Rosebette Matos Timeline

Born

Oct 5, 1988

Rosebette Matos was born weighing six pounds.

Kindergarten

Aug 8, 1993

First day of school, First English lesson.

Elementary School

Aug 4, 1997

Fourth, five and six grade I had the same English teacher. I dont remember her name but I remember her name but, I remember she spoke English and Spanish very well.

Music

Dec 5, 1999

I started listening to american music period Britney Spears, Cristina Aguilera and Backstreet Boys.

High School

Apr 5, 2003

9th and 10th grade I was in San Benito and the teacher was good but I was afraid to speak English in public. I only spoke spanglish with my friends.

Hihg School

Aug 7, 2005

I started in a new school- Eugenio Maria de Hostos''. My English teacher class was a joke. My boyfriend and i started watching movies in English.

University

Aug 15, 2006

I started in Interamerican University. This was the first English Class, I really ejoyed. Dr Sellas explained the work in basic terms which made it easier to studying in special education. Many classes were in English. I had to read and writeeverything in English.

Second year University

Jan 15, 2008

I took a health class that I really enjoyed in English. This helped to me apply English in every day life.

University Graduation

May 23, 2011

Graduated from the University.

Head Start Program

Sep 15, 2011

I started working for Head Start .only spoke spanish.

Department of Education

Nov 2, 2011

I started working for the Department of Education in Puerto Rico. Here i have to prepare leeson plans and explain some subject in English.

Bilingual Certification

Jul 5, 2012

I started taking courses to obtain a Certificate in Bilingual Education.