She is one of the most versatile, creative and resourceful teachers in the Spanish division. She has taught at least 14 different courses, in both English and Spanish, encompassing language, literature, culture, history and translation, and spanning topics from U.S. Latinos to Spain. Aranda strives for academic excellence, critical thinking and respect. In addition to her curricular expertise, Aranda has been successful in creating and supporting extracurricular linguistic and cultural opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.