Experience Summary
I am originally from Puerto Rico, and recently moved to Gainesville. I obtained a Spanish teacher temporary certification from the state of Florida last May. My experiences teaching have been extremely positive and I would love to continue sharing my knowledge.
Teaching Style
A child perennial question of “Why?” sets in motion the intent of my teaching philosophy, in which I, as the instructor, facilitate the discovery of possibilities to most of their queries. I propose a teaching philosophy in which the student reverts to that infantile state of wanting to know more. Motivating my students to learn is one of my primary goals as an instructor. I cannot simply relay information without a specific sense of purpose because that only perpetuates a student’s aversion for knowledge. By setting in motion a dynamic classroom, we, the teacher and the students, begin a mentorship in which we meet each others’ academic expectations.
As a foreign language instructor, I want the student to acquire practical knowledge in the target language, primarily by speaking the language and not about the language. It is also important that my students gain a sense of affection toward world cultures, especially those of Latin America and Spain, as well as instilling awareness of their own culture. Through a series of activities the students will be able to learn about these cultural subtleties, integrating basic vocabulary for beginners and more extensive for intermediate students. In addition, introducing students to the differences in structure, grammar and syntax between two languages contributes to the development of their own critical, analytical and writing skills.