dr. Seuss

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Name: Maria Andrea de la Rocha

  • Honors Biology, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Human Geography, Global Issues Network

  • Years in Education: 10

andrea.delarocha@acslp.org

Department: natural sciences

PROFESSIONAL/QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Degrees:

    • BS in Biology

  • Certifications:

    • Teaching License from Washington DC

    • Statement of Eligibility from Florida

  • Professional training and Experience:

    • TeacherReady Certification program

    • AP Human Geography workshop

    • AP Chemistry workshop

    • AP Biology workshop

    • AP Environmental Science workshop

    • Gifted and talented graduate courses (won the Carlton Boyer Scholarship for graduate work)

    • ACS : High School Science Teacher and GIN Facilitator (2015 - Present)

    • Lakeside International School, Costa Rica: High School Science Teacher (2014)

    • ACS: Middle School Science Teacher (2012 - 2013)

Fun Facts:

I attended and graduated from ACS, Class of 2001 (Pre K - 12th grade) and loved my experience here! I went to the United States for my Bachelors degree in Biology. I am passionate about science and enjoy sharing my passion with the students. I also enjoy facilitating Global Issues Network, where students are able to engage with problems in their community and try to solve them. In the future, I would love to get a Masters degree in Gender, Education, and Development and also learn more about Gifted and Talented Education.