English for Spanish Speakers

Who

Our instructors all have Master's degrees and understand how to effectively support the Spanish-speaking student population. Your teachers and staff are here to help you reach your academic and personal goals.

Ricardo Sandoval - Avancemos Instructor

I have taught ESL Level 1 with Glendale Community College since the fall, of 2018. Before that, I taught the Literacy class from the fall of 2017 to the summer of 2018. I have also taught ESL Intermediate level classes, grammar classes, and conversation classes from 2015-2018 with LAUSD’s West Valley Occupational Center. In the morning, I am an administrator with Los Angeles Unified School District (L.A.U.S.D.).

I have a Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (T.E.S.O.L.) which I earned in 2013 from California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State L.A.) with a 3.9 GPA. I also have a Master’s in Educational Technology and Leadership (GPA 3.8) from Cal State L.A. which I earned in 2015 and I have a Master’s in Educational Administration (GPA 3.9) from California State University, Fullerton which I earned in 2022. I also have a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with authorization to teach ESL and computer concepts which I earned from Cal State L.A. in 2010. Lastly, I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Cal State L.A. in 2008.

Robert Seaborne - Avancemos Instructor

I have taught English as a Second Language at Glendale Community College since 2017. I have had the pleasure of teaching the literacy level and level 2 classes. I understand that learning English is an important step in the lives of our students for many reasons, so I am honored to be part of the experience. Thanks to the diversity of our student population, I feel fortunate not only to teach at GCC but to learn from the new groups of students that I meet each semester.

Monica Zamora - Avancemos Instructor

I have been teaching ESL since 2012. I earned a master's in Linguistics/TESOL from CSUN.

As an immigrant from Mexico, I know the struggle of not being able to communicate with others due to cultural and language barriers. My goal in becoming an ESL instructor was to help others become confident enough in their English abilities to improve their quality of life. I believe my motivation is driven by the smiles on my students' faces as they learn new grammar, a new word, or a pronunciation technique.

I hope to continue working towards a doctorate degree in English literature. Inspired by my uncle and sister, I too hope to write my own book of short stories that my students can enjoy.

Andres Cruz - Avancemos Coordinator

I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics, with a minor in Central American Studies, in 2008 and a Master's Degree in TESOL in 2010. I am currently working on a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at CSUN. I have been teaching ESL since 2008. I have been serving as the Avancemos coordinator since 2017.

One of my mail goals is to use pedagogy as a tool to close equity gaps, increase diversity and inclusion, and stand up for justice for disenfranchised communities.

Suzanne Schwarz - Avancemos Instructor

I earned my Master's in Education from City College in New York with a major in TESOL. I have been teaching English as a Second Language since 2004. I have taught English to adult learners throughout the US and abroad.

I enjoy being able to help students learn and grow as they continue to develop their English skills. The diversity of students at Glendale brings wonderful energy to the classroom and I'm honored to be a part of the GCC community.

While I'm not teaching, you might find me on a yoga mat, hiking, or exploring the delicious restaurants of Los Angeles.

Elizabeth Aquino - Avancemos Office Assistant

(818) 240-1000 ext. 4522 - Calls and voice messages

(818) 660-0815 - Calls and texts
eaquino@glendale.edu

Call or text to make an appointment to take the Placement Workshop.

Tatevik Atalyan - Teacher's Aide and ESL Tutor

I'm the morning instructional aide. I have my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Philology, in the field of Spanish language and literature. Spanish has been my passion since childhood. As I was told, I was making up different words in Spanish and was trying to teach them to others.

As an instructional aide who has experienced the difficulties of learning a new language, I enter the classroom with the goal to help instructors make the class highly effective for students and help students in the learning process.

I like to study languages, examine their structures, similarities and differences, and I love to travel! I think learning languages and discovering new things are really fun. So, vamos a learn English con paciencia and tener fun!