Education | Honors and Awards | Related Experience | Professional Development | Institutional Service
Ph.D. Student in Hispanic Literature-Border Studies Track
University of Arizona- Department of Spanish and Portuguese
M.A. in Hispanic Linguistics
University of Iowa- 2003
B.A. in Geography with Honors and Spanish
University of Iowa- 2000
Study Abroad-University of Iowa Semester Abroad Program
Spring 1999; Spring 2000
Fulbright-Hays Graduate Student Sociolinguistics Seminar
Bilingualism in Paraguay
Paraguay- 2003
GRADUATE ASSOCIATE IN TEACHING
Department of Spanish and Portuguese
University of Arizona
August 2007-Present
- Taught 4 sections per year of General Education Program (GEP) multi-section Spanish classes
- Designed class activities with communicative emphasis, in accordance with Department of Spanish and Portuguese syllabi for multi-section course
- Conducted classes in Spanish at all times
- Administered and graded quizzes, written homework, and written and oral examinations in accordance with course syllabi and methodology
- Evaluated and utilized on-line workbook
SPANISH INSTRUCTOR
Department of Modern Langues
Central College, Pella, Iowa
2003-2007
- Taught Courses: Beginning, Intermediate Spanish; Special Topics: Miami Experience; Study Abroad Pre-departure
- Designed course curriculum: syllabi, tests, quizzes
- Created class activities with communicative emphasis
- Incorporated experiential learning opportunities into course curriculum
- Prepared conversation laboratory activities to be carried out by student assistants
- Oversaw conversation laboratories and laboratory assistants
- Conducted classes in Spanish at all times
- Designed, administered and graded all tests and homework
- Evaluated oral proficiency of students
- Evaluated and utilized on-line workbook
- Taught and assisted in coordination of Language Days for high school students
- Established language assistant exchange program with the University of the Andes, Venezuela
- Team-Taught Pre-Departure- Preparation for Study Abroad
- CourseCoordinated International Service Learning Module
Miami, Florida - May, 2006
- Developed Southern Exposure ‘Cultural Diversity of Florida- The Miami Experience’ course and off-campus program
- Designed course curriculum to service Spanish major and Cross Cultural Division
- Focused course on Latinos in the United States, immigration issues and bilingual education
- Coordinated course readings and projects with on-site learning in Miami
- Planned and supervised excursions and cultural events
- Coordinated lodging and transportation
- Oversaw budget and recruiting
Mérida, Venezuela- December-January, 2005-2006
- Developed service-learning experiences with sites in Mérida
- Oversaw and participated in service-learning experiences
- Assigned and evaluated readings, homework and reflection exercises
- Coordinated excursions and cultural events
- Coordinated housing for participants
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Yucatán Study Abroad Program
Central College, Mérida, Yucatán, México
Spring Semester, 2006
- Coordinated academic program
- Oversaw teaching of program courses
- Taught Cross-Cultural Course
- Coordinated outside contracts for teaching, housing and excursions
- Planned and supervised cultural excursions and events
- Oversaw internship and service learning experiences
- Oversaw administrative staff, and Central College Residence staff
- Served as liaison between students and faculty and host-families
- Maintained and initiated exchange agreements with local universities
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Office for Study Abroad
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
January 2003-June 2003
(volunteer September 2001- December 2002)
- Assisted Latin America Study abroad advisor with program administration
- Served as first point of contact for students from Big Ten schools planning participation in CIC programs in the Dominican Republic and Mexico
- Responded to student inquiries about programs, provided program information and referrals via program email account and mailings
- Processed applications: received and organized student applications, created and maintained program applicant/participant database
- Promoted programs through class visits and communication with teaching assistants and professors
- Recruited program participants through study abroad fairs and informational meetings
- Assisted in selection of study abroad scholarship recipients
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Department of Spanish and Portuguese
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
August 2001 to June 2003
- Taught 3 sections per year of General Education Program (GEP) multi-section Spanish classes: Elementary Review, Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Honors Section Intermediate II, and team-taught Elementary Review
- Designed class activities with communicative emphasis, in accordance with (GEP) syllabi for multi-section course
- Conducted classes in Spanish at all times
- Administered and graded quizzes, written homework, and written and oral examinations in accordance with course syllabi and methodology
- Maintained close communication with supervisors and fellow teaching assistants
- Evaluated bulletin board and chat-room postings and updated grade database via course webpage
STUDENT LIAISON
University of Iowa Semester Abroad Program
Mérida, Venezuela
January 2000-June 2000
- Served as assistant to on-site coordinator and program director
- Co-presented planning and pre-departure orientation sessions
- Promoted program via class visits and study abroad fair
- Accompanied students during travel between Chicago, IL and Mérida, Venezuela
- Assisted on-site coordinator with on-site orientation sessions
- Organized student activities and excursions
- Assisted students with personal and academic needs while in Mérida
- Served as liaison between students and host-families, faculty and administrators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Conference
Seattle, Washington, June, 2005
Basic Training for Overseas Directors
NAFSA: Association of International Educators Region IV Conference
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, November, 2004
Study Abroad 201
Iowa World Languages Association Annual Conference
Des Moines, Iowa, October, 2004
Strengthening and Valuing Latino Communities in Iowa Conference
Iowa City, Iowa, October, 2003
Hispanic Linguistics Symposium
Iowa City, Iowa, October, 2002
Graduate Professiona Student Council- University of Arizona
Spanish and Portuguese Departamental Representative
2007-2008
Diversity Leadership Team- Central College
2003-2006
Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP)- Revitalization of Central College International Education Programs Committee
2004-2006