pedagogy
teaching practices.
teaching style
immersive, creative, and grounded in authentic materials.
My approach blends full-language immersion with scaffolded support, project-based learning, and rich cultural context. I design curriculum that foster global competence, meaningful communication, and critical thinking, always centering student voice and agency. I also bring experience developing and leading international programs for students in grades 9–12 and at the college level, which further informs my commitment to experiential, culturally responsive learning.
ongoing learning
always a learner first.
I am committed to continually growing as an educator by exploring innovative practices and new tools. Recently, I have completed the ISTE Certificate for Artificial Intelligence Explorations for Educators (2024) and the University of Chicago Graduate Certificate in Advanced Generative AI for Language Teaching (2025). I am also currently participating in the Silicon Schools AI Exploration Community of Practice, where I am piloting AI applications to support teaching and learning. This ongoing learning ensures that my teaching remains creative, relevant, and responsive to students’ evolving needs.
resources
bitácora.
Bitácora Language Classroom offers high-quality, culturally responsive resources for Spanish language instruction, literature, and AP curriculum. Created by a passionate educator with over a decade of experience teaching middle school, high school, and university-level Spanish, these materials are grounded in real-world application, academic rigor, and student engagement. Resources reflect deep cultural insight and are aligned with ACTFL proficiency guidelines and AP World Language expectations.