Instructional Experience

UNIVERSITY-LEVEL INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana

Introduction to Latin America I, LAST 1010, Instructor of Record

This course is an introduction to Latin American history, starting with indigenous societies in Mesoamerica and South America and ending with contemporary social movements. I designed the syllabus, created the course website on Canvas, instructed the course in person with the option for students to attend via Zoom, created and graded the exams, evaluated student presentations, held office hours, and organized students’ 20-hour service-learning experiences with local nonprofit organizations and schools.

Fall 2020: 1 section; Fall 2019: 1 section

Introduction to Latin America II, LAST 1020, Instructor of Record

This course covers topics such as social movements, activism, nationalism, and postcolonialism in Latin America. I designed the syllabus, created the course website on Canvas, instructed the course in person with the option for students to attend via Zoom, created and graded the exams, evaluated student presentations, held office hours, transitioned the course to be online during the COVID-19 pandemic, and organized students’ 20-hour service-learning experiences with local nonprofit organizations and schools.

Spring 2021: 1 section; Spring 2020: 2 sections

Topics in Community Engagement, SRVC 4890, Staff Instructor

This course is designed by Tulane University’s Center for Public Service for students participating in their Internship Program with a 60-hour internship component. I lead class discussions, instruct the course in person with the option for students to attend via Zoom, evaluate students’ essays and assignments, and communicate with the students’ internship supervisors.

Summer 2022: 1 section; Summer 2021: 1 section; Spring 2021: 1 section; Summer 2020: 1 section; Fall 2019: 1 section; Summer 2019: 2 sections; Spring 2019: 1 section 

American University, Washington, D.C.

Intermediate Spanish II Hybrid, Adjunct Instructor

This hybrid course covers intermediate Spanish grammar and vocabulary. I designed and taught the in-person lessons and activities, administered and graded exams, held office hours, and evaluated students’ performance in the online platform associated with the course textbook.

Fall 2017: 1 section

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Tierra Educational Center, Portland, Oregon, Spanish Instructor, in-person classes and private lessons. July 2022 - Present.

  • Portland Public Schools, Emergency Substitute Educator, K-12. January - June 2022.

  • Boston Academy, León, Guanajuato, México, English Teacher, all levels. 2015 - 2016.

  • Universidad Tecnológica de León, León, Guanajuato, México, Fulbright English Teaching Assistant, all levels of English. 2014 - 2015.

  • Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon, Teaching Assistant for Dr. Nancy Christoph, “SPAN 325: Exploraciones sobre la cultura mexicano-americana.” January - May 2014.

  • Adelante Mujeres, Forest Grove, Oregon, Co-Teacher, Spanish-language poetry class for immigrant women in the community. 2012 - 2013.

  • Huế University College of Foreign Languages, Huế, Vietnam, Visiting English Teacher. June 2012.

  • El Centro Cultural, Cornelius, Oregon, English and U.S. Citizenship Teacher. February - May 2012.         

INSTRUCTIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

  • Restricted Substitute Teaching License, Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC), for Portland Public Schools, Portland, Oregon. Expired 6/30/22.

  • “Teach Anywhere: Online Teaching Training,” Center for Engaged Learning & Teaching, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2020.

  • “Online Learning Training Course,” American University, Washington, D.C.. 2017.

  • “SPAN 559, Spanish Teaching Methodologies,” American University, Washington, D.C.. 2016.

  • “Microenseñanza” (“Microteaching”), La Universidad Tecnológica de León, León, Guanajuato, Mexico. 2014.