2008 - Present | Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Halmos College of Arts and Sciences - Department of Humanities and Politics | |
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2002 - 2008 | Assistant Professor, Grand Valley State University ‐ Department of Modern Languages & Literatures | |
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2001 - 2002 | Teaching Assistant, University of Miami ‐ department of Foreign Languages & Literatures | |
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1998 - 2000 | Instructor, Barry University ‐ Department of Histroy and Political Science | |
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1997 - 2000 | Part-time Spanish Instructor, University of Miami ‐ School of Continuing Studies | |
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1993 - 1997 | Teaching Assistant, University of Miami ‐ department of Foreign Languages & Literatures | |
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1991 - 1993 | Teaching Assistant, University of Miami ‐ Department of History | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Professional Service and Affiliations
2020 - Present | Coordinator, Modern Languages and International Studies, Nova Southeastern University | 2013 - Present | Editorial Board Member, Anthuriam: A Caribbean Studies Journal | 2011 - Present | Referee Board Member, L'Erudit franco-espagnol (LEF-E): An electronic Journal of French and Hispanic Literatures | 2010 - Present | Peer Reviewer, Hispania: A Journal Devoted to the Teaching of Spanish and Portuguese | 2003 - Present | Book Reviewer, Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries | Present | Editorial Board Member, Anthuriam: A Caribbean Studies Journal | Present | Book Reviewer, Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries | Present | Peer Reviewer, Hispania: A Journal Devoted to the Teaching of Spanish and Portuguese | Present | Peer Reviewer, L’Érudit franco-espagnol (LEF-E): An Electronic Journal of French and Hispanic Literatures | 2021 | DHP Representative, General Education Task Force, Nova Southeastern University | 2021 | Member, Hiring Committee, Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts, Nova Southeastern University | 2019 | Faculty Advisor, Alpha Mu Gamma, Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter, Nova Southeastern University | 2019 | Faculty Advisor, Spanish Club | 2018 | Online Reader, College Board AP Spanish Language & Culture | 1999 - 1999 | Proofreader, Advertising Department, Windmere Corporation | 1989 | Editorial Assistant, Industry Publishers | Member, Asociacion Hispanica de Humanidades (AHH) | Member, Feministas Unidas | Member, The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) | Member, The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) |
Honors and Awards
- (2007) Speaker at "Last Lecture", invited by Student Senate, Grand Valley State University
- (2002) Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
- (2001) Foreign Language Fellow, Hecht Residential College, University of Miami
- (1991) Outstanding Graduate Award, Berry University
- (1991) President's Writing Award, First Place, Barry University
- (1990) Pi Gamma Mu, International Honor Society in Social Science, Barry University
- (1990) Phi Alpha Theta, International Honor Society in History, Barry University
Courses
- SPAN 3750: Latin American Culture
- SPAN 3740: Spanish Culture
- SPAN 3400: Spanish for Legal Professions
- SPAN 3200: Business Spanish
- SPAN 3240: Introduction to Spanish Literature
- SPAN 3250: Introduction to Latin American Literature
2002 | Ph.D., Spanish, University of Miami | |
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1993 | M.A., History, University of Miami | |
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1991 | B.A., History, Barry University | |
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Contact Information
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