About Christy V.
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Instructor of Intermediate Spanish Conversation
Aug, 2016 - PresentUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Created original lesson plans to foster speaking and comprehension skills about specialized topics.
Instructor of Introduction to Spanish Grammar
Aug, 2015 - May, 2016University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Taught third semester Spanish: Introductory to Spanish grammar. Led interactive class activities to practice grammar concepts. Facilitated class discussion, moderated online discussion boards, assessed student compositions, and graded final and midterm exams. Also provided one-to-one grammar explanations to students during office hours.
Instructor of Introductory Conversational Spanish
Aug, 2014 - May, 2015University of Illinois
Taught 3 sections of introductory conversational Spanish. Led conversation activities that helped solidify the students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. Also moderated online discussion boards, assessed student compositions, and graded final and midterm exams.
Private Spanish Instructor
Jan, 2011 - PresentSelf-Employed
Gives one-on-one and small group Spanish lessons to students ages 8 to adults, from beginners to advanced learners. Some classes are unstructured, focusing on conversation practice. Other classes are structured around a theme with a grammar concept and corresponding vocabulary. Also tutors high school students and college students from beginners to advanced.
English Language and Culture Classroom Assistant
Oct, 2010 - May, 2011Estepa Language Academy, Spain
Worked in Spain, leading weekly classes for adult students learning English as a foreign language. Worked with students ages 14-65. Created and led conversation, vocabulary, and review activities appropriate to students' levels.
English as a Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
Oct, 2009 - May, 2010Junior High la Llitera, Spain
Worked as a language and culture assistant in Spain. Led weekly English classes to improve speaking, reading, and listening comprehension.
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
Jan, 2008 - May, 2008Center for International Educational Exchange
Led a Spanish class for two adult students with an advanced Spanish level.
Spanish Teaching Assistant
Aug, 2007 - Dec, 2007Illinois Wesleyan University
Led weekly conversation groups for students in 100-level Spanish classes, helped with homework, and proofread compositions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Minors in Spanish and Psychology
Aug, 2005 - May, 2009Illinois Wesleyan University
PhD in Spanish Literature and Culture
Aug, 2015University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master of Arts in Spanish Literature and Culture
Aug, 2013 - May, 2015University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Spanish
Jan, 2008 - May, 2008Universidad de Sevilla
Awards
Thomas J. Watson Scholarship
Mar, 2005IBM
Summer Research Fellowship
Jun, 2017University of Illinois
Summer Research Fellowship
Jun, 2016University of Illinois Spanish Department
University Graduate Fellowship
May, 2013University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Illinois Wesleyan University Alumni Scholarship
May, 2009Illinois Wesleyan University
Affiliations
Alpha Phi Omega
Sep, 2006Alpha Phi Omega is a national coeducational service organization founded on the principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service. It provides its members the opportunity to develop leadership skills as they volunteer on their campus, in their community, to the nation, and to the organization. With more than 400,000 members on over 375 campuses, Alpha Phi Omega continues to provide more service on more campuses than any other collegiate service organization.
Sigma Alpha Iota (ΣΑΙ)
Oct, 2006Sigma Alpha Iota is a professional International Music Fraternity for women. Formed to uphold the highest standards of music and to further the development of music in America and throughout the world, it continues to provide musical and educational resources to its members and the general public.Sigma Alpha Iota operates its own national philanthropy, Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc.
Languages
Portuguese
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Spanish
Native Proficiency
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