tania Castanos

Passionate and student-centered Spanish educator with experience teaching Spanish 1, Spanish 2, and Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture, applying a story-based approach inspired by Desuggestopedia to create a positive and low-anxiety learning environment where students develop confidence in real-life language use. Through my Teacher Education Program coursework, I strengthened expertise in lesson planning, curriculum design, and differentiated instruction for diverse learners, including English Learners, students with Individualized Education Programs, and students with Section 504 plans, as well as research-based, student-centered teaching strategies such as storytelling and dialogue-driven language acquisition. My training emphasized effective assessment practices, classroom management, and methods for promoting engagement and achievement, while also building proficiency in integrating educational technology, including Kami, Google Classroom, and other digital instructional resources, to prepare students for success in Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture.