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Hello dear participants and colleagues, it is my pleasure to share this academic adventure with you on the module Theories of SLA. I have taught English at the undergraduate level at UASD for 16 years. This is my very first experience with graduate classes in your master´s program; therefore, I hope I can help you meet your expectations on this important course. One of my biggest challenge as an educator in my country is to improve the  students´ quality of education and their English proficiency, so that they can be global citizens, and that they can face the competitive job market once they finish their studies. I look forward to meeting you, and I hope you enjoy the class! :)

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Greetings. I'm Osiris Infante I'm a graduate student from UNICARIBE (2012), though I've been to UASD Santo Domingo quite a lot doing courses and participating in conferences. I also participated in a postgrade degree on Foreign Language Teaching at UNICDA back in 2014. I have been a foreign language teacher since 2011 and also an English Immersion teacher during that period of time. I currently work for MINERD (since 2014) as a foreign language teacher for high school students. I've struggled with many different challenges throught my years of teaching. I hope to keep honing my skills in this subject with the help of our great professor. Thanks.

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Hi there, I am Francisco Ant., but my friends call me Toni regarding to my second name. I am graduated from Foreign languague batchelor, majoring in english, and Superior study in modern language certificate (ESE) , majoring in english both at UASD, but i also teach french in the high school of my community. i live in Saballo, a lovely town of Sanchez Ramirez province (Cotui). i am married to a math professor lady, I like to ride bikes, to jog and aerobic. i describe myself as a hard working gentleman, responsible, team player, humble, funny and positive vibe. My dream is to get a relevant position in the educational field, so to be acknowledged. I also keep in mind to improve myself as citizen and professional as well.

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Hi! This is Cristian Méndez. I live in Cotuí.  I've been teaching English for about 15 years. Currently I work at Juan Bosch high-school and I own my own English Institute named "CHAMPIONS LANGUAGE ACADEMY ". I love BBQs and listening to good music. There's no much to be said about me.😅

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Hi! This is Cristian Méndez. I live in Cotuí.  I've been teaching English for about 15 years. Currently I work at Juan Bosch high-school and I own my own English Institute named "CHAMPIONS LANGUAGE ACADEMY ". I love BBQs and listening to good music. There's no much to be said about me.😅

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Hello, my name is Lidenny Rodriguez, I live in Cevicos Cotui. I studied modern languages ​​at the Northeastern Catholic University in San Francisco de Macoris. I have 11 years of experience in education and I am currently working at the Socorro del Rosario Sanchez high school in the first SICLL of secondary school. I am a person who likes to learn and all good things are always welcome. I hope to acquire all the knowledge of this subject and be able to apply it to my work and social life.

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Good whatever it is when you read this, My name is Jose Frank del Orbe, I graduated from foreign languages in 2019, I worked for some years in the private education system and now im working in the public system where I teach high school students. My bigger challenge as an educator is to make all of my students love the subject and feel compromised. I hope i learn all or most of the contents available in this subject. I hope in the future I can make students lives better by learning english and putting it into their career. I love playing sports, doing exercise, teaching my students, and sleeping comfy. I also hope i can learn from the professor and my classmates/colleagues.

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Greetings.

I'm Anneyda Alejo, and I am a dedicated Foreign Language teacher with over ten years of experience in the public sector. I currently teach at Félix Antonio Rodríguez High School, where I work with students in both the first and second cycles. Additionally, I am part of the Language School at the Universidad Tecnológica del Cibao Oriental (UTECO), where I contribute to the training of future language professionals.

I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics for English Language Teaching at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo. This program allows me to deepen my understanding of language pedagogy, enhancing my teaching methods and improving the learning experiences of my students.

I am passionate about fostering an engaging and effective learning environment, and I am committed to helping my students achieve their language goals.

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I am Grissel, a Fourth Grade English teacher from La Vega.

I first studied English at Rojas Institute in La Vega, then in the English immersion program.

When it comes to my degree, it’s Education in Foreign Languages at UAPA.

My first teaching experience was when I was 16 years old, teaching at the institute where I used to study.

And after that I had the opportunity to be part of two private catholic schools, Colegio Cardenal Sancha (2017-2019) and Colegio Inmaculada Concepción (2019-2022).

In April of 2022 I was able to enter the public education system and I still teach at CEFODIPF since then.

I decided to enter this master in order to grow and learn in the teaching of a foreign language field, and I already feel that since my first day, I learned a lot and changed my perspective in some topics.

And of course, I know this subject won’t be the exception. Let’s learn a lot!

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I am Ramon Mosquea, I live in Cotui, I studied didactics focused on foreign languages, I completed my studies at the UAP university.

I worked for many years in private schools, in 2019 I graduated, then in 2021 I took part in the competition.

I work in a primary school in the second cycle.

This master's degree is an opportunity to open other doors in my life. I would like to learn enough to be able to apply all knowledge acquired in order to be part of the educational transformation of this country.

