L A N G U A G E I N S T R U C T O R
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My experience in the higher education is formed by teaching coursers in Spanish and Portuguese, particularly introductory language classes at different levels.
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As a future professor focusing on transnational connections between Europe, Asia, and the Americas, I am developing courses that unite different cultures and disciplines. By incorporating both my international experience and my own story of overcoming not only racial barriers, but also cultural differences (sometimes within Latinx communities themselves) that are rooted in economic class barriers, I create a diverse and inclusive learning environment where undergraduates and graduates alike learn the importance of thinking broadly and making connections between apparently unrelated subject areas.
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy revolves around four fundamental principles:
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1) Keep students motivated in the target language;
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2) Create a learning environment that is interactive, engaging, and effective;
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3) Integrate modern technology and trending cultural topics;
4) Put academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion into conversation.
Diversity Statement
My own cultural competency is built on an extensive range of international experiences. I lived in Mexico for 16 years, later moved to the United States, where I graduated from high school and college. During my undergraduate career, I had the opportunity to participate in many programs that allowed me to explore many countries around the world, and at some point, permitted me to live in Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Portugal, and Spain. The opportunity to experience many cultures, all very different from my own, allow me to not only identify and understand diversity, but also to recognize the importance of inclusion and equity.
Courses Taught
Vanderbilt University
Fall 2020
Language Instructor
Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 1101
Vanderbilt University
Spring 2021
Language Instructor
Elementary Spanish II
SPAN 1102
Vanderbilt University
Fall 2021
Language Instructor
Intermediate Spanish Writing
SPAN 3301W
Vanderbilt University
Language Instructor
Spring 2022
Spanish for Oral Communications
SPAN 3302
Fisk University
Spring 2023
Language Instructor
Elementary Spanish II
SPAN 102
Vanderbilt University
Spring 2021
Teaching Assistant
Nashville en Español
SPAN 3891