Leila Gates-Wai

Leila Gates is an experienced educator with a strong background in language instruction, currently serving as a High School Spanish Teacher at California Virtual Academies since August 2022. Prior to this role, Leila taught Spanish to K-6 students at SYCAMORE VALLEY ACADEMY for seven years, focusing on communicative experiences based on second language acquisition theories. Leila's earlier experience includes working as a Head Start Home Educator, where support for parents and children was emphasized, and as a Behavior Therapist providing interventions for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Leila's professional journey began at DG Insurance Agency, Inc. as a Commercial Lines CSR, showcasing organizational skills across various responsibilities. Leila holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching from Brandman University, a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Fresno Pacific University, and an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from the College of the Sequoias.