Emma Caputo

emmacaputo@mailbox.org
Faculty of Education
Universitat de Barcelona

Relevant Experience

Serves as member of the realTIC research group, using mixed-methods to investigate technology in language learning and teaching
Oversees the Video Games and English Project, responsible for research design, data collection and management, and collaboration

Collaborated with Dr. Reinhardt and the AGILE research group through project refinement meetings, implementing feedback to enhance research methodology and outcomes
Developed foundational expertise in game design principles, including mechanics and aesthetics, while creating original game concepts
Acquired theoretical frameworks and knowledge in applied linguistics through the Proseminar coursework

Delivered interactive lessons to improve students' communicative competence in Spanish, aligned with SPAN 3020 Advanced Oral Communication course objectives and instructor guidelines
Collaborated with instructors to develop and implement assessment tools to evaluate students' language proficiency and progress

Designed and implemented EFL curriculum for high-achieving students in the UAE
Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effectively engaging with students and colleagues from different cultural backgrounds

Designed and implemented culturally responsive ESL curriculum for students (aged 5-16), addressing unique needs of learners from China, Colombia, India, and Thailand
Integrated comprehensive language acquisition strategies targeting reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills

Ph.D. Candidate in Education, Universitat de Barcelona

2023 - Expected: May 2026

M.A. in Spanish, Linguistics, Saint Louis University, Madrid

2017 - 2019, GPA: 4.0

B.A. in Spanish & International Studies, Capital University

2011 - 2015, GPA: 3.897

Language Proficiency: Native English, Advanced Spanish, Basic Catalan

Programming and Web Development: Python, HTML5 & CSS

Other Skills: Praat, Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK), LaTeX, Command Line Interface (CLI)

*Accepted* A Libre Software Conversational Agent for L2 English Research and Practice

CALICO 2025 "Converging Realities and Realms of Possibility" at San Diego State University, May 2025

*Accepted* Self-hosted Conversational Agent for Online Dialogue Collection: Initial Research Findings

STaPs 22 (Sprachwissenschaftliche Tagung für Promotionsstudierende), April 2025

*Accepted* Using Conversational Agents for L2 Speech Data Collection

SOCALLT 2025 Conference (RE)Empowering Language & Culture Education: A Dynamic Experience at University of New Mexico, April 2025

Developing a Generative AI Tool for Dialogue Data Collection in Online Environments

LatinCALL "CALL Challenges and New Horizons in the Age of AI", November 2024

A Generative AI tool for Dialogue Data Collection in Online Environments

2024 Technology for Second Language Learning TSLL Conference at Iowa State University, October 2024

Online Audio Data Collection for L2 English Learner-Gamers

STaPs 21: Linguistics Conference at Pázmány Péter Catholic University, February 2024

Alternatives to Third-party Proprietary Software in Education Research

VII Jornadas de Educación at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, May 2022