I believe that a key element in learning is visualization. To make what may seem to be obscure perceptible to the learner and help them to extend the boundaries of their learning. For this reason, I feel it is necessary to understand the basic knowledge the student has of the subject and strive to continuously build on this knowledge while providing clear instructions. In my lessons I help students to visualize complex ideas by creating activities where they recall images, pictures, graphs, tables, and patterns in a fun and structured learning environment. My teaching goal is to develop independent learners by instilling a desire to learn. I feel that my role as a teacher is to give students the tools they need to succeed, as well as offer the support, guidance, and enthusiasm needed to develop a sense of motivation needed for mastering a subject. Teaching Spanish enables me to share my passion for cross-cultural awareness and appreciation. Learning Spanish can be personally rewarding and have a great impact on the world at large. It can expand your universe, whether it be for business purposes, travel, or you want to be able to help people. With over 45 million native Spanish speakers in the United States, you can visualize the spark in interest to learn the language.