Biliteracy Now

Dyana Vera

Hello everyone! My name is Dyana, and I want to welcome you to the Biliteracy Now Podcast. My podcast will include tips, ideas, and issues surrounding bilingual education.

  • 10 minutes
    Tips and Advice for Distance Learning

    Looking for some quick tips and advice on distance learning? This 10-minute episode will remind you of what to prioritize as you navigate this unique school year!

    1 September 2020, 9:05 pm
  • 14 minutes 20 seconds
    Imposter Syndrome as a Bilingual Educator

    In this episode I talk about Imposter Syndrome, what triggers it for me, and how I found a way to remind myself that I deserve to be successful as a bilingual educator.

    20 December 2019, 6:47 pm
  • 23 minutes 34 seconds
    Read Alouds in a Bilingual Classroom

    Join my conversation with my dear friend, Jennifer, as we talk about how she makes time for a daily read aloud in her dual language classroom. I hope you walk away feeling motivated, inspired, and willing to challenge yourself as a bilingual educator! 

    7 November 2019, 3:13 am
  • 25 minutes 40 seconds
    From a Fellow Bilingual Educator

    In this episode, I interview mi amiga, Cristina, from Bilingual Adventures. She discusses her experience as a bilingual educator, her likes and dislikes, where she sees herself in five years, tips for other bilingual educators, and her work with social justice. You don't want to miss it!

    27 September 2019, 4:53 pm
  • 11 minutes 31 seconds
    First Year Mistakes?

    We all have those first year of teaching mistakes, right? In this episode I share the things I did my first year of teaching that probably weren't the best decisions for me! I hope after listening to this episode, you'll see that we've all been there. The goal is to do better once we know better. 

    12 September 2019, 5:10 pm
  • 11 minutes 52 seconds
    Classroom Management

    Want some tips on classroom management? Listen to this 10-minute episode for some quick tips!

    20 January 2019, 2:16 pm
  • 16 minutes 59 seconds
    Sorry, Not Sorry

    Are you starting to feel that teacher burnout? You know which one I'm talking about! If that's the case for you, listen to this 15-minute episode on ways to avoid that feeling. Hang in there!

    29 December 2018, 4:33 pm
  • 35 minutes 11 seconds
    Teaching for Testing

    Are you an upper elementary school teacher? Do you teach a tested subject in grades 3-5? Wondering how to adequately prepare your students without "drill and kill"? If so, this episode is for you! My husband, a 4th grade reading and writing teacher, sits down with me to discuss how to teach for testing without boring your students in preparation for the state assessment. Join us!

    24 December 2018, 8:06 pm
  • 15 minutes 4 seconds
    Writing in Three

    I struggled with teaching writing during my first year. In this episode I talk about how I came up with "Writing in Three" to help me teach it more effectively. 

    22 September 2018, 1:01 pm
  • 15 minutes 3 seconds
    Balanced Literacy

    Do you teach under a balanced literacy program? Press play to hear about some of the components that can help you achieve a balanced literacy approach to teaching. 

    18 June 2018, 6:24 am
  • 12 minutes 4 seconds
    What Language Do I Teach in?

    What language do I teach in? Am I holding my students back from successfully transitioning out of the bilingual program? Am I exiting bilingual students before they're ready? Listen to my thoughts, experiences, and ways to survive teaching in a transitional bilingual program. 

    13 June 2018, 1:43 am
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