It all started with an insatiable curiosity about languages ​​and cultures. I grew up on the border between Mexico and the United States, a very peculiar place in itself, with a mix of cultures: Rarámuri, Mennonite, Mestizo, Chicano, American, Mexican-American, and therefore, I also grew up hearing different languages. I was always drawn to language, songs, and movies.

When I moved to the United States, I learned English in six months through cultural immersion and the ease with which young people learn. I immersed myself in the culture, in books, with people; I learned a lot and questioned a lot, because learning about a new culture also means questioning your own. I learned some new values ​​and kept some that I liked, my own. I experienced bilingualism and Spanglish with my friends.

What I liked the most was suddenly being able to have friends from all over the world, the diversity of the university and being able to have the opportunity to travel the world. I suppose what sets me apart is that, that I am from the border, a mixture between here and there.
I grew up between Mexico and the United States and now live in Mallorca. I was able to understand the mix of cultures and languages from a young age. I understood that learning a language is not just learning to speak, but a way of opening up to the world.

When I started teaching, I realized that language is more than grammar and vocabulary; it is a tool to express our ideas, to connect with other people and to reflect on ourselves.

In every class, I seek more than just teaching English: I want my students to discover, find, and enhance their voice. It motivates me to see how, little by little, they gain confidence to participate in a conversation, share an idea, or even question a perspective. I am inspired to help them think beyond words, to reflect on issues that matter and to develop a global vision that allows them to value other perspectives, cultures and their diversity.
My approach is deeply influenced by my belief in the importance of dialogue, not only as a teaching technique, but as an engine for learning and personal transformation. Paulo Freire said that “education does not change the world, it changes the people who are going to change the world”. That idea accompanies me every day as a teacher. I feel that in each class there is an opportunity to learn together, to exchange perspectives and, above all, to grow.

What motivates me is knowing that each of my students has a unique story, a dream that English can help them achieve. Whether it’s a trip, a job opportunity, or just the desire to connect with someone on the other side of the world, my role is to be that guide who accompanies them with patience, empathy, and enthusiasm. And in doing so, I also learn from them, from their experiences and from their ideas.

Today, my mission as an English teacher is clear: to use the language as a tool to open doors, question ideas and build bridges. Each class is a reminder that even though we come from different places, we can find common ground in our words and our stories.