Jennifer Jaworowski

Jennifer Jaworowski is an experienced educator who teaches Spanish to children ages 6-12, focusing on building language skills, cultural appreciation, and confidence through engaging, hands-on activities. She also teaches life skills focused on overcoming adversity, helping students develop resilience, perseverance, and a growth mindset.

Jennifer holds a B.A. in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Speech and Hearing Sciences from UC Santa Barbara, an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, and a TEFL certificate. She has also earned degrees in educational coaching, ontological coaching, workforce coaching, and vocational coaching, giving her a unique approach to supporting students in both their academic and personal development.

Jennifer currently teaches Counseling at Oxnard Community College and has taught junior high and high school students various subjects, including Spanish, language arts, and social sciences. Additionally, Jennifer has continued to teach a variety of subjects to junior and high school students, broadening her teaching experience and skills. She has helped struggling readers become the most improved in their class, showcasing her commitment to student success.

Jennifer has studied abroad in Mexico, Spain, and Argentina, and taught in Argentina, gaining valuable insights into Spanish language and culture. She also contributed to a sociology textbook, showcasing her expertise in education and social policy.

A 40 Under 40 award recipient, Jennifer is dedicated to creating supportive and dynamic learning environments where students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

Conversational Spanish

Ages: 9 and Up

Prerequisites: For students with prior Spanish knowledge who want to build confidence through speaking, writing, and fun! Students will really need to be comfortable with speaking and making mistakes! It's the only way to learn a new language!

Homework: Homework assignments are required and will help reinforce the lessons learned in class.

In this class, students will strengthen their Spanish skills by practicing real-life conversations in familiar, everyday settings. We will play with conversations (Where is the table, Where is the bathroom, Do you like this book?), build our vocabulary with flashcards and sentence forming cards, matching games and more! Designed for learners who already know some Spanish basics. We will work to expand vocabulary to include not just regular nouns and verbs, but will add in adjectives and additional verbs, work on improving grammar, and develop fluency. Fluency comes with repetition, so we will play games like shopping at the store, going to the park, show and tell and more where we will have to repeat numbers, ask for common goods and so much more!

Some days we will listen to short conversations from a Spanish video to increase our comprehension. We will also do very light reading to reinforce our vocabulary. We will also continue with using a workbook that will give us more writing practice.

Conversation Themes

Students will explore practical vocabulary, verbs, and expressions through fun, themed conversation settings, such as:

At the Park
saltar, correr, subir, jugar, querer
(el, la, los, las)
At the Supermarket
necesitar, comprar, buscar, estar
(personal pronouns)
At the Mall
pagar, vender, decidir, ir
At the Movie Theater
entrar, ver, beber, ser
(descriptive adjectives)
At the Restaurant
pasar, comer, compartir, pedir, gustar, acabar de

What to Expect

Vocabulary and verb practice built into everyday conversation
Partner and group conversations to boost confidence and fluency
Fun games to review vocabulary and sentence building
Short writing activities to reinforce speaking and grammar
Ongoing grammar support in a natural, conversational context

This is not just a conversation class—it’s a space where students apply what they know, learn to express themselves more clearly, and enjoy using Spanish in ways that matter to them. Whether they’re ordering a snack, watching a movie, or planning a park day, students will grow in their ability to speak with confidence.