Samuel M. Porrata, Ph.D.

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Summary

Over 20 years of experience teaching Spanish at higher education institutions with the vision of motivating my students to recognize the value of the Spanish language in an integrated professional education, as well as the importance to possess a good comprehension of this tongue for the professional success in our modern business environment, regardless of the specialization of their concentration. Highly adept to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced Spanish courses, as well as to complement classroom lectures with activities in the language laboratory to improve the student’s proficiency to freely speak the language. Proven ability to domain teaching strategies utilizing Applied Linguistics and Second Language Methodologies. Listed in “Who’s Who in America”. Native Spanish speaker, fluent in English, some proficiency of French and basic comprehension of Portuguese.

Education

Ph. D. in Spanish Literature, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1998

Specialization: Contemporary Peninsular Literature

Dissertation: “Dos variantes creacionistas: Gerardo Diego y Vicente Huidobro” (Published by Mellen Press, New York, NY, and accepted for publication by Ed Pliegos and Scripta Humanística)

M.A. in Spanish Literature, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 1993

B.A. in Spanish Literature, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York, 1991

Awards

Upper Class Award, Hofstra University (1987-1991)

Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish Honor Society, Member and President at Hofstra and Villanova Universities (1990-1993)

Publications

TPR Storytelling: Español Years 1-3, Todd McKay (Editor), Sky Oaks Productions, Inc. California, 2000

“Campos de esta tierra” and “Oración de cumpleaños” (with translations), Poems, Whetstone, Fairmont, WV, 2000

El creacionismo de Gerardo Diego y Vicente Huidobro Mellen Press, New York, 2001

“La apreciación del humor, ironía y lectura en la teoría y en la práctica” Boletín de la Sociedad Internacional para el Estudio del Humor, Luso - Hispano, West Chester, PA 2002

“El elemento humorístico en la poesía de Gerardo Diego”. Revista Cultural El Relicario, Mayaguez, PR, 2004.

“Estrategias para enseñar español”. Universa Puerto Rico. Hato Rey, PR, 2004.

“Fusión metonímica y mística en tres cuentos de Miriam González”. Revista Cultural El Relicario

Mayaguez, PR, 2004.

“Mis experiencias Maristas” . Boletín APREM, Guaynabo, PR, 2004.

“El efecto de la lectura en el desarrollo de la escritura”. Revista Cultural El Relicario. Mayaguez, PR 2005.

“Estrategias para enseñar Español”. Entre libros y papeles. San Juan, PR 2006.

“Temas cristianos en la poesía española”. Revista Cultural El Relicario. Mayaguez, PR 2006.

“Apreciación de la cuentística infantil de Miriam González Hernández y sus Fábulas fabulosas”. Revista Icono. Aguadilla, PR 2006.

“Los Maristas en la Universidad de Puerto Rico”. Boletín APREM, Guaynabo, PR, 2006.

“Puerto Rico y México representados por Julia de Burgos y Frida Kahlo”. CSA Newsletter. New York, 2007.

“Julia de Burgos y Frida Kahlo: Vidas y obras comparadas”. Revista Cultural y Literaria El Relicario. Mayaguez, PR, 2007.

“Recuerdos del religioso, el académico y el deportista”. Boletín APREM. Guaynabo, PR, 2007.

La poesía creacionista de Gerardo Diego. Scripta Humanistica. Washington, D.C., 2007.

“Reunidos después de 20 años”. Boletín APREM. Guaynabo, PR, 2008.

“Celebramos desde año nuevo”. Boletín APREM, Guaynabo, PR, 2008.

“Doble celebración el Día de la Asunción”. Boletín APREM, Guaynabo, PR, 2008.

“Tradiciones de Navidad”. Boletín APREM, Guaynabo, PR, 2008.

“Reunidos en familia”. Boletín APREM, Guaynabo, PR, 2009.

“Temas marianos de interés”. Boletín APREM, Guaynabo, PR, 2009.

“Luis Palés Matos y Nicolás Guillén: Vidas y obras comparadas”. CSA Newsletter. New York, 2009.

“Carmen Martín Gaite y su entrevistador en El cuarto de atrás”. Carolina: Humanismo y Tecnología. Carolina, 2009.

