What is your teaching philosophy?

Teaching has always been a calling for me. I never cease to be amazed when my students successfully recreate a Spanish concept using the tools I have given them! Learning a language can be intimidating. It is my priority to establish a positive atmosphere where students feel challenged as well as accepted. My core ingredients for teaching are a combination of enthusiasm, knowledge, and preparedness, delivered in a caring, yet disciplined environment. Teaching Spanish, like any language, is unique in that it engages all modalities of learning: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It is always a joy to combine critical thinking with creativity as well as introduce perspectives of life through a variety of lenses.