Through class projects, open discussions, and online platforms such as Canvas, I help students develop their critical thinking, creativity, and cultural curiosity. I also design activities that encourage them to interact meaningfully across cultures and embrace diversity, equity, and empathy.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Taught Spanish I & II courses online and in person, including grammar, conversation, and cultural immersion.

• Designed in-person and online Spanish courses using Canvas and Cengage; developed syllabus, assessments, and rubrics.

• Monitored and reported student progress to advising staff.

• Mentored and advised students individually, building effective communication and coaching skills.

Projects completed by my students

• Emprendedores de Esperanza: Celebrating Hispanic Business in New Jersey Students research and share the stories of Hispanic entrepreneurs, highlighting their challenges and successes to better understand immigrant contributions to the U.S. economy and society.

• Words of Hope: A Bilingual Message of Care for Migrants This project empowers students to write heartfelt, bilingual messages of support for migrant communities. These messages, shared as cards, posters, flyers, or digital formats, aim to raise awareness and foster empathy.

• “Our Quilt of Stories” A creative project that symbolizes solidarity with Hispanic immigrant, refugee, and asylee families. Students contribute bilingual expressions of support and compassion, weaving their voices into a collective, inclusive message.

• Broadening Cross-cultural Identity Students explore the virtual exhibit ¡Presente! at the National Museum of the American Latino and create personal reflections and artistic responses, deepening their understanding of Latino identity, immigration, and U.S. history.

• Comunidades y Herencias Hispanas al Descubierto Students research a Hispanic country or notable figure, choosing both their topic and format—ranging from poetry and short stories to mock business meetings and webinars—allowing for creativity and ownership of their learning.