Spring 2025

Section 4094 of EMLS20
Research Writing for Multilingual Students -- : Jan 14 - May 16 2025
This class will meet in person on the day and time listed. Remaining content will be delivered asynchronously in Canvas. This section is linked to EMLS 300GR, section 4118. Students will be automatically enrolled in both sections. Your instructor will provide more details.

Section 4118 of EMLS300GR
College-Level Grammar Review for Multilingual Students -- : Jan 13 - May 16 2025
This section is linked with EMLS 20, section 4094. Students will automatically be enrolled in both sections.

Fall 2024

Section 0497 of EMLS300GR
College-Level Grammar Review for Multilingual Students -- : Aug 19 - Dec 13 2024
This section is linked with EMLS 20, section 1148. Students will automatically be enrolled in both sections.

Section 0776 of EMLS10
College Composition for Multilingual Students -- : Aug 19 - Oct 20 2024
This is a 9-week intensive course. The class will meet on the day and time listed. Remaining content will be delivered asynchronously in Canvas.

Section 1148 of EMLS20
Research Writing for Multilingual Students -- : Aug 21 - Dec 13 2024
This class will meet on Zoom on the day and time listed. Remaining content will be delivered asynchronously in Canvas. This section is linked to EMLS 300GR, section 0497. Students will be automatically enrolled in both sections.

Section 3055 of EMLS770
Supplemental Instruction: EMLS -- : Aug 19 - Dec 14 2024
This is FREE online tutoring (on Zoom) for multilingual students. To book an appointment and access tutoring, use this link: https://canvas.santarosa.edu/courses/75446/external_tools/39337?display=borderless. To see the tutoring schedule, visit emls.santarosa.edu. Questions? Call the EMLS Department at (707) 527-4382.

No office hours

Doctorate in Education

University of San Francisco, CA

International and Multicultural Education

Emphasis in Second Language Acquisition

 

Master of Arts 

Grand Canyon University, AZ

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

 

Master of Science 

Dominican University, CA

Education with an Emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction

 

Single Subject Credential

Dominican University, CA

English Language Arts with Crosscultural, Language, & Academic Development (CLAD) Emphasis

 

Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature

Sonoma State University, CA

Secondary Education Emphasis, Graduated Cum Laude and With Distinction

 

Associate of Arts Degree in English

Santa Rosa Junior College, CA

High Honors and Dean’s List

 

Proud Santa Rosa Junior College and Puente Program Alum!

 

 

Work and Consulting Experience

 

Santa Rosa Junior College Faculty Since 2014

University of San Francisco Faculty Since 2013

Healdsburg High School 2004-2014

Migrant Education 2003-2016

 

 

 

Presentations and Publications

Presentations

  • Community of Practice Facilitator (Santa Rosa Junior College)

  • Professional Development Activity Day Presenter (Santa Rosa Junior College)

  • Career Pathways Series: California Community Colleges (USF)

  • Humanizing ESL Instruction (CATESOL)

  • Latinx Bienvenida (Santa Rosa Junior College)

  • Demystifying Community College Careers Panel (USF)

  • Google Apps for Educators (CATESOL)

  • Quizlet in the Classroom (CATESOL)


Research

  • Mexican American Women: Testimonios of Academic Success Beyond the Baccalaureate Degree

  • Mexican American Males in Higher Education: A Qualitative Study

  • Research in Second Language Acquisition: The Use of Sequence Transition Words in a High School English Language Development Class

  • Student Motivation in High School

  • Second Language Acquisition Theory: A Literature Review

  • Literacy Practices in an English as a Second Language Discourse Community in Sonoma County
  • Best Practices in Higher Education: Classroom Assessment Techniques (CAT)