Teaching
universityBBED 407 Methods in Bilingual/Bicultural Education Teaching methods course in bilingualism theory, best practices, and advocacy issues in bilingual/bicultural education. Taught in English. SPAN 310 Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers A course for students who grew up speaking Spanish in the home or in immersion programs; focus is on developing Spanish written conventions and an understanding of sociolinguistic considerations of speaking Spanish in the US. Taught in Spanish. SPAN 395 Spanish Linguistics An introduction to Hispanic Linguistics survey course, covering phonology/phonetics, syntax & morphology, history of the Spanish language, and sociolinguistic variation. Taught in Spanish. SPAN 450 Bilingualism in the Spanish-speaking world An advanced course in bilingual language acquisition, language contact, and education for bilinguals. Taught in Spanish. SPAN 301 Composition and Conversation A course for non-native speakers of Spanish to develop speaking and writing fluency. Taught in Spanish. I also teach first-year and second-year Spanish courses. |
K-12I taught 4th grade and 2nd grade in bilingual elementary schools in Colorado before doing my doctorate in Hispanic Linguistics.
Professional K-12 Teaching Licenses: Minnesota Colorado New Mexico |