"I believe access to quality education is a human right. I am an educator because I want knowledge to open your minds and spark curiosity. I want to support you in developing critical thinking skills in order to question your own stories in relation to others. I want to help you wield the power of your voices to speak up for what you believe in and in multiple languages. I use teaching strategies that will give meaning to your education and to inspire you into action and give you the foundation that empowers you to shape your future opportunities. Together we can go on this learning journey in a safe, supportive and productive experience."
"I teach English at a community college because I believe in teaching in an honest manner. I communicate with direct expectations that pushes my students to do what they need to flourish. At the same time, I enable them to make their own choices while providing the consequences that result from those choices. I am passionate about bringing social, economic, and political issues into the classroom to be discussed and written about as content that is used to help students develop their communication skills. I focus my teaching style in providing the tools needed to empower and promote successful students and citizens of the world.”
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