Sarah Heras

Teach Spanish I for freshmen and Spanish I for Spanish Speakers, focusing on communication, literacy, and cultural proficiency. Serve as the Folklórico Advisor at Murrieta Mesa High School, organizing cultural performances and promoting appreciation of Mexican traditions, music, and dance through school and community events.

Spanish Teacher - Murrieta Mesa High School - Murrieta, CA

(2025-08)

Teach Spanish I for freshmen and Spanish I for Spanish Speakers, focusing on communication, literacy, and cultural proficiency. Serve as the Folklórico Advisor at Murrieta Mesa High School, organizing cultural performances and promoting appreciation of Mexican traditions, music, and dance through school and community events.

• Design engaging, standards-based lessons that support language acquisition for diverse learners, including heritage speakers and beginning students.
• Integrate authentic cultural resources, music, art, and technology to enhance student engagement and real-world communication skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the academic and linguistic needs of students with varying backgrounds and abilities.

Spanish Teacher - Vista High School - Vista, CA

(2024-08 - 2025-07)

Instructed Spanish I and II to freshmen and sophomores, focusing on foundational skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

• Designed engaging, standards-based lesson plans that supported language acquisition for diverse learners.
• Differentiated instruction for native speakers, heritage learners, and beginning students.
• Integrated technology and cultural content to enhance student engagement and language proficiency.

Adjunct Professor - San Diego Mesa College - San Diego, CA

(2015)

Teach face-to-face and hybrid classes at the novice, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Single Subject Teaching Credential - Spanish - UMass Global (2024-07)

Single Subject Teaching Credential - Social Studies - UMass Global (2025-01)

M.A.

• Spanish Linguistics and Literature - San Diego State University (2014)

B.A.

• Spanish - San Diego State University (2010)

A.A.

• Arts - Cuyamaca College (2008)