Miguel A. Agostini

*** **** *** ****** ***. *-C Bronx, NY 10456

Cel. Pho: 646-***-****

E-mail:acqkpz@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: This course is an introduction to the Spanish language which emphasizes the development of the basic modalities of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It is also an introduction to Hispanic culture. It is designed for students with prior study of the Spanish language.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Spanish Teacher 08/12 - Present

Employer: The City College of New York, Foreign Language Department (CCNY FLL)

North Academic Center, Room 5/223, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10031

Supervisor: Ph D. Carlos Riobó 212-***-****, may be contacted

Led and teach to the student will be able to: 1) Speak in simple terms about him/herself (nationality, date of birth, physical description, family members and friends, hobbies, routines); 2) Learn and apply basic principles of pronunciation; 3) Read and comprehend simple real-life texts that correspond to daily situations; 4) Write simple compositions involving topics related to one’s life (daily routine, birthdays, etc.) in the present tense; and 5) Study the different cultures of Spain and Latin America with texts about food, customs, music, history of the region.

EDUCATION:

The City College of New York-CUNY Spring 2015

M. A. Degree Spanish Literature

The City College of New York-CUNY May 2012

B. A. Degree Spanish Literature

AWARD:

Starcevic Fellowship (Spain 2013); Downer Fellowship (City College 2012): Dean List (2011-2013); Stock Fellowship (Italy 2011): Sigma Delta Society Honor. (City College 2010)

TRAINING:

Courses in Spanish Language at the University of La Rioja are aimed at students of all nationalities who wish to learn Spanish or improve their knowledge of the language. Universidad de La Rioja, Logroño, Spain. June – Aug 2013

CERTIFICATION:

Spanish Culture and Civilization XX century. Universidad de La Rioja, Logroño, Spain. June – Aug 2013.

Italian language and culture. Università per Stranieri di Perugia June – Aug 2011

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and language skills: Spanish and Italian. Blackboard.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Tutor in Spanish, 01/10 – 05/12

Volunteers in the Foreign Language Department of The City College of New York, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10031 15-20 hours per week.

Supervisor: Ms. Phyllis Wentworth 212-***-****

Review, guide and strengthen grammatical and linguistic structure of Spanish for the students. Help them increase their knowledge, and teach them strategies to save and strengthen their knowledge in Spanish.