Welcome to my ePortfolio for my Spanish Major at CSU Monterey Bay
Statement of Purpose
¡Hola! My name is Néstor Jerónimo and I am currently a student of California State University of Monterey Bay where I will receive my B.A. in Spanish Language & Hispanic Cultures in Fall 2023.
My future teaching methodology and research interests are directly related to my lived experiences with linguistic and cultural identity. Learning Spanish created moments of discovery for myself such as embracing the way I speak Spanish and also using Spanglish which shamed me for much of my childhood. I believe that words are powerful, and learning more about the Spanish language gave me the voice to express myself and connect with my Mexican roots. I aspire to transfer this personal reflection to my future classroom where students themselves can experience the same concepts of linguistic and cultural discovery. |