Summer 2023

Section 9741 of ESL713CP
Beginning-Low Non-Credit ESL Conversation/Pronunciation -- : Jun 12 - Aug 02 2023
This class meets on Zoom during the times listed.

Spring 2023

Section 4877 of ESL100
College Reading and Writing for ESL Students -- : Jan 23 - May 19 2023
This section meets in person on Mondays. Students are also expected to complete independent classwork and homework online. More details will be provided by the instructor. This section is linked with ESL 300GR, section 5142. Students will automatically be enrolled in both sections.

Section 5027 of ESL300GR
English as a Second Language College Level Grammar Review -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
This section is linked with ESL 100, section 7114. Students will automatically be enrolled in both sections.

Section 5142 of ESL300GR
English as a Second Language College Level Grammar Review -- : Jan 23 - May 19 2023
This section is linked with ESL 100, section 4877. Students will automatically be enrolled in both sections.

Section 5329 of ESL332
ESL for Desktop and Cloud Applications -- : Jan 28 - Apr 29 2023
Mandatory Zoom meetings: Zoom meetings will take place for each class session during the days/time(s) listed. Students are expected to meet on Zoom for the duration of the live session. More details will be provided by the instructor. This is a combo class with ESL732,section 7524.

Section 6409 of ESL10
ESL College Composition -- : Jan 18 - May 17 2023
This class will meet in person on Mondays and on Zoom on Wednesdays. In addition to Zoom, students will be expected to complete independent classwork and homework. More details will be provided by the instructor. All students are welcome to enroll in this class; and this section will have extra support from the Lanzamientoinitiative.

Section 7114 of ESL100
College Reading and Writing for ESL Students -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
This section is linked with ESL 300GR, section 5027. No required Zoom meetings; this is an asynchronous class. Optional Zoom session will be held weekly for students who are available. Students will be expected to complete independent classwork and homework. More details will be provided by the instructor.

Section 7524 of ESL732
ESL for Computer Studies -- : Jan 28 - Apr 29 2023
Zoom meetings will take place for each class session during the days/time(s) listed. Students are expected to meet on Zoom for the duration of the live session. More details will be provided by the instructor. This is a combo class with ESL332, section 5329.

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)