teaching
My teaching philosophy is deeply influenced by Francisco Giner de los Ríos and his vision of education as the formation of the whole person. In an era increasingly shaped by technology, my courses cultivate attentive reading, critical thinking, intellectual independence, tolerance, respect, and cultural understanding. I aim to create an open and inclusive classroom where rigorous interpretation, creativity, and dialogue help students become discerning readers and engaged citizens in a democratic society.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO (2026-)
:: introduction to hispanic literature (307)
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, NEW BRUNSWICK (2021-2025)
:: spanish i (101)
:: spanish review and continuation (121)
:: intermediate spanish (131)
:: francophilia: literature & sexuality in modern france (271)
:: advanced spanish conversation and contemporary issues (313)
:: advanced grammar and composition (325)
:: hispanic children's literature, culture, and pedagogy (512, MAT program)
BIRKBECK UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (2024)
:: spanish i
AUBURN UNIVERSITY (2019-2021)
:: elementary spanish (1010)
:: intermediate spanish (1020)
EF EDUCATION FIRST (2018-2024)
:: esl: all levels
:: art & performance
:: phonetics, pronunciation, and music
:: photography, art, and narratology