Julia C. González Acevedo
History, Music and ESL Teacher
About me
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, I have been drawing and painting since I was 3 years old. Today, I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education History with a minor in Popular Music and a Master’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. In the future, I hope to complete and publish my research on Taino music and instruments. (Tainos are the people who were native to Puerto Rico before it was invaded by Spain.) In my research, I will attempt to recreate the Taino's musical expressions and share new findings about their culture through analysis of their music.
Teaching Philosphy:
Embracing Hands-On Learning, Arts Integration, and Individualized Approaches
As an educator, my teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in the principles of hands-on learning, the integration of visual art and music into academic lessons, and a steadfast belief in the unique learning styles of every student. Inspired by the transformative ideas of Paulo Freire, I view education as a tool for humanization and liberation, and I am committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Hands-On Learning Opportunities:
I believe that learning is most effective when students actively participate in the educational process. Hands-on experiences not only deepen understanding but also provide practical skills that are essential for real-world application. By engaging students in interactive projects, experiments, and collaborative activities, I aim to create an environment that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and a genuine passion for learning...
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Education and Skills
Education
- Master of Arts, Teaching English as Second Language
- BA, Secondary Education (History)
- Minor in Popular Music
Skills
- Microsoft Online, educational apps, test administrator (state wide assessments)
- Bilingual / Biliterate (English and Spanish)
- Creative educator and critical thinker
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Creator of engaging teaching tools
- Organization and time management skills
- Teamwork skills
Work Experience
Private Music Teacher
Jan 2007-May2017
Private Art Teacher
Jan 2014-May 2015
History Teacher
Trina Padilla de Sanz High School, San Juan Puerto Rico Jan 2013-May 2013 (Internship)
Social Studies Teacher
Colegio Creativo de Puerto Rico
Aug 2013- May 2015
Art Teacher
Boys and Girls Club Summer Camp
Summer (2014)
History, Art and Theatre Teacher
Colegio Roque Diaz Tizol
Aug 2015- May 2017
Work Experience
English Teacher
Colegio Bautista de Carolina
Aug 2017- Nov 2017
Lead Teacher
(Toddler Classroom)
La Petite Academy
Jan 2018 - Aug 2019
EL Coordinator/ Instructional Assistant
Central Wake High School
Sept 2019 - July 2022
ESL Teacher
Durham Public Schools
Sept 2022 to the present
Teacher's Gallery
Private Music Lessons
Some of my music students:
Teacher's Gallery
Family Concert: Puerto Rican Cuatro Students Performing
Teacher's Gallery
Private Art Lessons
My students’ art pieces:
Teacher's Gallery
Escuela Trina Padilla de Sanz
Innovative project during my teaching internship: School Rock Band
Rehearsals for the last performance
of the semester.
Teacher's Gallery
Colegio Creativo de Puerto Rico
My classroom: welcoming environment
for students to learn.
Transforming distractions in
class into hands on material.
Teacher's Gallery
Colegio Creativo de Puerto Rico
Field trip: African Music Museum in Santurce, PR
Teacher's Gallery
Colegio Dr. Roque Diaz Tizol
My history/ musicians students playing with me in school activities.
Teacher's Gallery
Colegio Dr. Roque Diaz Tizol
Art students painting the mural of the Karate Classroom.
Original Learning Materials
Images:
Historical Memes
Maps
History Illustrations
Original Learning Materials
Videos
Spanish Speaking Countries
Original Collaborative/Interactive Project
Original Collaborative/ Interactive Project:
I Have a Dream Signing Board created by students.
Get in touch!
Get in touch!
Julia C. Gonzalez Acevedo :
(919) 225-1492
vedoacejulia@gmail.com