I hope to improve in all aspects of my career.

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My name is Loranny.

I started my English education at the age of 18 years old. Being honest I wasn't very interested in english. My father always encouraged me to study it, but it wasn't until i enrolled in a english immersion program that i truly engaged with this language, and eventually decided to pursue it as a professional carrear.

I got a degree in Modern Language with a focus on Education from University Nordestana. I have three years of experience teaching English in a primary school located in a rural area, where I have the opportunity to work with students from diverse backgrounds. This experiences every years help me to adapt my teaching methods to each necessity.

One of my biggest challenges as an educator has been addressing the lack of technological resources in my teaching environment. This limitation has pushed me to be more creative.

With this class, I hope to develop new skills in english languages teaching more effectively. My professional goal is to continue advancing and improving my knowledge as an educator.

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Hello dear Professor and colleagues, I am so glad to be part of this wonderful team, my name is Ezequiel Morfa, I am from Sonador, I graduated in 2008 from UASD University in Modern Languages Major English. I formally began to teach English in 2011 in a primary public school at Santo Domingo city. In 2014 I began to study a Specialty Degree in Applied Linguistics in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, nowdays I teach in high school and At INFOTEP as well, more advance levels. So, I hope to continue improving my knowledge about Theories of Second Language Adquisition because this is my life, it is what I do and I love doing it. As in everything, I have big challenges, but the most important one right now is to raise my two daughters and help them to be bilingual. I hope to be successful in this subject and learn from the Professor and from my colleagues as well and finish this master program because be a Professor at UASD University is my dream and I know this master program is the begining of a wonderful journey.

Thank you, Best Regards

Ezequiel Morfa Hernandez

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Hello everybody! My name is Ángela Leonardo. I am from Bonao. I studied Didactics in Foreign Languages at UAPA. I have about 14 years of experience as teacher in English institutes, private school and public schools. Currently I work as English and French teacher in a high school. It’s a pleasure to be in this subject. I hope to acquire the knowledge to be able to improve in my work and personal life.

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Hello, My name is Soribel Reinoso, I live in Hernando Alonzo, Cotuí. I studied Education focused on foreign languages at UAPA University.  I have almost three years teaching English in Rafael Antonio Reyes High School. I work with students in the first cycle.  My biggest challenge is addressing the diverse learning needs and levels of English proficiency among my students. Another challenge is the low interest that students have in learning English. I hope to improve my knowledge and skills in teaching English to pass this knowledge to my students, improving their English communication skills and awakening their love for the language. With this class, I hope to continue to refine my teaching strategies through ongoing training, with the goal of becoming a more prepared and effective teacher who can inspire and motivate students to reach their full potential.

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My name is Viviana, and I am very happy to be part of this class. I’m from Bonao, I have been teaching English and French for 9 years in high school.

I studied modern languages at UAPA university. I also studied in English immersion program in 2015. One of my goals is improve my language skills or acquire real-world experience in my area of expertise.

I’m excited about the opportunities this course will provide me.

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Hello everyone. I'm José Aurelio Cepeda Luna, I'm from Bonao, and I live right now here, Im a French and an English teacher. I have been working at Centro Educacional de Bonao a Bilingual Institution for about 25 years. And of course in public system .Being a teacher has been one of most important and satisfied thing that I have ever done. And having this magnificent opportunity to sharing knowledge with a group of professional high perfomance People. I think that this path we are going through would bring outstanding results guided by the professor Walkiris. Blessings for everybody.

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Greetings to everyone. This is David Nolazco and for me is a wonderful pleasure to be part of this outstanding group of teachers.  I graduated from UASD university in Modern Languages in 2020. Since 2022, I’ve been teaching English at Politecnico Salomé Ureña, which has been a truly rewarding experience.

I’m excited about the journey ahead and hope to make a positive impact on my students' education with the knowledge I hope to acquire in this subject. I love working out and watching a really good series or movie.

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Hi, I'm Elainy Fernández. I'm from San Francisco de Macorís, and currently living in Cotuí. I have been teaching for around 10 years, and at this moment, I'm working at María Dolores Velázquez Romero Polytechnic. I studied Modern Languages with a mejor in English. I enjoy teaching and exploring local tourism.

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Hi, I'm Elainy Fernández. I'm from San Francisco de Macorís, and currently living in Cotuí. I have been teaching for around 10 years, and at this moment, I'm working at María Dolores Velázquez Romero Polytechnic. I studied Modern Languages with a mejor in English. I enjoy teaching and exploring local tourism.

