Teaching since: 2005

Teaching at AHS since: 2022

Department: World Languages

Education (degrees, credentials, and certificates + College/University): 

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish - Loyola Marymount University

Master’s in Spanish - University of California, Irvine

Doctor of Philosophy in Spanish - University of California, Irvine

Recent trainings/professional development (last 3 years): 

-Technology class at La Verne University for credential (Fall 2022)

-English class at La Verne University for credential (Fall 2022)

-AP By the Sea Summer Institute for AP Spanish Language and Culture (July 2021 and July 2019)

Professional organizations memberships: 

-American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

-California Language Teachers Association World Language 

About (interests/hobbies, classes, etc.): Dr. Lau was born in Lima, Peru. She loves to travel, hiking trips, reading, going to the gym, and baseball games. When traveling she likes to read as much as she can about the region she is visiting in order to familiarize herself with their culture. She also enjoys museums and comedy clubs. In her free time she likes to spend time with her friends and family, especially with her niece.