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Jorge Manzanilla Pérez

Jorge Manzanilla Pérez

Spanish instructor & Creative Writer

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Ottawa, Ottawa

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I'm Jorge Manzanilla, an educator, writer, and cultural practitioner from Mérida, Yucatán. I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and a PhD in Cultural Studies. My work explores the intersections of language, identity, and memory—whether through teaching Spanish for business and healthcare, developing inclusive learning experiences.

Educator
Spanish instructor
Creative writer
Approximate rate: CAD$ 30 per hour

Experience

I am an experienced educator and cultural scholar specializing in Spanish language instruction for business, healthcare, and heritage learners. With over a decade of teaching across all educational levels, I hold a PhD in Cultural Studies and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). My work integrates project-based learning, inclusive pedagogy, and storytelling to foster meaningful, culturally rich language experiences. I also develop creative and academic content that bridges education, literature, and community engagement.

Education

PhD in Cultural Studies – Focused on language, identity, and cultural narratives.

MFA in Creative Writing – University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), with specialization in bilingual and borderland literatures.

This academic foundation supports my work in Spanish language instruction, intercultural education, and narrative-based pedagogy.

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