“Reflexión sobre la vocación del laico Marista”. Boletín APREM. Guaynabo, PR, 2010.

Professional Presentations

“My experiences and undergraduate studies as bases for my graduate studies, dissertation, and career”, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York. May 1999

“Spanish Exchanges”, International Lecture Series, Fairmont State University. Fairmont, West Virginia, November 1999

“International Lecture Series”, Organizer and Presenter, Fairmont State University. Fairmont, West Virginia, Fall 1999 and Spring 2000

“FSU in Costa Rica”, Special Presentation, Fairmont State University, Fairmont, West Virginia. April 2000

Academic Experience

Pasco-Hernando State College, Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, Wesley Chapel, Florida (2016 to Present)

Instructor of Spanish

Taught Beginning Spanish I & II. Attended Faculty Development Workshops & Online Teaching Certification Course.

Saint Leo University, University Campus at Saint Leo, Florida (2021 to 2022)

Instructor of Linguistics

Taught Linguistics courses.

Kelly Educational Staffing, Tampa, Florida (2018 to 2020)

Substitute Teacher

Worked as a substitute teacher in Hillsborough County Public Schools (Middle & High; all subjects).

Inlingua Language School, Tampa, Florida

Instructor of Spanish (2016 to 2018)

Attended Faculty Development Workshops. Taught Spanish 1, 2, 3 & Advanced Spanish and Conversation.

Clayton State University. College of Arts & Sciences. Morrow, Georgia

Lecturer in Spanish (Fall 2015)

Taught Elementary Spanish I & II.

Ana G. Méndez University System. School of Professional Studies. Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Instructor of Spanish and Communications. (2007 to 2015)

Taught Business Spanish, Advanced Composition, Puerto Rican Literature, Effective Presentations, Reading, Writing and Oral Communication I & II, Basic Spanish I & II. Also taught Introduction to Spanish at the School of Technical Studies of the University of Turabo, and Psycolinguistic in the Teacher Certification Program.

Inter American University, College of Humanistic Studies, Río Piedras & Bayamon, Puerto Rico

Instructor of Spanish, Education and Humanistic Studies. (2005 to 2013)

Taught Basic Skills in Spanish as a Second Language, Intermediate Spanish as a Second Language, Composition for Non-Native Speakers, Literature and Communication: Narrative and Essay from Spain and Latin America, Literature and Communication: Poetry and Theater, World View Through Literature, Humanistic Studies, Spanish Literature I & II, Puerto Rican Literature, Oral Communications & Curriculum, Teaching and Assessment of Language Arts from 4th to 6th grade.

University of Puerto Rico, Department of Hispanic Studies, Río Piedras & Carolina, Puerto Rico

Instructor of Spanish (2005 to 2010)

Taught Spanish Literature courses: Literary Genres (Poetry and Essay from Spain and Latin America), Medieval and Golden Age Literature, Modern and Contemporary Literature & Language and Discourse (Essay and Short Story, Novel, Poetry and Theater from Spain and Latin America), Latin American Literature I & II.

National College of Business & Technology. Dept. of General Education. Río Grande, Puerto Rico

Instructor of Spanish and English (2006 to 2007)

Taught Basic Spanish I (Poetry and Essay from Spain and Latin America) and Basic English II (Short story), Business Spanish and Composition.

Caribbean University. Undergraduate and Graduate Programs. Carolina & Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

Instructor of Spanish and Education (2005 to 2006) Taught undergraduate courses of Basic Spanish, and graduate courses of Spanish Literature, Puerto Rican Literature, Writing and Reading, Children Literature, Educational Research, and advised students writing Master Thesis.

University of Phoenix, University College, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Associate Faculty (Fall 2004) Taught Spanish Composition classes.

Shenandoah University, College of Arts and Sciences, Winchester, Virginia

Assistant Professor of Spanish, Religion, and Study Skills (2001 to 2004)

Taught introductory, intermediate and advanced Spanish courses including Latin American Culture and Civilization, Latin American Literature and Art, a course on Religion in Latin America, Technical Medical Spanish course for science students, and a Study Skill course.

Fairmont State University, School of Language & Literature, Fairmont, West Virginia

Assistant Professor of Spanish and Coordinator of International Education (1999 to 2001)

Taught introductory and advanced Spanish courses, and an English as a Second Language course. Additional responsibilities included the organization of the activities for the International Education Program and the Costa Rican Association.

