Teaching and
Professional Development
My professional teaching experience includes teaching
both English as a Second Language and Spanish. In addition,
I
continually seek professional development at conferences, workshops,
seminars and through professional associations.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2006 to present
ESL Instructor
English Language Institute,
University
of Pittsburgh ,
Department of Linguistics; Pittsburgh
Teach all levels of ESL Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.
Work with international teaching assistants to improve oral speaking and
presentation skills. Administered end-of-term Michigan proficiency exams.
Administered and evaluated interviews of English comprehensibility for incoming
international teaching assistants. Participate in various extra-curricular activities for
students.
2008 to present
Activities Coordinator
English Language Institute,
University
of Pittsburgh ,
Department of Linguistics; Pittsburgh
Plan, coordinate, budget and lead 15-20 activities per semster for approximately
135 students and 25 instructors. Activities include cultural activities, outdoor
activities, overnight trips, and writing a weekly newsletter.
2004 to 2006
Teaching Fellow, Department of Linguistics
University
of Pittsburgh ,
Department of Linguistics; Pittsburgh
Taught first- and second-year college-level Spanish language courses for the
Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures, assisted with the Spanish
Writing Center and "Mesas de Conversación" for student conversation
practice, conducted computer-based oral proficiency exams of graduating
Spanish majors, reviewed two texts for possible adaptation.
2001 to 2004
Spanish Instructor
LakelandCommunity College ;
Kirtland , Ohio
Taught first-year, college-level Spanish language courses.
2001 to 2004
Spanish Instructor
Cuyahoga Community College, Metro & Western Campuses; Cleveland, Ohio
Taught introductory and intermediate Spanish language courses as well as
courses in Latin American and Spanish literature and civilization.
2000 to 2001
Spanish Teacher
St. Peter Chanel High School;Bedford ,
Ohio
Taught high school Spanish levels 1, 2 and 3.
2000
Spanish Instructor
Cleveland
State
University , Department of
Continuing
Education;
Cleveland ,
Ohio
an industrial and consumer paint supplies company.
1999 to 2000
Teaching Assistant / Spanish Instructor
Cleveland
State
University , Department of
Modern
Languages;
Cleveland ,
OH
Taught first-year college Spanish and assisted as needed.
Peer Tutor
Cleveland
State
University , Department of
Modern
Languages;
Cleveland ,
OH
Tutored all levels of first-year
Spanish.
conference (October 2001)
· “How to Enhance Your Students’ Foreign Language Proficiency”
sponsored by the Bureau of Education & Research (May 2001)
· Modern Language Association
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2006 to present
ESL Instructor
English Language Institute,
Teach all levels of ESL Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.
Work with international teaching assistants to improve oral speaking and
presentation skills. Administered end-of-term Michigan proficiency exams.
Administered and evaluated interviews of English comprehensibility for incoming
international teaching assistants. Participate in various extra-curricular activities for
students.
2008 to present
Activities Coordinator
English Language Institute,
Plan, coordinate, budget and lead 15-20 activities per semster for approximately
135 students and 25 instructors. Activities include cultural activities, outdoor
activities, overnight trips, and writing a weekly newsletter.
2004 to 2006
Teaching Fellow, Department of Linguistics
Taught first- and second-year college-level Spanish language courses for the
Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures, assisted with the Spanish
Writing Center and "Mesas de Conversación" for student conversation
practice, conducted computer-based oral proficiency exams of graduating
Spanish majors, reviewed two texts for possible adaptation.
2001 to 2004
Spanish Instructor
Lakeland
Taught first-year, college-level Spanish language courses.
2001 to 2004
Spanish Instructor
Cuyahoga Community College, Metro & Western Campuses; Cleveland, Ohio
Taught introductory and intermediate Spanish language courses as well as
courses in Latin American and Spanish literature and civilization.
2000 to 2001
Spanish Teacher
St. Peter Chanel High School;
Taught high school Spanish levels 1, 2 and 3.
