Professional Summary
Having organized the Study Abroad In Antigua, Gautemala/Spanish Immersion And Service Learning Program, my primary work is teaching upper-level undergraduate Spanish composition, conversation and grammar courses. One of my priorities is making sure to be available, several days each week, for one-on-one help to any students that are encountering special obstacles. It is also a pleasure to help undergraduate students with various Capstone projects, and to help out as a member of our Graduate Study Abroad committee.
My teaching style continuously evolves to improve my classes' immediate practical value, for the newer waves of students who are destined to engage with increasingly multilingual societies.
Education
PhD, Spanish Literature: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2005
MA, Spanish Literature: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, 1999
BA, Psychology: Universidad de San Buenaventura Medellin, Colombia, 1990
Presentations
Paper Presentations
(05-04-2012. ) The value of the study abroad experience for L2 students with low levels of proficiency .University of Cincinnati. Conference. Level:National
Event Organized
Study AbroadStudy Abroad 06-16-2011 07-16-2011 Antigua, Guatemala Level:Department
Study Abroad In Antigua, Guatemala
Immersion Study AbroadImmersion Study Abroad 06-20-2012 07-31-2012 Antigua, Guatemala, CA Level:Department
Study Abroad in Antigua, GuatemalaStudy Abroad in Antigua, Guatemala Other 04-26-2013 06-07-2014 Antigua, Guatemala Level:International
Service
Prentice Hall Editor Type:Editorial Service
College Board (AP Spanish Language Reader ) Judge Type:Service to Professional Development Programs Level:National 06-11-2010 -06-17-2010
UC Department of Romance Languages (Study Abroad ) Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 01-01-2011 -03-31-2011
UC Department of Romance Languages (Study Abroad ) Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 04-01-2011 -06-30-2011
College Board (AP Spanish Language Reader ) Judge Type:Service to Professional Development Programs Level:National 06-12-2011 -06-18-2011
Keywords
Basic Spanish
Courses Taught
15-SPAN-454 GRAM & STYLISTICS Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-301 SPEAKING IN SPAN Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-251 COMP AND CONV Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-454 GRAM & STYLISTICS Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-301 SPEAKING IN SPAN Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-251 COMP AND CONV Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-251 COMP AND CONV Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-301 SPEAKING IN SPAN Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-302 SPANISH TEXTS Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-302 SPANISH TEXTS Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-302 SPANISH TEXTS Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-251 COMP AND CONV Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-115 EXT BASIC SPANISH 5 Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-301 SPEAKING IN SPAN Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-301 SPEAKING IN SPAN Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-251 COMP AND CONV Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-251 COMP AND CONV Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-251 COMP AND CONV Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-301 SPEAKING IN SPAN Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-301 SPEAKING IN SPAN Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-115 EXT BASIC SPANISH 5 Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-301 SPEAKING IN SPAN Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-302 SPANISH TEXTS Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-302 SPANISH TEXTS Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-252 COMP AND CONV Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-422 TOPICS IN LA LIT Level:Undergraduate
Orientation to the Romance Languages Classroom Level:Graduate
15-SPAN-101 BASIC SPANISH I Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-300 GRAMMAR & COMP Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN-701 SPANISH PRACTICUM Level:Graduate
15-SPAN-422 TOPICS IN LA LIT Level:Undergraduate
Spanish Composition and Conversation II Level:Undergraduate
Spanish Composition and Conversation II Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN3002 Level:Undergraduate
SPAN3002 Level:Undergraduate
15-SPAN4001 Level:Undergraduate
Faculty Development Activities
06-11-2012 -06-18-2012 AP Reading Reading scoring the AP Spanish Language Exam, College Board Cincinnati, OH Type:Continuing Education Program
06-12-2013 -06-18-2013 Reader Grading the AP Spanish exam, College Board Cincinnati Type:Continuing Education Program
Other Information
Contact Information
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