- 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
- 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
Education
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
Skills
Language Proficiency: Native English, Advanced Spanish, Basic Catalan
Programming and Web Development: Python, HTML5 & CSS
Other Skills: Praat, Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK), LaTeX
Presentations
*Accepted* A Generative AI tool for Dialogue Data Collection in Online Environments
2024 Technology for Second Language Learning Conference, Iowa State University, October 2024
Online Audio Data Collection for L2 English Learner-Gamers
STaPs 21: Linguistics Conference, Budapest, 2024
Alternatives to Third-party Proprietary Software in Education Research
VII Jornadas de Educación, Madrid, 2022