Author: acquintero

Thank you for visiting acquinterobook.com! This is a place to share resources, activities, and ideas for empowering students in their newly acquired language! I have been on this journey for a while. With approximately 17 years of teaching under my belt, I have interacted with over thousands of students, perfecting my craft. As a lifelong learner myself. I earned a Master’s in Latin American Literature and Cultures, in addition to a Master’s in Educational Leadership. I’ve worked as a moderator, school evaluator, and consulting teacher for the International Baccalaureate Program. In the last few years, I have had the good fortune to present at ACTFL and AATSP as well as local conferences. These programs and opportunities have enriched my worldview and strengthened my commitment to reaching every student. In addition to publishing over 10 comprehensible novels in Spanish, French, and German, I also enjoy working with schools to align their curriculum, and presenting on topics such as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Teacher Actionable Reflection

5 Teaching & Self-care Hacks that Worked First Semester!

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Stop repeating the same patterns—it's time to reflect, pivot, and finish strong! 💪 As we tackle this last (and longest) stretch of the year, I’m sharing 5 strategies that worked for me this past semester. These tips will be my guideposts moving forward—check out my latest blog post for all the details!

Comprehensible Input, Novels, Spanish CI Readers, Student voice and choice, Teaching Strategies, World Language Activities

Chronicles from the Trenches E1: Authentic Resources, Teaching “Bianca Nieves”, & Self-Reflection AI-Integrated Activity for Students!

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Chronicles from the Trenches E1: Authentic Resources, Teaching "Bianca Nieves", & Self-Reflection AI-Integrated Activity for Students!

Comprehensible Input, Novels, Spanish CI Readers, Spanish Language Reading

New Spanish Comprehensible Novel for Level 2: ¡Amaya Visita México!

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Amaya Visita México With approximately 200 unique words (words such as madre, padre, nadar, etc), mostly in the present tense structures, students will explore the wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula, its plants, animals, and the adventure that Mexico offers. They’ll connect with the friendship between a young girl from the U.S. and a Mexican-American boy… Continue reading New Spanish Comprehensible Novel for Level 2: ¡Amaya Visita México!