Michael Spencer's Page

Subject area expertise

Social Studies (History, Civics, Economics, Geography, Religion), Spanish, English, ESOL

Grade level(s) taught

grades 4 to 6, grade 7, grade 8, grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, post secondary, adult education

Present status

Certified/Licensed Educator

Language(s) you can instruct in

English, Spanish

Number of years teaching experience

1 to 4

Skills & Interests

I am fluent and literate in both Spanish and English. I have an interest to learn other languages (have knowledge of Portuguese, Italian, German, Quechua, and Guarani), cultures, histories, etc. I am also interested in promoting debate and exchanging ideas about topics of interest worldwide (in other words, fomenting critical thought). I enjoy both classic and modern literature, sacred texts, and music (vocal and instrumental)

If you have done work internationally, where and in what capacity?

Panama - Provide professional development to English teachers and instruction to university English students.

Argentina - missionary service.

If you are willing to volunteer, in what area(s):

membership outreach, translation, workshop facilitation

How did you hear about us and a few words why you want to join EBB:

Referred by World Class Schools (Michael Cunningham). I think it's important for students to be connected with others around the world, and I am devoted to helping provide them with opportunities to do that.