Sra. Gutiérrez

Contact information:

Email: tgutierrez@lps.k12.co.us

Phone: 303-347-6005

Office Hours:

Periods 1, 2

Classroom 3133

About me:

I am originally from Madrid, Spain.
My husband is from California, but we met in Spain. Two of our three children were born there and our youngest was born in Colorado. We are a bilingual and bicultural family.
I proudly became a US citizen on 2013, in a beautiful and memorable ceremony.

Education:

Ph.D. (A.B.D.) in Spanish Language and Literature - Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain) (Filología Hispánica - Lingüística)
M.A. in Spanish Language and Literature - Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain) (Filología Hispánica - Lingüística)
B.A in Spanish Language and Literature - Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain) (Filología Hispánica - Lingüística)
Colorado Professional Teaching License Spanish K-12
Spanish Teacher Certification (Certificado de Aptitud Pedagógica) - Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Spain)
Cambridge Examinations English Certificate: C2 Proficiency in English (highest-level qualification - proof of a highly competent speaker in English)
International House, Formation Course for Teachers of Spanish as a World Language, Madrid (Spain)

Professional Experience:

Teacher of Spanish language and literature
Current LPS Head of District Approved Translators (DATs)
Spanish - English Translator / Interpreter
ELD / ESL teacher (Spain and US)
International Exchange School Program Coordinator at St. Mary School
Book editor (Spanish textbooks, children and adult books)
Lexicographer (wrote Spanish dictionaries)

The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international credential that conveys proficiency with language skills in two or more languages for our students. This credential offers a competitive advantage for our students by helping them earn scholarships, higher pay, college credit, increased study abroad opportunities and so much more. The Global Seal is and will be FREE for all.To learn more about the Global Seal of Biliteracy visit their website at www.theglobalseal.com.

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by Littleton Public Schools in order to recognize students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more world languages by high school graduation. The Seal certifies attainment of biliteracy for students and is a statement of accomplishment that further supports students’ preparedness for college/career and for engagement as a global citizen.

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.