St. Louis Language Immersion School (SLLIS)
Aura Zuleta is an experienced educator with a focus on language instruction, currently serving as a Spanish teacher at St. Louis Language Immersion Schools since August 2021, where responsibilities include teaching middle school Spanish and Social Studies. Previous experience includes a role as an exchange teacher at Beaufort County School District (August 2016 - July 2021), where Aura developed a comprehensive language acquisition curriculum for Spanish. Additionally, teaching roles spanned various institutions, including Colegio Calasanz Bogotá as a Secondary English as a Foreign Language teacher and Liceo Campo David as an English instructor, with a strong emphasis on curriculum development, student assessment, and utilizing diverse teaching strategies. Aura holds a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics of Spanish as a Foreign Language from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages from Universidad de La Salle.
St. Louis Language Immersion School (SLLIS)
There’s magic in experiencing a different culture, in speaking a new language. With the power to break down barriers, languages open new opportunities for our children, allowing them to dream a different world. At our school, we speak the language of connection, broadening perspective with each new lesson — preparing our children for a limitless future. The St. Louis Language Immersion School (SLLIS) is a K-8th grade charter school located in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. Instructionally, SLLIS implements the Gomez and Gomez Dual Language Enrichment Model, which is a structured way to provide rigorous dual language instruction at the elementary level. Our students have the opportunity to learn in Chinese, French and Spanish as a regular part of their school day. Diverse. Committed. Expert. These are just some of the words we use to describe our staff. The SLLIS Team is made up of staff members who nurture children, celebrate their successes, and empower them to take risks and grow. Overall, our staff hail from 14 countries across four continents - and speak a total of 14 languages! Visit our website to learn more!