糖心Vlog

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Born and raised in Puerto Rico, I attended graduate school in the US and worked as a college teacher in upstate New York and Detroit, Michigan for almost 9 years.聽 After graduation, I moved to North Carolina and started working at 糖心Vlog in 2000, where I teach聽 all courses in Spanish language, literature,聽civilization, and translation. I also enjoy the opportunity to teach courses in other departments, such as the Introduction to Latin American History (HIS 200) for the History department.聽 I have co-taught courses with colleagues from across other disciplines, such as Literature and Biology (with Dr. John Mecham), and History of Latin America and Liberation Theology (with Dr. Margarita Su谩rez).聽 Additionally, I have supervised a wide range of senior theses in Spanish and co-directed research projects聽in other disciplines such as History and Political Sciences.聽 Many of my students have presented their research on Student Achievement Day.

As a teacher, I find great satisfaction when my students learn to explore the multiple cultural perspectives that arise in the study of a foreign language.聽 Indeed, these explorations provoke debates and generate tensions in heated discussions in class, especially among students who hold opposite ideas and react differently to a particular issue.聽 However, these debates 鈥� held in an environment of mutual respect 鈥� teach the students to develop聽strong critical thinking skills. They engage聽in contemporary issues聽and learn to聽dismantle the representations that essentialize the cultural, social, economic, and political ideologies that appear to privilege one group over the others.聽 These diverse perspectives and numerous critical interpretations make the classroom experience one of enrichment for both the student and the teacher.聽 These are the experiences that enhance the learning process of teaching.