Laura Medina

Biography

Laura is originally from Lima, Peru, and moved to the United States in 2010. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education with an emphasis in teaching English as a foreign language while in Peru. She has been a teacher since 2006 and has taught English to elementary-aged students as well as to adults in English language centers throughout Lima. Since living in Cache Valley, she has taught middle school-level ESL and Spanish classes and elementary-level Spanish Dual Immersion courses with the Cache County School District. She currently tutors students in Spanish at USU and is also learning French. She loves learning and teaching languages and has always focused on helping language learners communicate effectively. Besides languages, she enjoys learning about cultures and the diversity they bring, especially in the area of education. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and family, traveling, singing, and listening to music.