eaching Across Cultures: Building Global Understanding and Skills”

As an intercultural educator, I guide students to navigate and embrace the richness of diverse cultures while achieving academic and personal growth. My approach goes beyond traditional teaching—I focus on fostering global awareness, empathy, and cross-cultural communication skills that are essential in today’s interconnected world. In my classes, students will: Explore cultural perspectives: Understand how history, traditions, and societal norms shape the way people think, communicate, and learn across the globe. Develop intercultural competence: Learn practical strategies to interact respectfully and effectively with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Enhance critical thinking: Analyze cultural assumptions, challenge stereotypes, and approach problems with an open, inclusive mindset. Build global communication skills: Improve language proficiency, active listening, and collaborative teamwork in multicultural contexts. Apply learning in real-world scenarios: Participate in case studies, simulations, and projects that replicate authentic international interactions. My goal is to prepare students not just to succeed academically, but to thrive as empathetic, culturally aware citizens of the world. Together, we’ll break down borders in understanding, spark curiosity, and build bridges across cultures.