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Cynthia Estrada M.Ed. , MAT
Spanish Educator
Welcome to Spanish Class
My name is Ms. Estrada and I am thrilled and excited to be your Spanish teacher at Greenbrier High School.
A large part of teaching is figuring out how students learn. Teaching enables me to draw upon my own personal experiences as I teach my students to effectively communicate with me and perhaps more importantly, to gain an appreciation for learning a second language while expanding their horizons.
I aim to bring an open mind, a positive attitude, and high expectations to the classroom each day. I believe that I owe it to my students, as well as my community, to bring consistency, diligence, and warmth to my job in hopes that I can ultimately inspire and encourage such traits.
Educational Background & Certifications
Doctoral Studies (In Progress)
Ed.D. in Second Language InstructionMaster of Education (M.Ed.)
Curriculum & InstructionMaster of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Modern Language – Spanish
ESOL EndorsementBachelor of Arts
Bilingual EducationAssociate of Arts
Education
Google Certified – Level 1
About Your Teacher
Hello, I'm Cynthia Estrada, and I'm thrilled to be your Spanish teacher at Greenbrier High School. This is my 10th year teaching, and I am originally from El Paso, Texas. In my free time, I love reading, spending time outdoors, and being with my husband and our children. We have two daughters who proudly serve in the Navy and two amazing boys still in grade school.
A significant milestone in my career was earning my second Master’s Degree in Education with a focus on World Languages/Spanish from Georgia State University in May 2024. This achievement followed my first Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in 2018. I’m now pursuing my Doctorate in Education, continuing my commitment to advancing my knowledge and skills in the field. My educational background also includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Bilingual Education in and an Associates Degree in Arts of Education.
I’m excited to spend this year working with my students, helping them grow and develop their language skills. I look forward to a year full of learning and success!
I am a hardworking and trusted educator who strives to collaborate with all members of the school community to meet the needs of the students and promote the philosophy of the school.
Expectations & Policies
In the classroom, students can only use technology (school laptop) with permission from the teacher. Otherwise, students must place their electronics in the their book bags (out of sight) at all times. In addition the use of personal earbuds, AirPods, and headphones are not allowed.
Translators are not allowed, and tend to lead to more errors than clear communication. On the other hand, dictionaries, online or hard copy, are a great tool to help you expand your communication skills!
Ms. Estrada's Daily Class Schedule
1st Period 7:35-8:22 - Spanish 1
(2nd Period 8:28-9:15 -Planning)
3rd Period 9:21-10:13 - Spanish 1
4th Period 10:19-11:06 - Spanish 1
5th Period 11:12 - 1:00 - Spanish 1
Lunch
6th Period 1:00 -1:45 - Spanish 1
7th Period 1:45-2:30 - Spanish 1
Scheduled Tutoring Will be Provided
There may be times when students need additional assistance with grammar concepts. I will provide tutoring for students (scheduled ONLY) before or afterschool. Bring your Spanish notebook/materials and come prepared with questions.
How to Access the Online eBook:
Log in into your account through Classlink
Go to High School (here you will find all the online books from all your classes)
Helpful Resource Links
Class Link and Google Classroom
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