2000
Spanish Instructor
an industrial and consumer paint supplies company.
1999 to 2000
Teaching Assistant / Spanish Instructor
Taught first-year college Spanish and assisted as needed.
Peer Tutor
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT: workshops and seminars attended
· “What is SEVIS?,” ELI
lunchtime
series presented by Betsy Davis (July 2008)
· “Using Facebook in Your ESL Class,” ELI lunchtime series presented by Kathryn Bechdolt
(March 2008)
· “Some Answers About Your Questions,” ELI lunchtime series presented by Dawn
McCormick (November 2007)
· “Mobile-Assisted Language Learning,” Multimedia in Language Teaching Series
(October 2007)
· “YouTube and Other Video Sharing Services,” Multimedia in Language Teaching Series
(October 2007)
· “Is the Emperor Wearing Any Clothes? Is ESL Just Good Teaching?” virtual seminar
presented by Candace Harper, Ester de Jong, and Jodi Crandall (October 2007)
· “Overview of Social Networking Tools,” Multimedia in Language Teaching Series
(September 2007)
· “Making Digital Movies with Webcams,” Multimedia in Language Teaching Series
(September 2007)
· “Teaching Writing in the ESL classroom: Are We Having Fun Yet?” presented by GPLC
(August 2007)
· “Fluency: Research and Applications” by Greg Mizera (June 2007)
· webcast “Teaching Vocabulary: Is it a Waste of Time” presented by Paul Nation
(January 2007)
· “Teaching Culture in the ESL classroom” (November 2006)
· “Simulated Oral Proficiency Exams for the Classroom” (April 2006)
· “PowerPoint for the Classroom” (April 2004)
· “Enhancing Instruction in your Foreign Language Classroom” sponsored by the Bureau
of Education & Research (April 2004)
· “Teaching the Adult Learner” (August 2003)
· “Teaching at theLearning-Centered
College
· “Dealing with Difficult Students in the Classroom” (October 2002)
· “Classroom Assessment Techniques” (March 2002)
· “Technology in the Classroom” (January 2002)
· various seminars at 3-day MALAS (Midwest Association
of
Latin American Studies) · “Using Facebook in Your ESL Class,” ELI lunchtime series presented by Kathryn Bechdolt
(March 2008)
· “Some Answers About Your Questions,” ELI lunchtime series presented by Dawn
McCormick (November 2007)
· “Mobile-Assisted Language Learning,” Multimedia in Language Teaching Series
(October 2007)
· “YouTube and Other Video Sharing Services,” Multimedia in Language Teaching Series
(October 2007)
· “Is the Emperor Wearing Any Clothes? Is ESL Just Good Teaching?” virtual seminar
presented by Candace Harper, Ester de Jong, and Jodi Crandall (October 2007)
· “Overview of Social Networking Tools,” Multimedia in Language Teaching Series
(September 2007)
· “Making Digital Movies with Webcams,” Multimedia in Language Teaching Series
(September 2007)
· “Teaching Writing in the ESL classroom: Are We Having Fun Yet?” presented by GPLC
(August 2007)
· “Fluency: Research and Applications” by Greg Mizera (June 2007)
· webcast “Teaching Vocabulary: Is it a Waste of Time” presented by Paul Nation
(January 2007)
· “Teaching Culture in the ESL classroom” (November 2006)
· “Simulated Oral Proficiency Exams for the Classroom” (April 2006)
· “PowerPoint for the Classroom” (April 2004)
· “Enhancing Instruction in your Foreign Language Classroom” sponsored by the Bureau
of Education & Research (April 2004)
· “Teaching the Adult Learner” (August 2003)
· “Teaching at the
· “Dealing with Difficult Students in the Classroom” (October 2002)
· “Classroom Assessment Techniques” (March 2002)
· “Technology in the Classroom” (January 2002)
conference (October 2001)
· “How to Enhance Your Students’ Foreign Language Proficiency”
sponsored by the Bureau of Education & Research (May 2001)
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS
· Modern Language Association