PROFILE

Spanish language and ESL instructor, with significant experience teaching individual and group classes

Experience in Spanish/English translation and interpretation

Fundraising experience in multicultural and multilingual settings

Strategic event-planning experience with results-oriented management skills

Skilled in organization and implementation of goals

EDUCATION/TRAINING

PhD English and American Literature, Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Madrid, Spain.

(ABD)

MA Comparative Literature, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. Santiago, Chile.

MS Linguistics and Bilingual Education, Georgetown University. Washington D.C.

BA Degree in Education, Instituto Normal Superior. La Paz, Bolivia.

LANGUAGE ABILITIES

Spanish (Native Speaker)

English (Fluent)

French (Proficient)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ICA Language Services, Arlington, VA. 2009 - Present.

Spanish Instructor:

Teach Spanish to professionals at the International Monetary Fund through ICA. Classes are both one-on-one instruction as well as small groups.

Linguistic activities in classes include teaching students to communicate in speech and writing

Particular attention is paid to information and language relevant to this professional class: translation, interpretation, and discussion of topical news and economic issues and other relevant documents

Incorporate multiple sources to advance learning: internet sites, books, video and audio

American University, Washington, D.C. 2011-2012.

Spanish Professor:

Taught Spanish language at the intermediate level to university undergraduate students; assessed students in oral and written exam formats

Taught and managed a Spanish-language internship program for university undergraduate and graduate students, evaluating and facilitating the Spanish language immersion program

INLINGUA Language Service, Arlington, VA. 2007-2009.

Spanish Instructor:

Taught adult students at international organizations in Washington D.C. through Inlingua

Improved students’ Spanish language capabilities, focusing on written and spoken communication skills for a professional context.

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Virginia. 2000.

Spanish Professor:

Taught coursework in Spanish language to undergraduate and continuing education students

Montgomery County Adult Education System, Montgomery County, MD. 1995-2000.

ESL and Spanish language teacher:

Taught ESL and Spanish language to adult students, improving their written and spoken language skills

OTHER EXPERIENCE

H.O.P.E. Charity, Paraguay and Bolivia. 2000-2006.

Event Organizer:

Developed concept and structure of this charity organization within the American diplomatic community based in Asuncion, Paraguay and later in La Paz, Bolivia

Worked with fellow members to raise funds to assist under-resourced institutions and hospitals treating the disadvantaged

Successfully carried out large events culling resources from various sectors, to substantially improve the quality of life of children and adults in rehabilitation

Collaborated with members of the American diplomatic community in Asuncion and La Paz to put on various shows and events that brought American artists and performers to South America through a cultural exchange program

Worked with local businesses to secure funding for cultural exchanges

Negotiated with the U.S. State Department for resources to stage and promote events

Raised substantial funds towards charity goals, including: construction of a therapy center at the Psychiatric Hospital of Asuncion, and similar material achievements in La Paz, Bolivia

United States Embassy, La Paz, Bolivia, Santiago, Chile, and Madrid, Spain. 1988-1995.

Event Planner:

Planned yearly Fourth of July celebration for the American Diplomatic community over a ten-year period at U.S. Embassy posts in Bolivia, Chile, Spain and Paraguay

Coordinated catering and event layout for 1,000-2,000 guests

TECHNICAL/COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Office (Word, some Excel)

Internet

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