Individual

Cultural Project

Diana Alvarado- Garcia

 Cultural Belonging
I am Mexican American. Both my
parents were born in Durango,
Mexico. I was born in Las Vegas,
Nevada. I share both ethnicities in
my life. I am fluent in both
languages, English and Spanish. I
celebrate almost every American
holiday and some Mexican
holidays. I eat all the delicious
Mexican plates. I chase the same
American Dream in this country,
but I also have the great work
ethic and spirit of Mexicans.
 Life Experiences
❏ I grew up in a pretty stable household. My mom would take my siblings and I to
school in the morning and she’d have dinner ready by the time school was out. My
dad would pick us up after school and take care of us while my mom was at work.
My childhood was pretty much like that until my brother was old enough to take
care of us.
❏ When I entered high school, I started playing soccer and I’ve been playing since. I
love the sport and it has taught me to become a team player, not just in the field but
out of the field as well.
❏ After high school, I began working and studying and till this day I work and study.
My second year of college I realized I wanted to become a teacher so I switched my
major to Elementary Education.
❏ In college, I learned a lot of life lessons. I am watching my parents and
grandparents and the elder people in my life age just like I am. I am cherishing
each and every moment I have them and being nicer to them and trying my best to
understand them.
❏ During Covid, I lost my grandmother and me and my family are still coping with it.
It’s not easy, it’s the most difficult hardship in my life but life goes on and all I can
do is remember her and live everyday for her.
 My Worldview
● I’ve been starting to live my life less bitter
and more understanding. I get mad, sad,
frustrated, stressed, and depressed, but I
am learning to accept my feelings and
understand that it is okay to feel these
things, but it is not okay to react.
● I learned that the only way I can be myself
is by being nice and generous and helping
people out when I can.
● I believe in dignity and having dignity is
doing the right thing even when no one is
looking or judging you. It’s doing the right
thing for you.
● My long term goal is to teach everything I
learn to my future students and enrich their
lives and I hope I am happy doing that.
Cultural Artifacts
1. I live with my mom and dad and I
have one older brother and a
younger sister. My family is the
greatest gift in my life.

2. I have 4 doggies in my household

and they are my babies!

3. I love to go hiking, play soccer,

watch anime, and make chocolate
covered strawberries.

4. I work as an instructional assistant

for CCSD and I love my job and I
can’t wait until I have a classroom
of my own!