Vianny Anaya Amado

Course: Language, History, and Culture for Heritage Speakers

• Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
• Conducted engaging lectures on Spanish language tailored specifically for heritage speakers, integrating literature, arts, and history from Latin America and Latino Studies.
• Developed a syllabus customized to the unique backgrounds and interests of the students, ensuring all topics explored in class were enriched by the cultural context of their heritage.
• Led an Oral History project, overseeing student-led interviews with Spanish speakers over an eight-week period, providing guidance and feedback to enhance interview skills and cultural understanding.
• Weekly graded writing assignments, active participation in forum discussions, and reflective analysis on the discussions.

Course: Language, History and Culture II

• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
• Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
• Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.