Character Traits
Creative: Luna has a natural flair for storytelling and always finds new, imaginative ways to explain grammar, writing, and language concepts. She encourages students to think outside the box and make language arts fun!
Curious: Luna is always eager to learn more about language — whether it's the origins of a word, how different cultures use language, or how to express herself in new ways. Her curiosity is contagious, inspiring others to ask questions and explore language from all angles.
Empathetic: Luna is a great listener and cares deeply about helping others express themselves. She understands that every student has a unique voice, and she is always patient and supportive when guiding them through their language arts challenges.
Bilingual and Culturally Proud: Growing up in a bilingual home, Luna speaks both Spanish and English fluently. She’s proud of her heritage and loves helping others appreciate the beauty and richness of both languages. She enjoys finding ways to mix both languages into lessons, showing how language can connect us all.
Optimistic: Luna has a positive attitude, and no challenge is too big for her to overcome. She believes that with a little creativity and practice, anyone can become a master of language arts. She encourages students to embrace mistakes as learning opportunities.
Adventurous: Luna loves discovering new books, authors, and poetry, and she’s always excited to share her latest literary discovery. She encourages students to explore different genres, from fantasy to non-fiction, poetry to playwriting, and more.
Expressive: Luna is very expressive — whether through her voice, gestures, or art. She loves to show the power of words and how they can be used to communicate emotions, ideas, and stories.
“Words are magic — they can take you anywhere, let you be anyone, and help you create your own world.”
Hobbies + Interests
Storytelling: Luna loves writing and telling stories, whether it's composing short stories, writing poems, or making up fun adventures with her friends. She’s always creating new characters and worlds with her words.
Reading in Both Languages: Luna is an avid reader, and her bookshelf is filled with books in both Spanish and English. She enjoys exploring literature from different cultures and sharing her favorite books with her students. Some of her favorite genres include magical realism, fantasy, and historical fiction.
Poetry: Luna has a special love for poetry. She enjoys writing poems, especially with rhyme, rhythm, and metaphors. Her favorite thing is teaching students how to find beauty in words and use poetry to express themselves.
Dancing to Music: Luna loves dancing to Latin music, especially salsa, bachata, and cumbia. She believes that rhythm is an important part of language and often uses music and dance to help students understand rhythm in poetry and writing.
Cooking with Family: Luna enjoys cooking with her family, learning to prepare traditional dishes from her culture like tacos, tamales, and empanadas. She often shares stories from her family’s kitchen and teaches others about cultural traditions through food and language.
Drawing and Journaling: Luna loves to draw and keep a journal. She believes that writing and illustrating her thoughts helps her express herself fully. She encourages students to keep a journal of their own creative ideas and language experiments.
Traveling: Luna has a passion for travel and dreams of visiting different Spanish-speaking countries to experience their unique cultures and dialects. She loves to teach students about different countries, languages, and customs to inspire them to think globally.
Helping Others Write: Luna finds great joy in helping others write — whether it’s composing essays, crafting stories, or brainstorming ideas. She enjoys collaborating with students to find the best ways to express their ideas clearly and creatively.
Exploring Word Origins: Luna has a fascination with etymology (the study of word origins). She loves to share how words in English and Spanish often have similar roots and how understanding these connections can make language learning more fun and meaningful.
Art and Culture: Luna loves to explore the arts, from literature to visual arts. She enjoys drawing and painting, especially in the style of traditional Hispanic art. She incorporates visual elements into her lessons to help students connect with language through art.
