M.A. TESL/Applied Linguistics: 2010 - present
Iowa State University (CALL Specialization)
B.A. Spanish / Political Science: 2004
University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Teaching/Research Assistant, Iowa State University, English Department, Ames, IA. Presently working as a discourse analyst helping to develop research writing materials. Taught one section of Reading Strategies for Non-Native Speakers of English (ENG 99R, 12 students), and one section of Listening Strategies for Non-Native Speakers of English (ENG 99L, 10 students). Created and coordinated activities using ISUComm Moodle and Wimba Voice Board. (Fall 2010 - present)
- EFL Teacher, Instituto Chileno Norteamericano de Cultura de Curicó, Curicó, Chile. Taught a variety of EFL classes, including: Intermediate and Advanced General English, and ESP for Communications, International Trade, and Agriculture. (March 2009 - Feb 2010)
- EFL Teacher, Instituto Master, Curicó, Chile. Taught EFL for Basic Learners. (March 2009 - Jan 2010)
- EFL Teacher, Centro de Capacitación en Idiomas, Viña del Mar, Chile. Taught a variety of EFL classes, including: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced General English, TOEFL Preparation, ESP for Port Administrators, Congressional Employees, and Tech Company Employees. (2007 - 2009)
- EFL Teacher, Chilquinta Energía S.A, Valparaíso, Chile. Taught business English classes with an emphasis on energy distribution. Created personalized and relevant materials. (2006 - 2008)
- Spanish Teacher / Civics Teacher, Ravenna Public Schools, Ravenna, NE. Taught Spanish I and II for High School Students and Civics for 7th Graders. Planned and developed the courses. (2004 - 2005)
- Volunteer English Teacher, T´Bilisi Youth House, Republic of Georgia. Taught EFL at a youth house for internally displaced children. Organized a play and musical. (2000)
