Full-Stack Web Development Boot Camp, University of Minnesota, 2019
M.A. English as a Second Language, University of Minnesota, June 2000
M.A. Hispanic Linguistics, University of Minnesota, December 1999
B.S. Social Work (Summa Cum Laude), Winona State University, December 1987
B.A. Music (Summa Cum Laude), Winona State University, December 1987
Pronunciation/accent reduction consultant. May 2012 – current.
http://pronunciationcoach.com/ ~~ http://pronunciationcoach.wordpress.com/
Adjunct Faculty. TEFL and Spanish Departments; 2003–2004; 2013 – 2018.
Adjunct Faculty. ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages); August 2000 – July 2003, August 2004 – April 2011.
Intermediate and advanced ESOL courses. Active involvement in assessment projects of student placement and progress. Curriculum development. Developing placement and exit exams. Supervising student workers. Writing instruction manuals for the digital language lab.
Translator. May – August 2004
Translated Health Care Core Curriculum from English to Spanish.
SPEAK Test Rater. 1995-96, July 2000 – May 2010.
Rating oral exams of English as a Second language.
Teaching Specialist. Minnesota English Center; June – August 2000.
Teaching Assistant. Department of Spanish and Portuguese; September 1995 – May 1997.
Composition Department; September 1993 – June 1995.
Minnesota English Center; January 1991 – September 1996.
Administrative Assistant. Minnesota English Center; November 1990 – September 1996.
Assisted on ETS/SPEAK Test survey project. Linguistics/ESL Reading Room attendant. Registration/administration in English program for International Teaching Assistants.
Spanish and ESL Instructor. April 1999 – March 2001.
High school Instructor. March 1998 – March 2000.
High school Spanish levels I through V, German I, String Ensemble.
Adjunct Faculty. Spanish Department; April 1997 – December 1998.
Lecturer. Intensive English as a Second Language summer program; Summer 1997.
Crew Leader. Spring – Summer 2000.
Supervised a team of census enumerators, assigned workloads, reviewed work for quality and accuracy, and submitted pay/work records.
Word Processing/Software Temporary. March – August 2000.
Short-term assignments at various corporations, performing word processing, data entry, translating customer complaints and reconciling financial records.
Spanish Interpreter. Summer 1999.
Word Processing/Office Temporary. February 1989 – September 1990.
Short-term assignments within various corporations, primarily as a word processing and software specialist.
Social Work Intern. September – December 1987.
Assisted case workers with Hispanic clients seeking assistance and referrals for job searching, language learning, and transitioning into American culture.
Aquatics Supervisor & Swimming Instructor. June 1985 – July 1987.
Supervised & trained pool staff and volunteers. Developed educational & recreational programs. Co-planned and directed synchronized swimming team and water show. Scheduling, budgeting, & writing newsletter articles, PSAs, and program brochures.