119S Sutherland Building
Abington, PA 19001
Biography
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
M.Ed. (Master of Education) Eastern University, St. David, PA 2001
Major: Multicultural Education
Minor: ESL & Teacher Education
B.A., (Bachelor of Arts) Rutgers University, Camden, NJ 1998
Major: Educational Psychology & TESOL
A.S., (Associates Degree – B.A.) Harcum Junior College, Bryn Mawr, PA 1982
Major: Business Administration
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
State of Pennsylvania (PA) Certifications: 1998
- Major: Elementary & Secondary Content Education (K-12)
- Minor: Foreign Language Studies – Spanish
- Minor: English as a Second Language (E.S.L.)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
- American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
- National Association of Bilingual Educators (NABE)
- Center for Adult English Language Acquisition (CAELA)
- The National Center of Family Literacy (NCFL)
- Mayor’s Commission of Literacy in Philadelphia (MCOL)
- Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC)
TEACHING INTERESTS AND COURSES TAUGHT
I have a multi-disciplinary background as a Spanish and English as a Second Language (ESL) Instructor/Lecturer. I am a native speaker of Spanish. I see the increase in global connectivity as the most important motivation to language acquisition (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Culture). I am excited about the role that technology can play in heightening these connections. My goal as a Spanish & English as a Second Language (ESL) educator is to create a learning environment that exudes joy, enthusiasm and inspires students to have a lifelong love of languages.
Spanish:
- Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III (Beginners and Intermediate Levels)
- Spanish Honors
- Spanish 10 & Spanish 20
- Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
English ESL:
- English 004 – Basic Writing (Academic Integration Courses – AIC/ESL)
- English 015 – Rhetoric and Composition
- CAS 126 – Developmental Listening
- LL ED 10 – College Reading Improvement II
- Integrated Advanced Writing and Reading for Non-native Speakers
- Intensive English Language Program (I.E.L.P.)
- Summer Bridge Programs – Reading & Writing
Continuing Education:
- Spanish for Healthcare Professionals – ARIA Healthcare Systems
- English ESL - VESL - Vocational Nursing Assistant Program
HONORS, RECOGNITIONS, AWARDS
Award of Individual Service – PSU Abington Spring 2015
Alternative Spring Break in Washington, DC
Nominated for Outstanding Teaching Award – PSU Abington Spring 2014
SELECTED INVOLVEMENT IN CAMPUS SERVICE/ORGANIZATIONS
2015 - 2017 Committee Member, Matriculation Committee, PSU Faculty Senate
2013 - 2016 Divisional Council Representative, World Languages, PSU Abington, Arts & Humanities
2014 - 2015 Chair, Faculty Advising Committee, PSU Abington Faculty Senate