West Chester University, Department of Foreign Languages, West Chester, Pennsylvania

Instructor of Spanish (1997 to 1999)

Taught lessons on introductory, intermediate, and advanced Spanish courses. Organized activities in the language laboratory to complement classroom lecturers. Interviewed students to test their oral proficiency at all levels.

University of Pennsylvania, Department of Romance Languages, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lecturer in Spanish (1996 to 1998)

Taught intermediate Spanish courses. Tested students using the Oral Proficiency Interview. Tested and evaluated students using the Proficiency Exam designed by ACTFL.

Temple University, Center City Institute for Continuing Studies, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Instructor of Spanish (1996 to 1997)

Taught introductory Spanish courses to adults in a non-credit program.

St. Joseph’s University, Department of Modern Languages, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Adjunct Instructor of Spanish (1995 to 1996)

Taught first and second year Spanish courses, including laboratory sessions.

Temple University, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Teaching Assistant (1993 to 1995)

Taught lessons on introductory and advanced Spanish courses, including the Latin American Spring Semester.

Ursinus College, Department of Modern Languages, Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Lecturer of Spanish (Spring 1993)

Taught intermediate Spanish courses.

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Villanova University, Department of Modern Languages, Villanova, Pennsylvania

Part Time Instructor and Drill Instructor (1991 to 1993)

Taught lessons and drills in Introductory and Intermediate Spanish.

Professional Organizations

Marist Youth Groups

Marist Contact Program

Idente Students Association & Idente Missionaries

Hofstra and Villanova Universities Campus Ministry

Temple University Newman Center

Northeast Modern Language Association (NEMLA)

American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Advanced Placement Program of College Board & ETS

International Society for Luso-Hispanic Humor Studies

Faculty & Course Development in International Studies (FACDIS)

National Association of Foreign Students Advisors (NAFSA)

Hispanic Society of University Professors (HSUP)

Puerto Rico Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (PR TESOL)

Montagne Marist Fraternity

Opus Dei

Spanish Bible Reflection, St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

Brotherhood of the Lord of the Miracles

PAPERS READ

“Apreciación de la cuentística infantil de Miriam González”. Third International Conference of the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo, November 2006.

“Don Quijote de Miguel de Cervantes”. Workshop of Ana G. Méndez University System. Bayamón, Puerto Rico, August 2006.

“El efecto de la lectura en la escritura”. Conference of the Puerto Rican Association of Reading and Writing. San Juan, Puerto Rico, July 2005.

“Fusión metonímica-religiosa en tres cuentos de Miriam González”. Week of the Spanish Language. Caribbean University, Bayamón Campus, April 2005.

“Comunicación y redacción”. Workshop of University of Phoenix, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, July 2004.

“La ironía y el humor en la poesía de Carlos Trujillo y la tradición española”, International Society for Luso-Hispanic Humor Studies, Annual Conference. San Juan, Puerto Rico. November 2003

“La poesía de Gerardo Diego y la música”, NEMLA Annual Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, March 2003

“Las relaciones multiculturales en Como agua para chocolate”, NEMLA Annual Conference, Toronto, Canada, April 2002

Lecture on the Day of the Death (Religious Hispanic Tradition) at the Godson Chapel, Shenandoah University, November 2001.

“El destacado elemento humorístico en la poesía de Gerardo Diego”, International Society for Luso-Hispanic Humor Studies Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, September 2001

“Las innovaciones y las modalidades creacionistas de Gerardo Diego”, NEMLA Annual Conference, Hartford, Connecticut, April 2001

“La relevancia del elemento humorístico en Lazarillo de Tormes”, International Society for Luso-Hispanic Humor Studies, Annual, Conference. Montreal, Canada, September 2000

“El trágico triángulo amoroso en Como agua para chocolate”, AATSP Annual Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico, August 2000

“La poesía de Gerardo Diego y la sociedad española conservadora”, NEMLA Annual Conference, Buffalo, New York, April 2000

“Vicente Huidobro y la expansión del creacionismo”, NEMLA Annual Conference, Buffalo, New York, April 2000

“Approaches to teaching Federico García Lorca’s ‘Lament for Ignacio Sánchez Mejía”, Sophomore Literature Series, Fairmont State University, Fairmont, West Virginia, February 2000