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Hello, My name is Keila De La Cruz Vizcaíno. I´m from Bonao. I started studying english in 2010 at National English Institute. Then, I took the English Inmersion Program and later I studied English Modern Language at UASD. I teach english and physical education at Elpidio Acosta Díaz School, focusing on middle-level.  I have two years of experience in the public school system, and I’m here to improve my knowledge. I took this career because since I was a child I feel the passion for teaching. I took some of my friends and taught them how to write and read. For me, it is a pleasure to be part of this master's program and to have an excellent teacher like Walkiris. I hope to learn valuable skills and knowledge that will enhance my expertise in this field.

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Hello dear participants and colleagues, it is my pleasure to share this academic adventure with you on the module Theories of SLA. I have taught English at the undergraduate level at UASD for 16 years. This is my very first experience with graduate classes in your master´s program; therefore, I hope I can help you meet your expectations on this important course. One of my biggest challenge as an educator in my country is to improve the  students´ quality of education and their English proficiency, so that they can be global citizens, and that they can face the competitive job market once they finish their studies. I look forward to meeting you, and I hope you enjoy the class! :)

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Hello everyone, I'm Meri Peña. It is a pleasure for me to participate in this specialty and at the same time it is a challenge since my major is accounting, I studied in the English immersion program and a master's degree in mathematics. I started in the educational system in 2016 teaching Spanish and then languages. In a primary school with secondary services. I am happy to be taking this program because through it I can improve my teaching practice and because I like to teach English too.

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Greetings.

Hi,my name's Buenaventura Santos,I was born in Villa Altagracia,Dom Rep.Iam a sport Man,I have spent most of my time invoved in golf,undestantading that it has been one of the most importante discipline to me.Besides that ,I've been languages teachers for more than 20 years.I'm actualing doing what I like and I really thank to my powerful Lord because of that.

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Hi professor my name is ysidro de la cruz mata i had studied three carrer basic education, social studies and i had made a postgrade in english teaching as a second language, im working from 2001 in differents educative centers so actually i work as language teacher in OLINDA GRULLON GACIA secondary school i was designed january 2nd 2014 in a primary school, later i was graduated in 2017 in the postagrde, i feel so happy to be in this mater program and share with you and my partners and continue learning to be a better professional and offer better educative service.

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I’m Inmaculada Marte. My friends call me Inma. I live in Cotuí. I am graduated from Computer Science. I took the English immersion course and I want to get into that area. I will learn about the English language even though it is not my main career.

I am a professor at the UTECO's University in the area of ​​computer science and I teach the basic English of the degree.

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Hello everyone,

My name is Wandy Yoel Santana, and I hold a degree in Modern Languages from UASD University in San Francisco de Macorís. I teach primary and secondary students at Las Tres Bocas Primary School in Cotuí. I have two years of experience in the education system and my experience is focused on young learners, and I enjoy finding ways to keep them engaged and motivated.

One of my biggest challenges is adapting to the diverse needs of my students while staying updated on effective teaching methods. Through this class on Theories of Second Language Acquisition, I aim to enhance my skills in language teaching and work towards becoming a more effective educator.

I look forward to learning with all of you!

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Hello, dear classmates and professor. My name is Emelina Luján Santos López, and I am a foreign languages teacher from Angelina. I studied Modern Languages in Education at Universidad Católica Nordestana in San Francisco. As I was nearing the end of my studies, I began attending the English Immersion Program because I was eager to improve my English skills.

I have been teaching since 2019, which amounts to five years of experience. I currently work at Olinda Grullón García, located in Angelina where I reside. I teach English and French to students in the third and fourth grades. I previously taught fifth grade, but no longer do. My initial teaching experience was at Nordestana University as a requirement to pass a course. After completing my degree, I began giving private English lessons to children and also worked as a translator of official documents from English to Spanish.

On September 1, 2019, I began my career in the public education system at the age of 22. Working as a teacher has been an incredible experience, although it demands nearly all my time and can be quite stressful.

I have been eagerly anticipating this opportunity to start this master's program since joining the public education system. I am grateful to be part of it. My goals for this program include learning extensively about educational theories, methodologies, and other relevant topics, as well as enhancing my English skills through reading books and articles, making presentations, and engaging in discussions on scientific research.

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Hello, fellow teachers and Professor.

I'm Ariandy, a graduate student from UAPA, 2016. I have always loved this beautiful language, in fact since I was a kid but started my learning journey in 2010 in the Immersion Program. After that year I noticed I liked to help others learn as well, and that's how I made some adjustments and quit a Marketing major and changed to Education in Foreign Languages.

Soon after, I became an English teacher for the Immersion Program at ITECO (back then), Colegio Santa Teresa and Dominico Americano in Santo Domingo Este. I joined the

Public System in 2022, and I'm currently working with teenagers (secondary school).

I did not have the opportunity of pursueing any higher education because I decided to work and take care of my family first. And I'm so glad I waited until the right moment, because even though my reality has not changed, I'm able to balance family, work and this master's program much better.

One never stops learning, and I'm always willing to keep on doing so. It's a pleasure and privilege to be here, learning from my colleagues and the wonderful professors that come our way.