
Dedicated language educator focused on enhancing communication through innovative curriculum development and immersive learning experiences. Proven track record in assessing individual student progress and customizing instructional strategies, fostering increased language proficiency and a collaborative classroom environment.
Classes taught:
SPAN 122: Intensive beginning Spanish, equivalent to the first two semesters, for students with little or no experience in Spanish or whose skills need refreshing. SPAN 141 SPANSIH GRAMMAR: Introduction to the major structures of Spanish, from a linguistic perspective and will develop students' formal knowledge of Spanish grammar.
SPAN 248 Latin American Diaspora through Film: Beyond Braceros, Narcos, and Latin Lovers: Study of the relationships between Latinx and Latin American culture through film, focusing on sociohistorical processes (migrations, assimilation, political struggles, nationalism, globalization). It goes beyond onscreen stereotypes about Latinx and Latin Americans (narcotraffickers, undocumented migrants and Latin lovers) promoting nuanced perspectives on issues affecting Latinas/os and Latin Americans in their relationship with US culture
Migration and latinoamerican diaspora research, social liguistics and inclusion trainings