PAUL MEZZAROH - SPANISH

My name is Paul Mezzaroh and I was born in a small town called Zaraza, Venezuela. I spent my childhood years studying medicine and eventually became a medical doctor and surgeon who specializes in cancer. I worked in a local hospital helping my community. During this same time, I taught first and second year medical students in the local university.

In December of 2021, I made the trek from Venezuela to the United States and moved to Silver Spring, Maryland. Upon moving to Maryland, I spent time learning the customs and culture, as well as exploring the DC Metro area. I have come to love Washington DC.

While in Maryland, I worked with various students of varying ages on Spanish. Shortly thereafter I began my time at GW Community School and thoroughly enjoy every moment.

Courses taught:

Spanish I

Spanish I is the introductory course to the Spanish/Castellano Language. In this course students not only learn vocabulary, verbs, conjugations, and many other grammatical topics, but they also learn to love the language in general. The Spanish language is the entry point into the Latin American world, the Iberian Peninsula, and the wonderful culture which is present all around us. Students learn about the culture of Spanish-speaking people as well as how this culture has become embedded in our everyday life in the United States. This course, and the knowledge obtained, is the prerequisite course for Spanish II.

Spanish II

Spanish II is the intermediate course where students continue to build upon their language and cultural knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world. This course takes students from the current moment where they can only express themselves in the present tense and introduces the past tense and parts of the future tense. Students will be expected to navigate the class and various Spanish texts, music, videos, activities in Spanish with less teacher assistance. Students will investigate various Spanish speaking countries and present their knowledge on the culture of its people. This course, and the knowledge obtained, is the prerequisite course for Spanish III.

Spanish III

Spanish III is the advanced-intermediate course where students begin to master the grammar and vocabulary from previous years while also taking a deeper dive into more complex grammatical structures. Students in this level of Spanish are expected to be able to communicate 100% in Spanish during all class activities and trips. During this course students will show a deep understanding of the Spanish-speaking world's culture and how it has mixed with that of the United States. This course will also take a deep dive into the history of various Latin American countries and their relationship with the United States.This course, and the knowledge obtained, is the prerequisite course for Spanish IV (if/when offered).

CONTACT

Email: mezzarohpr@gwcommunityschool.com
Phone: 703.978.7208