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Julian Islas
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“In my experience, connecting with other people has to do with how much we want to accept them as unique human beings. We all have different life experiences and we behave according to them. I have found myself being more understanding of student’s personalities because I know that they are learning new skills in their lives and I am able to identify myself with them because I feel the need to improve my own skills.”
Julian brings over 30 years of experience working with youths and adults in educational settings. Prior to moving to the United States at age 30, Julian co-founded a private junior high and high school in Mexico to provide opportunities to less advantaged students. He has taught Math at Drew in San Francisco since 1999. Prior to joining Drew’s faculty, Julian taught Spanish at Marin Academy and San Rafael High School. Julian holds a MSE in Curriculum and Instruction, a BA in Human Resource Management, and a Single Subject Credential in Spanish from Dominican University. He has traveled in Spain, Scotland, England, France, Puerto Rico and most states in Mexico.
You can contribute directly to Julian’s work with Teach With Africa!
