Jennifer Jaworowski

Jennifer Jaworowski is an experienced educator who teaches Spanish to children ages 6-12, focusing on building language skills, cultural appreciation, and confidence through engaging, hands-on activities. She also teaches life skills focused on overcoming adversity, helping students develop resilience, perseverance, and a growth mindset.

Jennifer holds a B.A. in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Speech and Hearing Sciences from UC Santa Barbara, an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, and a TEFL certificate. She has also earned degrees in educational coaching, ontological coaching, workforce coaching, and vocational coaching, giving her a unique approach to supporting students in both their academic and personal development.

Jennifer currently teaches Counseling at Oxnard Community College and has taught junior high and high school students various subjects, including Spanish, language arts, and social sciences. Additionally, Jennifer has continued to teach a variety of subjects to junior and high school students, broadening her teaching experience and skills. She has helped struggling readers become the most improved in their class, showcasing her commitment to student success.

Jennifer has studied abroad in Mexico, Spain, and Argentina, and taught in Argentina, gaining valuable insights into Spanish language and culture. She also contributed to a sociology textbook, showcasing her expertise in education and social policy.

A 40 Under 40 award recipient, Jennifer is dedicated to creating supportive and dynamic learning environments where students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

Spanish I

Ages: 6-9 & 9-12

Classes will cover the same units but with different depth, practice and games / activities.

New and Returning Students Welcome! Jennifer will be adding additional vocabulary for returning students along with new opportunities to practice speaking while our new students learn the basics!

Homework: Provided

Prerequisites: You do not need any prior Spanish skills to take this class, but students will need to be able to recognize letters, read simple words and write.

Type of Class: This class is designed to enhance your homeschooling. Students will need to practice their new language skills at home to truly learn the language!

The focus of the beginning term is to learn the basics—alphabet sounds, numbers, seasons, colors, greetings, and many common nouns! Returning students will be able to show what they remember and then move on from there!

Students will use their new vocabulary to form sentences and engage in simple conversations. We will also explore Latino/Hispanic culture, art, and music. The learning experience is designed to be fun and interactive, with themes, games, projects, writing activities, and role-playing so that students are always practicing their new language skills!

Our activities will include:

Conversations: Show off previously learned skills and practice new ones!
In-class experiences: We’ll be playing games, practicing speaking, and beginning to write in Spanish. The students will practice new words and sentences in fun ways to reinforce what they’re learning.
Dance moves, songs, and more: We’ll be practicing new dance moves, learning songs, and engaging in activities to help remember our new sounds and words!
Projects/Independent Research: Study something new at home and bring it to class to share!
Out-of-classroom experiences: Optional homework that can be shared with family and friends at home. Bring it back to class to discuss and showcase what you’ve learned!

FALL

Greetings-Saludos

Colors- Colores

Alphabet & words related to the alphabet- El alfabeto y palabras relacionadas con el alfabeto Vowels and Special Spanish Sounds - Vocales y sonidos especiales del español

Numbers-Números Shapes- Figuras geométricas

School items -Útiles escolares T

The verb "tener" - The verb "to have" The verb "estar" - The verb "to be"

Note: Students that have some Spanish knowledge will be given more advanced work on vocabulary and verbs, along with more opportunities to practice!

WINTER
Pronouns-Pronombres
A deeper look at the verbs “ser, ” “estar,” and “tener.”
School and classroom vocabulary- La escuela y el salón (review for most)
People and family-la gente y la familia
Countries and nationalities–países y nacionalidades
Languages-idiomas
The home- La casa
Questions in Spanish- Preguntas en español

COntinued practice with verbs tener and estar and new verbs puedo (I can) and gustar (I like)

SPRING
Weather & Seasons - Tiempo y estaciones
Clothing - Ropa
Time - Hora
Days - Días
Months - Meses
Holidays - Días festivos
Birthdays - Cumpleaños
Sports, Games, Arts & Crafts - Deportes, juegos, arte & manualidades
Parts of the Body & Senses - Partes del cuerpo y sentidos
In My Town - En mi pueblo
What is today? - ¿Cuál es la fecha de hoy?

Additional verbs based on class participation!