“The Advantages of Studying Abroad”, France-Amerique Conference, Fairmont State University, Fairmont, West Virginia. September 1999

“The Importance of Humor in Lazarillo de Tormes”, NEMLA Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 1999“Las imágenes de Cristo en Víacrucis de Gerardo Diego y en Jesus Christ Superstar”, Conference on Foreign Film and Literature, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 1998“El humor en la poesía de Gerardo Diego”, International Society for Luso-Hispanic Humor Studies, Annual Conference, Sudbery, Canada, 1998

“La influencia del creacionismo en España”, NEMLA Annual Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, 1998

“La innovación y la tradición en el creacionismo de Gerardo Diego”, NEMLA Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1997

“Visión del más allá en ‘Llanto por Ignacio Sánchez Mejías’ y ‘Estancia en la muerte con Federico García Lorca’, Foreign Language Conference, Duquense University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1995

“El tema de Dios en la poesía de Juan Ramón Jiménez”, Graduate Students Conference, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1994

PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPATIONS:

Leader - Lighthouse (Faith Formation Program for High Schoolers) at St. Mark, the Evangelist Catholic Church, Tampa, Florida, January 2017 to Present.

Participant - Professional Development Workshop on Understanding African American English (AAE): A Framework for Course Development at Inlingua Language School, Tampa, Florida, September 2016.

Participant - Professional Development Workshop on Language Change in English at Inlingua Language School, Tampa, Florida, September 2016.

Participant - Professional Development Workshop at Inlingua Language School, Tampa, Florida, August 2016.

Participant - Symposium for Adjunct Faculty at Pasco Hernando State College, Wesley Chapel, Florida, August 2016, January 2017, August 2017, January 2018 & January 2019.

Participant - Spanish Bible Reflection at St. Mark, the Evangelist Catholic Church, Tampa, Florida, January 2016 to Present.

Participant – Workshops of the Ana G. Méndez University System, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, 2013-2015.

Participant – Workshops of the Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico 2012-2013.

Reader – Advanced Placement Spanish Reading, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 2009, 2010, 2011,2012, 2013 & 2014.

Reader – Advanced Placement Spanish Reading, Louisville, Kentucky, June 2008.

Chair - Session on Humor and Theater, ISLHHS Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico, November 2004

Chair - Session on Puerto Rican Women Writers of thee 20th and 21st Centuries, Third International Conference of the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo, November 2006.

Participant – Puerto Rico Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Convention, San Juan, Puerto Rico, November 2006.

Participant – Conference on the Teaching of Spanish in the 21st Century: Challenges and Recommenda-

tions, Bayamón, Puerto Rico, September 2006.

Participant – 4th Educational Conference of Ana G. Méndez University System, San Juan, Puerto Rico, August 2006.

Participant – Presentation on Evaluation and Assessment, Río Grande, Puerto Rico, August 2006

Participant - Northeast Conference for the Teaching of Foreign Language, Washington, D.C. April 2003

Participant - Shenandoah University Mission Trip, Pachuca, Mexico, March 2002

Chair - Round table on Study Abroad for Foreign Language Proficiency, NEMLA Conference. Hartford, Connecticut, April 2001

Reader - Advanced Placement Spanish Reading, Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, June 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007.

Reader - Kestrel Poetry Reading, Fairmont State University, Fairmont, West Virginia, April 2000

Representative - Costa Rica Trip, University of Costa Rica and FSU Site, San José and Cahuita, Costa Rica, March 2000

Participant - FACDIS Conference, Morgantown, West Virginia, November 1999

Participant - Foreign Language Workshop, West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania, October 1999

Participant - Conference on Foreign Languages and Literatures, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio, October 1999

Participant - Sign of the Times Workshop, Fairmont State University, Fairmont, West Virginia, October 1999

Participant - Conference on Foreign Films, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, September 1999

Reader - Advanced Placement Spanish Reading, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, June 1999

Collaborator - Foreign Language Workshop, West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania, October 1998

Moderator - Fourth Annual Graduate Romantic Association Colloquium, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 1998

Moderator - Mini-Symposium in Sociolinguistics, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 1998

Computer Skills:

Windows, Office, Power Point, Internet, etc.

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