Hi everyone, my name is Ivonne Elizabeth Pinillos Nieto. I'm from Trujillo, Peru. I was born on March 2nd, 1980. When I was a child I was inspired by my teachers for their ability to control the class and teach with such passion, so from this young age I decided to become a teacher.
Why English? Probably because of my uncle, he always listened to 80's rock music every time I visited my grandparents. I was only 9 at the time and didn't understand any English but I would still attempt to sing the songs. Even though I didn't understand a single word, I loved to try to reproduce the words and sounds
I finished secondary school in 1996 but my parents didn't have enough money to pay for my studies, so I had to work hard at my grandma's business. Two years later I had a baby girl and my whole life changed. I wasn't ready for such a responsibility but despite this I decided to face the situation, be brave and to continue with my life. I didn't study until 2002, when my daughter was 4 years old. I only worked and earned money to support her. Fortunately I have wonderful parents as they decided to give me the chance to study again, I immediately accepted the offer and prepared myself for 2 years to get a place at the national university of Trujillo, to become a teacher of course :). Now I have a degree in Education.
I have been teaching Spanish and English for six years to foreign and Peruvian students of all ages and difficulty levels through Skype and private schools, but this was the first time that I worked in a public school. I thought that the best way for me to keep my memories would be to create this website. I hope you enjoy looking at my pictures, watching my videos, reading my experiences and sharing my teaching resources.
Why English? Probably because of my uncle, he always listened to 80's rock music every time I visited my grandparents. I was only 9 at the time and didn't understand any English but I would still attempt to sing the songs. Even though I didn't understand a single word, I loved to try to reproduce the words and sounds
I finished secondary school in 1996 but my parents didn't have enough money to pay for my studies, so I had to work hard at my grandma's business. Two years later I had a baby girl and my whole life changed. I wasn't ready for such a responsibility but despite this I decided to face the situation, be brave and to continue with my life. I didn't study until 2002, when my daughter was 4 years old. I only worked and earned money to support her. Fortunately I have wonderful parents as they decided to give me the chance to study again, I immediately accepted the offer and prepared myself for 2 years to get a place at the national university of Trujillo, to become a teacher of course :). Now I have a degree in Education.
I have been teaching Spanish and English for six years to foreign and Peruvian students of all ages and difficulty levels through Skype and private schools, but this was the first time that I worked in a public school. I thought that the best way for me to keep my memories would be to create this website. I hope you enjoy looking at my pictures, watching my videos, reading my experiences and sharing my teaching resources.