Susana Mogil -Lead Researcher
Email: smogil@uw.edu
"My name is Susana, and I’m a second year Education Studies: Multilingual Education and Spanish double major at University of Washington. I’m from South Carolina, but I studied in the International Baccalaureate Spanish Immersion Program in elementary school and continued prioritizing bilingualism in English and Spanish as my native languages at home. I want to use the knowledge I’ve gained from my connections and experiences to emphasize the value of dual language immersion programs for students of all age levels in our diverse learning communities. Although the focus of my studies is in bilingual education, I am deeply passionate about working with students from all around the world, each bringing their own unique cultural wealth and knowledge to the classroom. Through the work study tutoring program at the UW Community Engagement and Leadership Education, I have had the opportunity to work with a multicultural and multilingual population of students at Lowell Elementary and Seattle World School. Connecting with other educators and leaders in these communities is how I best feel I can contribute to our cause."
Professional Education Experience
Nov 2024- Present
UW CELE Center, Work Study Tutor
-Lowell Elementary (2024-2025): Provided tutoring and instructional support in 4th and 5th grade classrooms. Primarily gave bilingual support with students who spoke Spanish or Portuguese (i.e. in small groups) for mathematics, literacy, writing, and social-emotional (SEL) learning. Facilitated a group and provided a Spanish-translated version of the Seattle Public Schools FLASH curriculum, as well as for several field trips with both the 4th and 5th grade classes.
-Seattle World School (2025-Present): Provide small group and individual tutoring support in two 9th grade English classes and one Algebra II primarily for immigrant and refugee students. Help facilitate and teach the curriculum my mentor teachers instruct in their classrooms. Focusing on improving student’s reading and writing skills and confidence in English, connecting classroom concepts to real world applications, developing analytical skills to solve Algebra problems, and developing social-emotional relationships with the students.
2022-2025 Summer
Hilton Head Plantation Kids Kamp Summer Camp, Lead Conselor
-Collaboratively designed and planned recreational activities that fostered teamwork skills and the physical, social and mental agility of campers from ages 9 to 13, such as field activities, arts and crafts, and weekly cooking workshops. Supervised a large and diverse group of campers while managing and leading a core group of counselors.
Aug 2022- Jun 2024
Congregation Beth Yam Religious School, Assistant Teacher
-Provided assistance in planning and instructing a lesson related to introductory subjects in Jewish tradition in a small classroom of students aged 9 to 12 years old. Focused especially on providing individual student support and facilitating meaningful conversations with the class, as well as planning themed activities for the school community on a weekly basis.
Aug 2023- Jun 2024
Neighborhood Outreach Center, Volunteer Tutor
-Provided English and Spanish bilingual support for children ages 5 to 14 years old in a nonprofit afterschool tutoring program, specifically helping encourage students to complete their homework efficiently and accurately.