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encouragement are traits that I will expect my students to have for each other, as I will have the
same for them.
Being a teacher of culture is just as important as being a teacher of language or
grammar. With the number of Spanish speakers increasing in the United States, students should
understand who these individuals are, be aware of the culture differences and respect their
diversity. This not only promotes a deeper understanding of the language, but it also promotes a
deeper connection to what is becoming a large part of the United States. Understanding cultural
differences allows students the opportunity to take this knowledge and visit other Spanish
speaking countries successfully, as well as respectfully. My travels to Mexico and Spain have
been two of the most rewarding experiences in my life and my knowledge of the Spanish
language and culture helped to make those experiences gratifying.
As a future World Languages teacher, it is my goal to share my experiences, my
mistakes as a language learner, keep these students engaged with meaningful material, and teach
them the many doors learning a new language can open for them. My mothers roots come from
Mexico and I identify closely with this side of my family, even though I did not start learning the
language until later in life. I am truly passionate about Spanish and as a lifelong learner, I want
my students to know that I am still learning aspects about the language and culture. Spanish
comes from a great range of countries and even though the language is characterized by the same
name, the number of dialects as well as cultural differences from country to country is
fascinating. My goal is to share this passion with my students and if I am successful, students
may begin to feel the same passion I have for language and culture.
As an educator, I do not just teach Spanish, I am teaching kids; these are wise
words my mentor has always encourage her students to think about upon entering this field.
While I love teaching Spanish, but I also want to inspire my students. I want to teach them about
life experiences and to be a mentor for them. I understand that every individual will be different,
but I am willing to help each of these students succeed. While every students passion will not be
Spanish, I hope that they are inspired to find their own. I look forward to my career in the field of
education and the opportunity to make my students experience in the classroom be as gratifying
as possible.