Teacher Feature
Señor Alfredo shares his joy in teaching Spanish
by LYDIAKAMPE | Editor in Chief
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
My love of learning led me to become a teacher. Every day is
different, and I learn from my students as much as I teach
them. This is a very rewarding profession.
Where are you from? What brought you to the
United States?
I am from Valencia (Spain), and I came to the United States
with an international program that brings teachers from all
around the world to the US.
What do you enjoy about teaching Spanish?
I love languages and sharing my own culture. Learning how
to communicate in Spanish and discovering other cultures is a
way for students to open their minds and experience the world
in a different way that enriches their lives.
If you didn’t teach Spanish, what would you teach instead?
I would probably teach French, which is the language I used
to teach in Spain. Languages are my passion, and learning a
foreign language is like awakening another personality.
Outside of the classroom, what do you enjoy doing in your
free time?
In my free time I spend time with my family, I run, I hike…
Any activity that involves being outside and enjoying nature.
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“MY LOVE OF
LEARNING LED
ME TO BECOME A
TEACHER. EVERY DAY
IS DIFFERENT, AND
I LEARN FROM MY
STUDENTS AS MUCH
AS I TEACH THEM. THIS
IS A VERY REWARDING
PROFESSION”
Señor Alfredo
What drives your teaching philosophy?
Make learning meaningful and fun every day, and never give up.
What brought you to T.C. Roberson?
I believe in public schools. Since my first day at T.C. Roberson, I
have felt welcome and surrounded by very well prepared teachers,
colleagues and professionals who care about students’ future.
What is the most rewarding part of being a teacher?
My goal is to create a safe and trusting environment in class that
lead the students to feel comfortable and learn. It is rewarding
when students tell me that they were able to hold a conversation
with somebody else in Spanish outside of the classroom or when
a class activity/conversation sparks interest in learning another
language.
What is your favorite word or phrase in Spanish and what does
it mean?
There are so many interesting words and expressions in Spanish!
Students should sign up and I would be happy to share them in
class. Let’s start with this one: ‘estar en la edad del pavo’ (literally
means ‘to be in the turkey’s age’) = to go through teenage angst.
What do you most enjoy about your Spanish culture?
I really enjoy the food and the daily routine in the Spanish culture,
which allows more time to enjoy life and be with family and
friends.
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